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FremantleMedia Asia is creating a drama production joint venture with DJ’s Creative Unit that will…
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FremantleMedia sells Got Talent to Kenya
The Got Talent format is launching in Kenya. The FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment format will…
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MediaCorp poaches Sony’s Lim
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Shine unveils R&D label with UK university
Shine Group is launching a development production label as part of a “unique” agreement with…
Shine unveils R&D label with UK university
Shine Group is launching a development production label as part of a “unique” agreement with…
BBC, BBC America order horror series from Life on Mars Team
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Belgium virus drama among new BBC shows
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Netflix, Hulu buy ABC Oz series
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Miramax has completed a US$250 million bond offering and secured a new credit line. The…
Passion signs Quicksilver Media pact
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BBC shows on Google Play in Oz
Doctor Who, The Muskateers and Sherlock are to be made available via download purchase on the…
BBCWW adds two commissioning execs
BBC Worldwide has appointed executives formerly of National Geographic and Viacom respectively to its global…
Doctor Who Extra set for BBC iPlayer
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TVNZ plans DIY series
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ITVS America secures IAM development deal
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