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Passion acquisitions chief moves to TCB
Passion Distribution’s head of acquisitions, Jimmy Humphreys, is moving to rival UK distributor TCB Media…
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AT&T digital chief to lead Chernin’s Otter as CEO
US-based digital media investments firm Otter Media has appointed a new CEO, who will transfer…
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Netflix signs Daily Show’s Michelle Wolf for talk show
Daily Show’s Michelle Wolf has landed her own weekly Netflix half-hour talk show, set to…
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NRK prepares for big-budget Atlantic Crossing with Beta & Cinenord
Norwegian producer Cinenord and Germany’s Beta Films will partner to produce World War II drama…
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HBO greenlights first original drama from Adria region
HBO Adria, a subsidiary of HBO Europe focused on the Central and Eastern European (CEE)…
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BBC reports ‘best year ever’ for streaming service iPlayer
UK pubcaster the BBC has said the iPlayer recorded its “best year ever in 2017”…
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TDC board could drop MTG plans as potential bidder appears
TDC’s board of directors could drop plans to buy MTG’s broadcasting and entertainment business after…
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PBS programming chief Hoppe switches to ABC
PBS’s chief programming executive, Beth Hoppe, has joined ABC’s news team in New York. Hoppe’s…
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Alibaba bolsters VOD services with Disney toons deal
Chinese conglomerate Alibaba has signed a deal with The Walt Disney Company that will bolster…
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New CEO to succeed Moore at National Geographic Partners
National Geographic Society (NGS) boss Gary Knell will be the next CEO of National Geographic…
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NBC’s Jennifer Salke replaces Roy Price at Amazon Studios
NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke is set to become Amazon Studio’s head of content, replacing…
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Alan Partridge returns to BBC chat format
Steve Coogan’s comedy alter ego, Alan Partridge, is returning to the BBC nearly a quarter…
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Facebook brings in Elizabeth Olsen dramedy
Facebook is set to bring in a drama-comedy starring and executive produced by Elizabeth Olsen…
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ITV orders Christopher Hampton drama The Singapore Grip
ITV has commissioned The Singapore Grip, a drama that will be adapted by Atonement screenwriter…
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CSA steps in as TF1’s dispute with operators deepens
French media regulator the Conseil Supéreiur de l’Audiovisuel (CSA) has volunteered to mediate in the…
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Kudos appoints Wilson as first creative chief
Kudos has appointed its executive producer Karen Wilson as its first chief creative officer. In…
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Logan Paul ads suspended after YouTuber tasers dead rats
YouTube has suspended controversial YouTube vlogger Logan Paul soon after he tasered deceased rats in…
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BBC Three orders comedy from People Just Do Nothing star
BBC Three has commissioned a new comedy by People Just Do Nothing star Lily Brazier,…
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Netflix reveals viewers’ ‘first binges’
Netflix data has revealed the top ten titles most likely to first get viewers to…
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Mattel names ex-Endemol & Maker Studios boss chair
Former Endemol, Maker Studios and Fox Kids Europe boss Ynon Kreiz has been named non-executive…
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Ex-MTV CEO McGrath steps down from Sony prodco as Embassy Row steps in
Former MTV Networks CEO Judy McGrath will leave her chief executive role at Astronauts Wanted,…
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Ex-Obama aides take Pod Save America to HBO
HBO is working with Pod Save America, a political podcast group created by former Obama…
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Vox to start Knife Fight in Germany with NBCUniversal format
German network Vox has commissioned a local version of NBCUniversal International Formats (NBCUIF)-sold culinary series…
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TBI Weekly: Brand power could hold key for the future of TV
This week, it’s become clear that simply having quality content is no longer enough to…
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Telefónica takes originals strategy to Latin America
Telefónica is to take its slate of Spanish originals to the Latin American market with…
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Amazon joins first All3-produced Liberty Global drama
Amazon Prime Video has boarded a first high-end drama from All3Media, which is producing for…
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BBCWW reveals top rated int’l shows
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) has revealed its most-watched programmes around the world for 2017, which includes…
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Fox still confident of Sky approval
21st Century Fox remains confident that it will secure regulatory approval for its acquisition of Sky…
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Netflix influences viewing habits even in non-core genres – study
Having a popular content brand name like Netflix remains a key driver in picking up…
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Content deals bite as Hulu losses sting Disney for $250m
Hulu’s successes in acquired and original programming are coming at a cost. Hulu backer The…