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Apple TV+ closes ‘Central Park’ after three seasons
Apple TV+ has cancelled musical adult animated sitcom Central Park after three seasons. Co-creator and…
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Endemol Shine Boomdog appoints Javier Pérez Teuffer as COO amid exec rejig
La Casa De Los Famosos México producer Endemol Shine Boomdog has restructured its top executive…
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BBC faces further cuts as gov’t plans for below-inflation licence fee rise
UK public broadcaster the BBC is to receive a below-inflation increase to the licence fee…
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Big Media to produce ‘Scanning History’ as first show in ZDF Studios pact
New York-based factual producer and channel provider Big Media has set historical investigation series Scanning…
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Fox streamer Tubi to launch in UK, Endeavor alum David Salmon joins as EVP & MD of int’l
Fox’s AVOD streamer Tubi is moving into the UK and has landed the former chief…
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India’s Docubay unveils ‘Plastic Fantastic’ as its first original
Indian streamer Docubay has unveiled its first original show, which explores the world of plastic…
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Tencent Video orders UK make-up format ‘Glow Up’ from Warner Bros. Discovery China
Tencent Video in China is preparing to launch a local version of make-up format Glow…
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Viaplay to sell Paprika Studios as shares dive 75% on Q3 results & recapitalisation plan
Viaplay has seen its shares dive 75% this morning after unveiling a recapitalisation plan ahead…
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News round-up: Amazon exit & orders; NBC renews ‘Found’ & ‘The Irrational’; MGM+ extends ‘Godfather Of Harlem’
Amazon exit & orders CJ Yu has exited as head of unscripted development, global formats,…
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Content London: ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ to return to Prime Video; Sony’s Ahuja talks ‘cooling’ US market; MGM+ unveils roll-out plans
Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm to return Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm will return for a fourth…
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Deals round-up: Eccho takes ‘I Am Mother’; BBC & SBS acquire ‘Hidden Assets’; Serieclub & RTS investigate ‘Hjerson’
Eccho takes ‘I Am Mother’ rights Eccho Rights has acquired worldwide rights to the Turkish…
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Bunim/Murray teams with ‘Sex And The City’ author Candace Bushnell for dating format
Banijay Americas-owned Bunim/Murray Productions has partnered with Candace Bushnell, the author whose book was adapted…
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UK’s Channel 4 expects 9% ad revenue drop in 2023, as CEO Alex Mahon predicts ‘tough’ 2024
UK broadcaster Channel 4 expects advertising revenues to drop by almost 10% this year, as…
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Argonon’s US label Rose Rock rejigs creative team by hiring Wheelhouse exec
Argonon’s US label Rose Rock Entertainment has restructured its creative team by hiring former Wheelhouse…
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Disney’s linear networks including ABC ‘not for sale’, says CEO Bob Iger
Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the company’s linear networks such as ABC and FX…
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CJ ENM Hong Kong takes pay-TV rights to seven Korean titles from Paramount
CJ ENM Hong Kong has secured exclusive pay-TV rights to seven Korean series for parts…
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SkyShowtime adds dramas ‘Veronika’ & ‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’
Comcast and Paramount’s European streamer SkyShowtime has unveiled new original and exclusive content heading to…
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Lionsgate ups Kate Nexon to president of domestic TV & digital distribution
Lionsgate has promoted Kate Nexon to president of domestic TV and digital distribution. In her…
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See-Saw Films launches label with ‘Heartstopper’ producer Patrick Walters, sets Sky Atlantic drama
Power Of The Dog producer See-Saw Films has partnered with Heartstopper exec producer Patrick Walters…
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Deals round-up: ITVX & Cosmote TV say ‘So Long, Marianne’; Fremantle does ‘Battle In The Box’; Be-Entertainment to shop ‘Celebrity Farmsitters’
ITVX & Cosmote TV say ‘So Long, Marianne’ ITVX in the UK, Cosmote TV and…
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Viaplay pushes Q3 numbers again as discussions with investors drag on
Embattled Nordic streamer Viaplay has pushed back the publication of its Q3 numbers again, as…
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Content London: Banijay launches sports division; Netflix on content rights; WBD UK commissioning plans
Banijay is making a “significant push” into the world of sports, while Netflix revealed it…
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UKTV to rename FTA channels and streamer UKTV Play under new ‘masterbrand’ U
BBC Studios-owned UKTV is to rename its free-to-air channels and its free streaming service under…
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Paramount rejigs global streaming team with expanded remits for Jeff Grossman & Amy Kuessner
Paramount Global has rejigged its streaming team with two promotions, including an expanded remit for…
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India’s Zee5 Global reveals aggregation play with South Asian streamers
India-based Zee5 Global is to start aggregating other South Asian streamers within its platform. Zee5…
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Amazon in development on ‘The Boys’ Mexico City spin-off, from ‘Blue Beetle’ scribe
A Spanish-language spin-off from The Boys is reportedly in the works for Prime Video, with…
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Sony & UK’s Guardian Media Group strike extensive deal to turn journalism into scripted & unscripted shows
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has struck a far-reaching pact with UK-based news organisation Guardian Media…
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Belgium’s VTM is ‘Starstruck’ as Banijay format lands fifth adaptation
Belgian broadcaster VTM has commissioned a local adaptation of Banijay entertainment format Starstruck. Banijay Belgium…
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Curiosity Inc hires Blue Ant & Off the Fence alum Ludo Dufour to lead licensing
Factual streamer Curiosity Inc has appointed former Blue Ant Media and Off the Fence exec…
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Lightning International appoints Sony Pictures alum as content sales lead
UK and Hong Kong-based content distribution and media solutions company, Lightning International, has bolstered its…