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Chernin Group buys anime streaming site
Peter Chernin’s media investment group has acquired a majority stake in anime streaming platform Crunchyroll….
BBC One goes Grey with primetime comedy
UK terrestrial BBC One has commissioned a six-part comedy starring the likes of Russ Abbott,…
A+E international boss exits
Steve Ronson, A+E’s international chief, has exited the company, TBI has learned. Ronson was executive…
Fox appoints Setanta Africa CEO for Euro sports role
FOX International Channels Europe & Africa has appointed Setanta Sports veteran and former CEO of…
Asian nets grab ITV Studios ents formats
Broadcasters in Vietnam, China and Korea are reversioning entertainment formats from ITV Studios Global Entertainment….
BT’s Sky challenge continues with sports news deal
BT has agreed a content deal with sports news agency sntv. The UK telco has…
Walking Dead, Made in Chelsea ‘key to music discovery’
Television is becoming the key driver in digital music discovery, according to new stats from…
News brief: NBCU hires ‘Rocky’ Egusquiza
NBCUniversal has recruited Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza as VP, community affairs, Hispanic Enterprises and Content. In…
History, Red Arrow in Halle Berry Hannibal miniseries
US cable channel History has partnered with international producer Red Arrow Entertainment and actress Halle…
FremantleMedia’s Aussie drama in maiden Filipino deal
FremantleMedia-distributed Australian drama Winners and Losers has been picked up by a Filipino free-TV network…