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Frot-Coutaz: YouTube allows for creative experimentation on “unprecedented scale”
YouTube is emerging as the key forum for creative experimentation and the platform of choice…
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How space programming evolved from no-go zone to no holds barred
Ahead of his ‘Space On The Big Screen’ session at IBC later today (16 September),…
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Distributor round-up: Endeavor scores ‘Story Of Rugby’ sales; Gil Formats’ comedy launch; ‘Taskmaster’ expands in Nordics
NHK, NBC Sports, Movistar+ try Endeavor’s rugby doc Japanese broadcaster NHK, NBC Sports Network in…
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Inside the rise of Pluto TV: “This is not Viacom Direct”
Pluto TV was thusly named because of the AVOD platform’s perceived underdog status in a…
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‘Chernobyl’, ‘Game Of Thrones’ win big at Creative Arts Emmys
HBO’s Game Of Thrones and Chernobyl emerged as the top winners at the weekend’s Creative…
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ITV commissioner Ben Kelly joins Netflix’s unscripted team
ITV commissioner Ben Kelly is joining Netflix’s non-scripted team out of London. The exec, who…
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BBC chief Tony Hall eyes opportunity with Disney, Apple launches
BBC director-general Tony Hall believes an imminent “second wave of disruption” caused by streamers from…
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ProSieben and Discovery’s streamer Joyn orders first drama
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery’s streamer Joyn has commissioned its first original with the drama Dignity. The…
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Disney boss Bob Iger steps down from Apple board
Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced his resignation from Apple’s board. According to a filing from Apple,…
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Youngest Media names All3 alum to head new German office
David Flynn and Lucas Church’s Youngest Media has appointed former All3Media exec Mark Stehli to…
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TBI Weekly: How Red Arrow Studios fits into M&A frenzy (Column)
A flurry of deals yesterday highlighted the surging appetite for acquisitions and with companies including…
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Industrial Media taps ‘Wahlburgers’ producer to head East Coast division
UTA-backed Industrial Media has named Wahlburgers EP Devon Hammonds as SVP of development and current…
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HBO Max orders zany competition series, promises more unscripted originals
HBO Max has made its first unscripted orders, picking up a pair of eccentric competition…
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CNN Films promotes documentary exec Courtney Sexton
CNN Films has promoted its documentary executive Courtney Sexton to become SVP at the company….
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Drive gets down with ‘Downton Abbey’ special
Ben Barrett and Lilla Hurst’s Drive has picked up a Downton Abbey special for international…
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HBO nears pilot order for House Targaryen prequel
HBO is nearing a pilot order for a Game Of Thrones prequel from author George…
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ITV orders Gary Lineker-fronted quiz show pilot
ITV has ordered a quiz show pilot featuring BBC Match Of The Day presenter Gary…
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Disney Lat Am picks up Federation’s ‘Find Me In Paris’
Disney Channel in Latin America has picked up the first two seasons and the forthcoming…
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Nice Drama appoints SF Studios, Warner Bros alum as executive producer
Midnight Sun producer Nice Drama has appointed former SF Studios and Warner Bros. exec Karin…
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Boat Rocker Media buys LA drama prodco Platform One Media
Canada’s Boat Rocker Media has acquired LA-based production outfit Platform One Media. As part of…
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EOne expands unscripted portfolio with acquisition of Blackfin
Production and distribution group Entertainment One (eOne), itself a recent acquisition by My Little Pony…
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All3Media puts Lion TV into Lime Pictures with Shahana Meer exiting
Discovery and Liberty Global-backed All3Media is moving Lion TV into Lime Pictures, with one of…
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BBC Studios names ‘Bodyguard’ exec to head drama for production arm
BBC Studios (BBCS) has appointed Bodyguard producer Priscilla Parish to lead the drama division at…
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Sky Studios unveils US-based production hub, appoints Jupiter exec to lead
Sky Studios, the commissioning and production arm of Comcast-backed pay TV operator Sky, is launching…
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Exclusive: The Oslo Showrunner Summit unveils new Vision Award
London-headquartered consultancy MediaXchange is to launch a new award at The Oslo Showrunner Summit later…
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NBCUniversal’s scripted team for streamer revealed
Further details of the management team overseeing NBCUniversal’s soon-to-launch streaming service have emerged, including the…
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Distribution round-up: DocuBay expands across Europe; Wag acquires ‘Krow’s Transformation’
DocuBay strikes Vidya distribution deal Fledgling documentary streamer DocuBay has appointed The Vidya Collective to…
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Turkcell enters ‘Wild District’ after striking first ZDFE deal
Turkish telecoms company and broadcaster Turkcell has SVOD acquired rights to 10-part drama Wild District…
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FirstLook TV sells docuseries to Reelz, strikes financing deal with Banijay Rights
FirstLook TV has struck a co-development and co-financing deal with Banijay Rights, with the distributor…
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Kids round-up: Herschend re-appoints Natalie Setton; Hoho develops Seal Force 5; Mush Mush L&M deal
Herschend Entertainment re-appoints Natalie Setton Herschend Entertainment Studios (HES) has appointed former Genius Brands exec…