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Stewart Clarke
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NATPE and Realscreen join forces
The organisers of the events said they “are doing everything possible to make it convenient…
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Endemol boss Calmels resigns
Virginie Calmels has resigned as boss of Endemol France. Calmels was CEO, Endemol France, and…
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Hell on Wheels gets on board Cineflix’s Copper
Nomadic Pictures, the Canadian producer that makes hit western Hell on Wheels, has come on…
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DHX cuts Chinese SVOD channel deal
Canadian producer DHX has inked a deal for a Chinese subscription video-on-demand channel. DHX inked…
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Oprah’s Lance interview delivers high ratings
Oprah Winfrey’s interview of disgraced cyclist was the second most-watched show ever on her cable…
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Microsoft’s Halo show launching internationally
Content Television is launching Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a live-action drama based on the…
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Peter Chernin invests in Indian animation firm
The Asian division of Peter Chernin’s company has taken a stake in an Indian animation…
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Management shake-up at French kids company PGS
France-based kids distributor PGS Entertainment has reshuffled its management team and appointed a CFO. Guy…
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Healey to run Warner Bros.’ Shed Media U.S.
Warner Bros.-owned Shed Media has hired Pamela Healey as general manager of its US operation….
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BBC Worldwide poaches FremantleMedia boss
BBC worldwide has hired Jon Penn as managing director of its Australasian operation. Penn is…
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Netflix trumps LoveFilm on TV series, but loses out on movies
New research comparing the number of TV series and movies on Netflix and Lovefilm reveals…
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Palm Plus becomes Zodiak Nederland
Dutch production company Palm Plus has been rebranded Zodiak Nederland. The Zodiak Media-owned producer makes…
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TF1 launches synchronised second screen service
French commercial broadcaster TF1 is to launch a synchronised companion screen service, kicking off with…
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French supermarket Leclerc launches pay TV service
French hypermarket chain Leclerc has teamed up with TF1 Distribution to launch Réglo TV, a…
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Sky Vision hires Karen Wise
Sky Vision, the distribution arm of UK pay TV operator BSkyB, has hired Karen Wise…
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NATPE Hot Pick: Miracle Rising: South Africa
Miracle Rising: South Africa is a two-hour documentary produced by Combined Artists for A+E-owned channel…
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HBO Europe’s burning ambition
HBO Europe started making original shows six years ago, but its upcoming miniseries Burning Bush…
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Taco Ketelaar leaving Warner Bros.’ Blazhoffski
Taco Ketelaar, CEO of Blazhoffski, is leaving the company. Ketelaar’s responsibilities will be assumed by…
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Oprah’s Lance Armstrong interview becomes a two-night event
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong will now be a two-night TV event….
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LoveFilm inks streaming deal with NBC Universal for TV shows
LoveFilm has sealed a UK programming deal with NBC Universal that gives the Amazon-owned streaming…
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Canal+ pays top dollar for Canadian cop drama Cracked
Canal+ and 13ème Rue Universal have acquired Cracked, the Canadian cop series from the creators…
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Sony options gameshow Sit Tight
Spanish formats house Phileas has inked a deal with Sony Pictures Television, which has optioned…
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Turner slashing its European workforce
Turner Broadcasting System announced this morning that it will reduce the headcount across its EMEA…
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Netflix snags Cartoon Network and Adult Swim toons
Netflix has secured a raft of grown-up and kids animated titles after inking a deal…
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Discovery buys Italian broadcaster Switchover
Discovery has continued on its recent acquisition spree, buying Italian kids and general entertainment broadcaster…
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New role for Lisa Higginson at Shine
Shine is looking for a new UK-based sales director following the news that Lisa Higginson…
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ITV sells 50 hours to Belgium
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has sold a 50-hour package of its dramas to…
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FremantleMedia making English version of French zombie series
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) is making an English-language version of French zombie series Les Revenants (They…
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Vivendi launches streaming service Watchever in Germany
France-based entertainment conglomerate Vivendi has launched an over-the-top service in Germany called Watchever. The subscription…
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US court rules that Netflix gets unfair delivery advantage
A US federal appeals court has ruled that Netflix has been getting preferential treatment for…