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Jesse Whittock
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RTL Hungary CEO exiting post
RTL Group’s long-serving Hungarian chief executive Dirk Gerkens is leaving his post, with Andreas Rudas…
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Netflix secures Optus streaming pact
Ahead of its launch in Australia this month, Netflix has secured a carriage agreement with…
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TF1’s Dropped in helicopter crash tragedy
Ten people have died, including staff from Adventure Line Productions, after a pair of helicopters…
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HBO launches SVOD Netflix rival
HBO has unveiled HBO Now, its OTT subscription on-demand service that will allow consumers access…
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AMC hands Walking Dead spin-off global run
AMC Global has acquired the spin-off of zombie drama The Walking Dead, which has received…
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DRG’s Bride settles in China
UK-based distributor DRG has placed five formats with various Chinese producers, broadcasters and on-demand services….
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Simpsons co-creator Simon dies at 59
Sam Simon, co-creator of Fox’s hit The Simpsons, has passed away aged 59. The award-winning…
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Boelhouwer to exit Endemol Shine formats unit
Iris Boelhouwer will exit Endemol Shine Group, as the company merges its creative networks units…
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Netflix eyes Italy, Spain launches
Netflix will launch in Italy later this year, according to TBI sources, while a local report…
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Fuse slate broadens as NUVOtv merger nears
US cable channel Fuse is expanding its slate ahead of absorbing sister net NUVOtv later…
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Porseryd exits as Endemol Shine Nordics arises
Endemol Shine Group has revealed the shape of its Nordics business, with Gary Carter overseeing…
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MTG ups Mejlhede Andersen to exec board
Jakob Mejlhede Andersen has promoted to European broadcaster MTG’s executive management team. Formerly known just…
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Core’s Graboff resurfaces at Discovery
Ex-Core Media Group president Marc Graboff has joined pay TV giant Discovery Communications. Graboff (pictured…
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Netflix tames Beasts of No Nation with $12m
Streaming service Netflix has paid big bucks to debut Beasts of No Nation, a feature…
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NBC commissions Israeli gameshow
US broadcast network NBC has tapped Armoza Formats for a local version of entertainment show…
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Tony Hall reveals BBC Studios
BBC director general Tony Hall has revealed the name and further details of the UK…
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Sales arm shapes up at Endemol Shine
The merged global sales unit of Endemol Shine Group will be called Endemol Shine International….
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RTÉ calls for format pitches
Irish pubcaster RTÉ has called on local producers to submit programme ideas for its upcoming…
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SBS, Stan partner for Tim Kring’s Dig
SBS and Stan have joined forces to acquire broadcast and subscription on-demand rights to Tim…
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ITV confirms Talpa takeover talks
UK broadcaster ITV has confirmed a British report that it is advanced stage talks to…
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Chello deal drives AMC revenue
US-based broadcaster AMC has attributed a rise in its international revenues to its 2014 acquisition…
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Creative chief for revived Chrysalis
Chris Wright and Mick Pilsworth (pictured) have hired a creative director to over drama for…
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Channel 4, PBS plan more Indian Summers
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a second season of period drama Indian Summers. The…
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MTV takes unscripted pilots to series
MTV has greenlit a pair of pilots, Girl Code Live and Greatest Party Story Ever,…
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Watchdog okays Seven, Foxtel SVOD JV
Australian media regulators have given Seven Network the greenlight to acquire half of new streaming…
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Buyers Briefing: Jules Borkent, Nickelodeon
Name: Jules Borkent Title: senior VP, global acquisitions and international programming, Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media…
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Nickelodeon launches preschool SVOD service
Nickelodeon is set to launch Noggin, a new subscription video-on-demand service next month aimed at…
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Aereo assets fetch under $2m
The assets of OTT TV service Aereo have been sold to three buyers for a…
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Netflix detects Danger Mouse, Gadget
Netflix has acquired exclusive rights to a pair of classic kids TV series being rebooted…
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Featherstone’s Kudos replacements named
Diederick Santer and Dan Isaacs are jointly replacing Jane Featherstone at the top of Endemol…