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BBC boss: UK drama matches US fare

The director of television at UK pubcaster the BBC has claimed the notion that US…

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Lionsgate promotes Hughes to VOD sales chief

Stateside studio Lionsgate has promoted Thomas Hughes to executive VP, worldwide digital distribution. In the…

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Canal+ adds new YouTube comedy channels

French pay TV provider Canal+ has added two new comedy channels to its YouTube multi-channel…

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Update: Lifetime says Aaliyah film will proceed

Lifetime has told TBI that its Aaliyah: Princess of R&B TV movie will go ahead…

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Half of UK kids think digital content should be free

Some 49% of children aged eight to 15 years old agree or strongly agree that…

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ITV buys Playmobil kids series

ITV has acquired Super 4, the kids animated series based upon the Playmobil toy brand….

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Australia’s Ten slumps on rising costs, gloomy profit forecast

Australian Ten Network’s share price fell almost 10% as the free-to-air broadcaster said annual revenues…

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Nat Geo commissions specials out of London hub

National Geographic Channels International has greenlit ‘90s Greatest, 9/11 Rescue Cops and Rosetta: Comet Landing,…

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Dick Clark VP takes on Keshet JV role

Dick Clark Productions’ VP, programming and development, Assaf Blecher, is to oversee the US producer’s…

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Cartoon Forum submissions up 50%

Project submissions for the European coproduction event Cartoon Forum have risen 50% on last year’s…