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US broadcast network has launched a streamed version of its channel on Roku players and…
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Entertainment industry veterans Jeff Sagansky and Harry Sloan are launching Double Eagle, a US$500 million…
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MTV mobile, the mobile offering of Swiss service provider Sunrise, has launched a YouTube channel…
China streaming deal for Star Wars
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NASA 4K channel launching
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Netflix lines up Jane Fonda-Robert Redford original
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Entertainment One Television is creating an initiative that will workshop and develop Canadian pilot scripts…
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Apple, Amazon, and the exclusivity paradox
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Undercover Boss breaks cover in Brazil
Brazilian broadcaster Globo has ordered its own version of All3Media International format Undercover Boss. This…
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UK broadcaster Channel 5 has commissioned a new animated series from the producers behind Dangermouse,…
Airey exits Yahoo
Former Channel 5 boss Dawn Airey has left her position as chief of Yahoo’s European…
X Files reboot to debut at MIPCOM
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Scheil takes over at Sky Austria
Christine Scheil has taken on the role of managing director of Sky Austria, transitioning to…
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Radical move for ex-MTV factual boss
US prodco Radical Media has recruited former MTV docs and specials boss Dave Sirulnick as…