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BBC in Israeli drama remake first
UK pubcaster BBC One is working on an adaptation of Israeli scripted format The A…
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Netflix confirms Oz, NZ launches
Netflix has confirmed its long-expected move into the Australasian market, and will launch a streaming…
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Huge cuts confirmed at ABC, SBS
Australian pubcasters the ABC and SBS face budget cuts of a combined A$308 million (US$265.9…
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eOne aims to double size as profits grow
Entertainment One has outlined a plan to double its size in the next five years,…
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Walker to take ITVSGE COO post
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has named its finance and operations director Duncan Walker as its…
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CBC poaches Proper Rights VP for acquisitions
Canadian pubcaster the CBC has poached Jenna Bourdeau from local indie distributor Proper Rights. Bourdeau…
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Red Arrow International co-MD exiting
Irina Ignatiew-Lemke will exit her post as co-managing director of Red Arrow International, with Henrik…
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Abrams’ Westworld remake gets HBO order
US premium cabler HBO has confirmed a 10-episode order for a remake of 1970s sci-fi…
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Vevo begins CEO search as Caraeff exits
Online music channel operator Vevo is searching for a new CEO following the announcement current…
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Sony targets $11bn sales by 2018
Sony Corp. plans to use its growing television business to spearhead a revival in its…
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TV4 owner Bonnier appoints M&A chief
The parent of Swedish commercial broadcaster TV4, Bonnier, has appointed a head of corporate development…
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TV4 owner Bonnier appoints M&A chief
The parent of Swedish commercial broadcaster TV4, Bonnier, has appointed a head of corporate development…
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Benbow named acting BBC Children’s boss
Kay Benbow has been named acting director of BBC Children’s. The CBeebies controller will take…
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CBS scores FIC Sweden deal
Fox International Channels Sweden has scored a multi-year programming agreement with the distribution arm of…
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CBS closes door on Millers
US broadcaster CBS has cancelled its multi-cam sitcom The Millers. The show, currently in its…
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SoftBank launches OTT service
Japanese internet giant SoftBank has launched an OTT pay service for Japan’s smartphone and tablet…
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Beyond revenues down 13%
Australia’s Beyond International saw revenues and profits fall in its full year results to June…
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Gazzolo bags VIMN Americas top job
Viacom International Media Networks’ COO Pierluigi Gazzolo has been named president of the US media…
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Virgin territory for Shomi
Canadian on-demand service Shomi has acquired exclusive local SVOD rights to The CW’s Hispanic US-themed…
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Gold originals on UKTV’s £125m list
Five original scripted series for thematic UK network Gold will make up part of multichannel…
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Channel 4’s Gardiner enters Playground
Channel 4’s commissioning editor, drama Sophie Gardiner has joined Playground Television, the TV arm of…
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BSkyB rebrands as Euro merger completes
BSkyB has completed the takeovers of its European pay TV cousins, and subsequently rebranded its…
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DreamWorks plots Hasbro merger, Hearst JV
DreamWorks Animation is close to creating a kids and family entertainment giant through a merger…
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Netflix confirms British Crown original
Netflix has confirmed the widely-expected announcement of its first UK original, British royal family drama…
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Mutimer replaces Macallister at Zodiak Rights
Tim Mutimer has replaced Steve Macallister as CEO of Zodiak Media’s sales arm, Zodiak Rights….
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Sky slams ITV over retrans calls
BSkyB has slammed UK commercial broadcaster ITV for allegedly failing to provide “concrete details” about…
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Company Pics founder forges All3-backed indie
Company Pictures co-founder George Faber has launched a drama indie with financial backing from UK-based…
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Debut docu-show for Amazon
Amazon Prime Instant Video’s latest pilot season includes the SVOD service’s first docu-series pilot. The…
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Jane Street hires ex-Boundless exec Davies
US producer Jane Street Entertainment has hired UK-based executive Gemma Davies to become its VP…
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Ravn exits in Discovery restructure
Discovery Communication’s Nordic president, Henrik Ravn, is exiting as part of a restructure in Europe….