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News brief: Greco upped at Bunim/Murray
US prodco Bunim/Murray has promoted John Greco to senior VP, production. Banijay-owned BMP said Greco…
Sony Pictures chief Pascal exiting
Amy Pascal is leaving her post as co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and launching a…
Netflix Japan launch confirmed
Netflix is to launching in Japan later this year, as the streamer’s global expansion strategy…
Sky takes UK and German rights to Italy’s 1992
Sky has acquired 1992, the upcoming political drama produced for Sky Italia, for its UK…
Factual vets launch CuriosityStream OTT rival
Another documentary-focused over-the-top service is hitting the video streaming market. XiveTV promises more than 2,000…
Apple ‘in talks to launch OTT TV service’
Apple is reportedly in talks with content companies about securing rights to launch its own…
Barnett recruits Rodrigue for BBC America post
Sarah Barnett has brought SundanceTV colleague Nena Rodrigue to US cable channel BBC America. Rodrigue…
ITVS hires US scripted boss
The US division of ITV Studios has recruited Lucienne Papon as its senior VP, scripted…
Cavey launching comedy prodco with Tiger Aspect
Ben Cavey is setting up a comedy-focused prodco within the Endemol Shine Group-owned Tiger Aspect…
News brief: Ovation buys sound and music series
US cable net Ovation has bought a pair of series from Netherlands-based distributor FCCE. The…