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Discop on despite Istanbul bombing
The organisers of Discop Istanbul say the event will go ahead in early March despite…
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FremantleMedia buys Israeli prodco
FremantleMedia has continued its spending spree by acquiring a majority stake in Israeli formats producer…
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TV’s Big Questions: what direction should the BBC take?
The BBC, perhaps the world’s most revered pubcaster, is under financial, political and cultural pressure…
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NATPE news round up (day one)
A round-up of the business concluded on the first day of NATPE in Miami (Tuesday,…
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NATPE: US Hispanic nets ‘overtaking English-language rivals’
US Hispanic networks such as Univision are beginning to overtake their English-language counterparts in the…
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Lifetime hires new unscripted VP
US cable channel Lifetime has hired a new VP, non-fiction programming. Mioshi Hill joins the…
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NATPE: Discovery takes Blue Ant factual
Discovery Networks Latin America and Brazil’s Globosat have bought factual programming from Canada’s Blue Ant…
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Report: HBO Now faces Netflix in Spain
Premium over-the-top service HBO Now will reportedly launch in Spain by the year-end. The Time…
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NATPE: Comarex names veteran as president
Mexican content distributor Comarex has named veteran sales executive Marcel Vinay Sr. as its new…
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Fox to reboot 24 with new hero
US broadcaster Fox has ordered a pilot for a rebooted 24, which will feature all-new…
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DirecTV completes Spotless deal
DirecTV has bought one-hour drama Spotless for Latin American pay TV. The series will air…
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Viacom ups Sharma in Asia
Viacom International Media Networks has promoted Paras Sharma to senior VP, MTV and Comedy Central…
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ABC appoints new arts content chief
Australian pubcaster the ABC has appointed Mandy Chang to the role of head of arts….
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News brief: Keshet catches Korean comedy
Israel’s Keshet International has acquired worldwide distribution rights to South Korean romantic comedy You Will…
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Testing times for talent
Louise Berg, senior associate, Reed Smith LLP Talent shows have featured on our televisions screens…
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Show of the week: Marry Me Now
Marry Me Now is borne out of Armoza’s annual Formagination formats competition. Comedian Odelia Yakir…
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TV’s Big Questions: has the wave of M&A been positive for the industry?
Industry consolidation continued apace in 2015. The biggest deal, announced last year and effective from…
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TV’s Big Questions: has the wave of M&A been positive for the industry?
Industry consolidation continued apace in 2015. The biggest deal, announced last year and effective from…
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EU’s copyright changes can be cause for cheer
Compact Media’s CEO, David Johnson, argues last month’s communication from the European Commission on new…
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Burnett behind Fox dating series
US broadcaster Fox has ordered a ten-part dating reality series from new MGM Television president…
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Dish bags 4K content from Sony
US satcaster Dish Network has bought 4K movies and series from Sony Pictures Entertainment, plus…
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Netflix, Channel 5 buy Ice-T MMA doc
Netflix and the UK’s Channel 5 are among buyers of Enter the Jungle, a mixed-martial…
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Canadian SVOD service goes country-wide
CraveTV, the Canadian SVOD service, has launched country-wide, meaning all consumers with an internet connection…
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Amazon celebrates Globes win with free Mozart
Amazon is offering a free viewing window of its drama series Mozart in the Jungle…
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Tricon adds to sales team
Tricon Films & Television has hired Fred Joubad as director of sales and digital acquisitions….
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Channel 4 orders Keshet comedy
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered a local version of Israeli comedy drama Loaded. The…
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TV’s Big Questions: are the main markets still relevant?
Distribution is changing. The Frank brothers have created a digital rights trading platform, TRX, which…
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Canal+ boss becomes Dailymotion president
Vivendi has appointed Canal+ chief Maxime Saada to take over the presidency of video-sharing and…
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Former A+E exec Michael Katz joins CMJ
Michael Katz has joined North American indie CMJ Productions II. The former A+E executive will…
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News brief: Netflix shares tumble 10%
Netflix’s share price tumbled in trading yesterday amid wider market uncertainty and a further analyst…