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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…
Lionsgate promotes Hughes to VOD sales chief
Stateside studio Lionsgate has promoted Thomas Hughes to executive VP, worldwide digital distribution. In the…
Canal+ adds new YouTube comedy channels
French pay TV provider Canal+ has added two new comedy channels to its YouTube multi-channel…
Update: Lifetime says Aaliyah film will proceed
Lifetime has told TBI that its Aaliyah: Princess of R&B TV movie will go ahead…
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…
ITV buys Playmobil kids series
ITV has acquired Super 4, the kids animated series based upon the Playmobil toy brand….
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…
Nat Geo commissions specials out of London hub
National Geographic Channels International has greenlit ‘90s Greatest, 9/11 Rescue Cops and Rosetta: Comet Landing,…
Dick Clark VP takes on Keshet JV role
Dick Clark Productions’ VP, programming and development, Assaf Blecher, is to oversee the US producer’s…
Cartoon Forum submissions up 50%
Project submissions for the European coproduction event Cartoon Forum have risen 50% on last year’s…