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Viacom hires digital boss for Northern Europe
Viacom International Media Networks has named Mathias Blum as head of digital media at its…
Mediaset reorganises, appoints new channel bosses
Italian broadcaster Mediaset has unveiled a new centralised organisational structure for its Italian channels under…
Netflix rival Shomi launches today
Subscription on-demand service Shomi is launching today in Canada. The service has been widely regarded…
Syfy preps Space Odyssey sequel mini
US cable net Syfy is working on a miniseries, 3001: The Final Odyssey, which is…
Transgender series is Discovery net’s debut original
A documentary series on the lives of transgender friends living in the US state of…
African net continues Life with La Toya
Channels across Africa have bought programming from Passion Distribution, including new deals for Britain’s Worst…
News brief: BBC orders 60 more eps of Two Tribes quiz
UK public broadcaster has ordered a second 60-episode series of daytime quiz series Two Tribes….
Starz to launch new drama on-demand ahead of linear
US premium cabler Starz will launch episodes of its new drama series The Missing on…
Sony to fund Frederator toon shorts
Sony Pictures Animation will fund 12 short animated programmes that will go out via the…
China toughens rules for overseas shows
Chinese authorities are demanding all shows from abroad obtain a licence and face tough watchdog…