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WE tv axes debut drama
AMC Networks-owned WE tv has cancelled its first scripted drama, The Divide, after its first…
Canada’s Bell latest to take on Netflix with Latte
Canadian telco and broadcaster Bell will launch a TV streaming service with content from HBO…
Hulu takes Reitman comedy straight to series
US on-demand site Hulu has taken a half-hour single-camera comedy from director Jason Reitman straight…
BBCWW bags Boorman’s Queen and Country
BBC Worldwide North America has acquired all US rights to Queen and Country, the final…
Murdoch calls on TV industry to fight Amazon and Netflix
The TV industry needs to provide a “serious competitor” to Netflix and Amazon, according to…
Tellem and Levin exit as Xbox studio winds down
Nancy Tellem and Jordan Levin have left Xbox Entertainment Studios, the content division launched, and…
Lifetime orders Bible special from Mark Burnett
Lifetime has ordered The Women of the Bible, a two-hour special that will go out…
Netflix splashes out on Richie Rich
Netflix has acquired another original kids series, Richie Rich. The live-action show will be based…
Netflix launches on BT in the UK
BT has entered into a partnership with Netflix to make the streaming VOD service available…
News brief: Hulu adding Nickelodeon titles
Hulu is adding several kids titles from Viacom-owned kids channel Nickelodeon to its service. The…