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MTA’s Matt Assmus joins Dorsey development team
Red Arrow-controlled producer Dorsey Pictures has sealed a deal with Matt Assmus (left) and his…
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Amazon orders Hanna spin-off from NBCUniversal
NBC Universal International Studios has secured a straight so series order from Amazon Studios to…
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ProSiebenSat.1 extends deal with Fox
German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Group and Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution have extended their existing licensing…
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Sky and A+E Networks extend European partnership
Sky has extended its long-term partnership with A+E Networks and will continue to distribute A+E’s…
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TVF secures swathe of deals in Australia and New Zealand
London-based factual distributor TVF International has sold a slate of shows to broadcasters in Australia…
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ITV America sets overall deal with Strahan
ITV’s US arm has scored an overall deal with former American football player and TV…
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Banijay backs UK drama firm
Banijay Group is backing the launch of new UK-based drama label BlackLight Television. Phil Trethowan…
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Amazon launches subscription TV in UK, Germany
Amazon has launched its Amazon Channels offering in the UK, Germany and Austria, allowing Prime…
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ABC exec to run Showtime business ops unit
ABC’s long serving Jana Winograde is joining US cable channel Showtime as president of business…
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CBS extends Les Moonves’ contract until 2021
US media giant CBS Corp has extended chief executive Leslie Moonves’ contract for an additional…
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Weinstein backs Oliver Stone-directed Guantanamo series
The Weinstein Company (TWC) has come on board a new scripted TV project from film-maker…
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SBS secures APC’s Nordic noir Valkyrien
France-based financier and distributor About Premium Content has secured a deal with SBS Australia for…
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Bunim/Murray develops high-tech martial arts series
Reality TV producer Bunim/Murray Productions has joined forces with Australia-based company Chiron Global to develop…
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Netflix localises in Romania
Netflix has rolled out a “fully localised” version of its service in Romania. The new…
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Poker Central launches SVOD service
US-based Poker Central has launched a subscription on-demand service after its exit from linear broadcasting….
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Amazon brings Mojicons to US
Amazon Prime Video will bring 26x11mins animated toon The Mojicons to the US. The move…
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Cegielski departs FremantleMedia North America co-CEO role
Craig Cegielski is leaving FremantleMedia North America, where he has been co-CEO for three years….
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DRG scores drama prodco deal
UK-based distributor DRG has scored a drama deal with Scottish prodco Synchronicity Films. The exclusive…
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Global pay TV revenues to stay flat, despite subscriber increases
Subscription and pay-per-view revenues for the top 522 pay TV operators globally will remain flat…
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BBC Worldwide places BBC Store under review
The BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, is mulling whether to close down its transactional VOD…
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Hugh Grant returns to TV for BBC’s A Very British Scandal
Hugh Grant is returning to TV for the first time in 20 years. The actor,…
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NBC’s Trial & Error secures second season
US network NBC has greenlit a second season of comedy series Trial & Error. This…
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NBC launches World Of Dance Snapchat series
In a sign that TV networks are becoming increasingly interested in originating content for social…
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Universal Kids takes Little Lunch
Universal Kids has become the home of Australian children’s TV series Little Lunch in US…
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Netflix restores Henson’s Dark Crystal for TV
Eighties movie Dark Crystal is headed for a TV remake at Netflix. The Jim Henson…
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Sky Deutschland heads to Der Pass for original
Sky Deutschland’s latest original drama will come from 4 Blocks producer Wiedemann & Berg Television….
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Hall leaves CHF post as committee takes over
Simon Hall is exiting his managing director post at UK-based toon house CHF Media Group….
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EU approves content portability rules
Customers will soon have access to their Netflix or Amazon Prime on-demand subscriptions across Europe….
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The CW pairs Dynasty with Riverdale
The CW is pairing key new US broadcast dramas Valor and Dynasty with existing high-profile…
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SFR to launch new movies and series service
Altice-owned French service provider SFR is planning to launch a new premium service dedicated to…