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Disney focuses on Hulu as it closes FX streaming service
Disney is to close down the SVoD service launched by its recently acquired cable network…
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TCB Media Rights expands into feature doc space
TCB Media Rights is edging into the feature-length documentary space after acquiring BBC Two’s 90-minute…
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eOne appoints ex-Legendary Television exec for Asia sales
Entertainment One (eOne) is expanding its footprint in Asia with the appointment of a former…
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TBI Weekly: It’s Quibi or bust for short-form (Column)
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s mobile-first service Quibi and its growing roster of A-list on and off-screen talent…
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Netflix hires BBC Studios’ Lee-Joe as chief marketing officer
Netflix has hired BBC Studios’ Jackie Lee-Joe as its chief marketing officer. The Australian exec,…
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TBI Well-being: Why modesty is overrated in TV
In this month’s Well-being column, former BBC Studios exec and corporate wellness coach Tracy Forsyth…
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Reboot round-up: Warner Bros returns to ‘Flintstones’, Quibi develops ‘Varsity Blues’, Paramount sets up ‘Sexy Beast’
The Flintstones to get Warner Bros. remake Warner Bros. has teamed up with Elizabeth Banks’…
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Series Mania launches Franco-Israeli writing residency
French drama festival Series Mania is launching a Franco-Israeli writing residency initiative. In partnership with…
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Comedy Central firms up original content team
Viacom-owned Comedy Central has promoted two execs to oversee content for both the network and…
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Edinburgh TV Festival unveils State of the TV Nation panel
YouTube’s EMEA chief Ben McOwen Wilson, Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon (pictured) and Lionsgate TV…
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ABC pulls plug on ‘How To Get Away With Murder’
Shonda Rhimes’ hit drama How To Get Away With Murder is coming to an end after…
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Spectrum develops ‘Last Chance U’ drama with Courteney Cox
Spectrum Originals, part of US media giant Charter Communications, is developing a scripted show based…
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A+E’s Ed Sabin steps down, Patrick Vien promoted
A+E Networks’ co-executive MD of international Edward Sabin (pictured) is stepping down from his position,…
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Newen acquires Reel One Entertainment
French media giant Newen has acquired Canadian scripted producer-distributor Reel One Entertainment. Founded in 2001…
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Entertainment One buys Daisybeck to continue UK unscripted push
Entertainment One (eOne) has agreed to acquire UK-based factual and factual entertainment producer Daisybeck Studios…
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RTL Group merges MCN firms to create major digital studio
RTL Group is merging its digital video businesses under Berlin-based Divimove to create a leading…
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Snapchat taps Arnold Schwarzenegger, Serena Williams for ‘creator shows’
Social media company Snap is moving further into original programming by tapping celebrities including Arnold…
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Montgomery’s Wheelhouse Group launches brand and marketing division
Brent Montgomery’s fast-expanding Wheelhouse Group has launched a brand and marketing arm. Labeled Wheelhouse Labs,…
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See-Saw to develop graphic book series ‘Heartstopper’
See-Saw Films, the UK-based production company behind Sundance’s shortform scripted series State of the Union,…
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CBC streamer Gem bolsters YA slate with CW samurai drama, Sonar sci-fi
CBC streaming service Gem is launching a slate of young adult programming, including a contemporary…
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Kids bulletin: Wildbrain takes on Headstart’s BFF’s, Hulu extends Holly Hobbie, DHX-CMF kids fund launched
Wildbrain works on Headstart’s Best Furry Friends Digital-focused outfit WildBrain has been appointed by Headstart…
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Diversify TV Excellence Awards return to MIPCOM
The Diversify TV Excellence Awards are returning to this year’s MIPCOM for a third outing….
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Pop TV orders comedy from American Pie’s Adam Herz
CBS-owned US network Pop TV has ordered an eight-part coming-of-age comedy series from American Pie…
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David Beckham launches Studio 99 prodco-agency
British footballer David Beckham has launched a content studio focused on TV documentaries and formats…
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BET+ appoints Netflix alum Devin Griffin as general manager
US cabler BET has appointed a former Netflix executive to oversee its upcoming SVoD service….
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Disney replaces ABC Studios boss Patrick Moran with Jonnie Davis
Disney has replaced the president of its ABC Studios operation and revamped the senior team…
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UK regulator Ofcom admits “transparency issues” over BBC Studios
UK media regulator Ofcom has said the commercial arm of the BBC has “transparency issues”…
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Dragonfly exec flies to Lightbox to oversee development
US- and UK-based factual producer Lightbox has appointed the director of development at Dragonfly to…
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Quibi expands scripted offer with ‘Green Book’ director Peter Farrelly
Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman’s short-form streamer Quibi has continued its scripted splurge after striking…
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WarnerMedia unveils streamer HBO Max’s content plans
WarnerMedia has named its soon-to-launch streaming service HBO Max and unveiled its programming slate, which…