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Disney+ to exceed 100 million subs by 2025
Forthcoming streamer Disney+ is expected to have secured more than 100 million subscribers by 2025,…
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BBC’s iPlayer heads to Sky as part of content, tech deal
The BBC in the UK has struck a deal that covers content and technology with…
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Zig Zag appoints Ronnie Krensel to head up US operation
UK-based Zig Zag Productions has appointed executive producer and showrunner Ronnie Krensel to lead its…
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News round-up: BBC extends ‘Mallorca Files’; Beta, ZDF JV preps drama duo; ‘Dance Revolution’ lands in Poland
BBC returns to Mallorca Files The BBC has extended its big budget daytime drama The…
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Globo unveils restructure and management rejig as part of digital focus
Brazilian media giant Globo has unveiled a restructure that will see the company re-organising its…
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Exclusive: Sony, All3 eye Red Arrow Studios as sales process heats up
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and All3Media are understood to be among leading suitors for Red…
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Banijay merges Italian prodcos DryMedia and Magnolia into single entity
Banijay Group is merging its Italian production businesses DryMedia and Magnolia into a single entity….
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LGBTQ inclusion on US broadcast networks at ‘record-high’, says GLAAD
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) character inclusion on US broadcast network scripted shows…
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News round up: SBS buys Silverlining doc; BBC extends ‘Gone Fishing’; Hulu adds ‘Hardy Boys’
SBS visits Silverlining’s Mega Resort Australian broadcaster SBS has picked up a 90-minute special from…
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Citizen Pictures poaches Dorsey exec for development
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives producer Citizen Pictures has appointed Dorsey Pictures exec Katie Alvord to…
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Electric Entertainment raises $60m credit facility to fuel production, rights growth
LA-based producer and distributor Electric Entertainment has secured a $60m credit facility to fund its…
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Amazon takes ITV’s ‘Love Island’ to France, orders drama from ‘Narcos’ prodco
Amazon Prime has unveiled four new French shows including a local reboot of ITV reality…
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Fred Media appoints former TCB, Cineflix exec for pre-sales and acquisitions
Australian distributor Fred Media has appointed former TCB Media MD Kate Lewellyn-Jones as a strategic…
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Endemol Shine closes China office, William Tan to depart
Endemol Shine Group (ESG) is closing its office in China following a review of the…
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Ample Entertainment names creative director, adds exec producer
LA-based producer Ample Entertainment has promoted Sam Lang to become its creative director and appointed…
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Deals round-up: Kew takes Dan Reed’s ‘Superbug’; Sundance Now bags Banijay dramas; TCB deals down under
Kew claims Dan Reed’s Superbug Kew Media Distribution has secured international rights to forthcoming documentary…
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UK parliament calls for high-end tax relief reform, terms of trade review
The UK’s high-end tax relief for drama should be reformed and producers’ Terms of Trade…
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Julie Bristow steps down at Kew Media-owned Bristow Global Media
Julie Bristow, president and CEO of Bristow Global Media (BGM), is leaving the Kew Media…
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Exclusive: RMC Découverte expands ‘Record-Breaking’ series with Pernel
RMC Découverte in France has ordered a factual documentary that explores some of the most…
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Vice Media names Studios president, COO as Refinery29 co-founders step down
Vice Media has appointed a president for its Studios division and promoted one of its…
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Young Audiences Content Fund reveals first recipients from $75m scheme
The UK’s Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF) has revealed the first recipients to benefit from…
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News round-up: Prosieben, SBS get ‘Blinded’ by All3; FilmRise renews ‘Forensic Files’ deal; FX extends ‘Mayans MC’
ProSieben, SBS first to get Blinded from All3 Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 and SBS in Australia are…
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Propagate secures global sales rights to Showtime factual package
A+E Networks-backed producer and distributor Propagate has struck a deal to sell an array of…
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See-Saw Films launches prodco with ‘Lion’ director Garth Davis
Top Of The Lake producer See-Saw Films is expanding its partnership with Australian director Garth…
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BBC Studios, Oxford Scientific Films, EOS explore China with CITVC co-production
China International Television Corporation (CITVC) is working with BBC Studios, EOS Films and ITV Studios-backed…
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Antenna Group extends far-reaching joint venture with Vice
CEE-focused broadcaster Antenna Group has extended its joint venture with Vice Media through 2024 and…
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NBCUniversal explores making streamer Peacock free for all
NBCUniversal is planning to give the ad-supported version of OTT TV service Peacock away…
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News round-up: USA axes ‘Suits’ spin-off; Alfred Haber moves into ‘Shallow Grave’; NBC cancels ‘The InBetween’
USA axes Suits spin-off Pearson USA Network has brought the curtain down on Pearson, the…
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Sky extends Mark Strong drama ‘Temple’ into second season
European pay TV operator Sky has ordered a second season of its Mark Strong-starring drama…
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DR opens ‘Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds’ in Denmark
Danish pubcaster DR has ordered a local version of a UK format that sees senior…