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Springer-ProSieben deal would face hurdles
Analysts have said that the mooted merger of German media giants Axel Springer and ProSiebensat.1…
AMC tests SVOD horror site Shudder
AMC and DramaFever are now in the beta testing phase for their new joint venture…
Barcroft poaches Zig Zag’s Wyles
Barcroft Productions has hired Zig Zag Productions’ Peter Wyles as director of programmes. Wyles is…
ITV reveals My Garden Nightmare
UK broadcaster ITV has commissioned Zodiak Media-owned RDF Television to produce a 1x60mins documentary looking…
US retrans fees ‘to reach $10bn’
Retransmission fees for US TV station owners could reach US$10.3 billion annually by 2021, according…
Johnny Depp, Richard Branson link for drama
Actor Johnny Depp and businessman Richard Branson are attached to a drama based on awarding-winning…
truTV, M6 engage in Skin Wars
The UK’s truTV and France’s M6 are among buyers of Passion Distribution-sold Skin Wars. For…
Rogers names veteran as media president
Canadian conglomerate Rogers Communications has hired broadcasting industry veteran Rick Brace as its new president…
Germany to visit The Island
German broadcaster ProSieben has ordered its own version of survivalist format The Island. Endemol Shine…
Parasyte spreads to Adult Swim
Anime series Parasyte – the Maxim is heading to US cable channel Adult Swim. The…