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Jesse Whittock
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Vice confirms 50+ channel launches
Vice Media’s programming has found distribution in 44 new territories, making a major step forwards…
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DOJ clear DreamWorks deal
NBCUniversal’s US$3.8 billion deal for DreamWorks Animation has gained regulatory clearance from the US Department…
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CBC, Netflix co-order Atwood miniseries
Canadian pubcaster the CBC and global streamer Netflix have co-commissioned a six-part miniseries based on…
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eSporting chance
The biggest programme genre of future might come from an unusual source. Jesse Whittock speaks…
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CBS names SVOD content chief, studio dev chief
US subscription on-demand platform CBS All Access is set to ramp up programming activity after…
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Verizon-Hearst platform orders scripted satire
Verizon Hearst Media Partners, a joint venture that operates a suit of multiplatform channels, has…
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New Noddy set for NBCU cable channel
US cable network Sprout will debut a new Noddy animated series this autumn. Following a…
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AMC creates eSports SVOD network
AMC Networks International Iberia and gamer culture MCN Machinima have created an SVOD network dedicated…
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In-demand charts: Czech Republic (12-18 June 2016)
Ahead of the Brexit vote in the UK, which could lead to the biggest change…
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Redstone fury at Viacom paying Dauman costs
The parent company of Viacom has reacted furiously after the media giant revealed it would…
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ZEE expands US presence with Dish deal
Indian media giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises has expanded its reach in the US through a…
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Australia to find its Ninja Warrior
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine Network has commissioned a local version of hit Japanese strongman format…
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Dauman axed from Viacom board
Viacom’s chief executive, Philippe Dauman, is one of five directors axed from the media giant’s…
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Discop Istanbul 2017 cancelled
Discop Istanbul will not take place next year amid security fears. The market has taken…
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Netflix reveals most re-watched original
Orange is the New Black is the most re-watched original series on streaming giant Netflix….
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BBC One, Take That line up Voice replacement
UK broadcaster BBC One has revealed a Saturday night talent format that will replace ITV-bound…
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NBC poaches Fox exec to fill drama post
US broadcaster NBC has poached 20th Century Fox Television’s Lisa Katz to fill the role…
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BBC Studios names factual chief
UK pubcaster the BBC has gone in-house to appoint its first director of factual for…
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Freston wades into Viacom boardroom drama
Former Viacom CEO Tom Freston has attacked Philippe Dauman, claiming his successor is the wrong…
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Oerlemans back in Euro TV with indie investment
Reinout Oerlemans has acquired a 50% stake in new Belgian producer Lecter Media, marking his…
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SVOD ‘driving longer-form video viewing’
New stats show viewers of subscription VOD programming spend most of their time on long-form…
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Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to HBO
US premium cable channel HBO is bringing Larry David and his comedy Curb Your Enthusiam…
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MTV reality chief exits
Long-serving MTV head of reality programming Lauren Dolgen is leaving the Viacom youth-skewed channel. Dolgen…
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Networks get Freightened, Dream the Future
Various international broadcasters have acquired Freightened and Dream the Future, which are the first factual…
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NBC Entertainment gives bigger role to Cheeks
NBC Entertainment has promoted George Cheeks to president, business affairs and late night programming. Cheeks…
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Gervais’ Office spin-off set for Netflix
Netflix is set to take Ricky Gervais’ new movie to global SVOD audiences. Speaking on…
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Schwartz, Dekel to aid UYoung with int’l launch
Kids TV veterans Sander Schwartz and Elie Dekel are to help Chinese media group UYoung…
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CuriosityStream joins $3.6m 4K doc
Factual-focused SVOD service CuriosityStream has prebought a US$3.6 million blue-chip documentary series from France. The…
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BBC Three investigates LGBT hate crimes
Online UK broadcaster BBC Three is lining up a 3x50mins doc series investigating hate crimes…
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Dr. Oz creates OTT service JungoTV
Dr. Mehmet Oz has created an international OTT service that will offer language-specific video content…