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Slingshot hooks up with Hemlock Grove team
David Ellender’s Slingshot Globa Media has entered into a first-look deal with El Jefe, a…
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MTG to run Maker shows in Europe
European broadcaster Modern Times Group has scored a deal that hands it MCN Maker Studios’…
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Alterna’TV hires CEO in Euro channels push
Eutelsat Americas has appointed Aymeric Genty as CEO of its TV networks distribution subsidiary, Alterna’TV, as…
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Cisneros hires ex-BBCWW sales VP
Cisneros Media Distribution has hired former BBC Worldwide sales VP Helen Jurado to bolster its Latin…
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Netflix’s Sarandos to deliver MIPCOM keynote
Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos will deliver a keynote speech at next month’s global content…
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Novick to distribute Genius series in Asia
Genius Brands International has appointed Kerry Novick’s Small Screen Distribution to represent its titles throughout…
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MTV acquires African rights to Jimmy Fallon
Youth entertainment net MTV has acquired African TV broadcasting rights to US talker The Tonight…
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Hollywood Film Awards to debut on CBS
US broadcaster CBS will air the Hollywood Film Awards, which honour filmmaking excellence, in November….
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Muse hires Just For Laughs vet
Canada’s Muse Entertainment Enterprises has hired Shawn Rosengarten, a Just For Laughs veteran, to lead…
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Spike goes for Gold
Viacom-owned Spike TV has created a senior VP, scripted original series post and named the…
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Swiss Netflix rival launches, preps original comedy
Liberty Global-owned Swiss operator UPC Cablecom has launched a subscription video-on-demand offering, MyPrime, that is…
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Sky 1 looks to TNT’s Legends
UK satellite channel Sky 1 HD has acquired TNT cop drama Legends. The deal with…
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NBC to remake Korea’s Grandpas
US broadcast network NBC has ordered an American remake of Korean entertainment travel format Grandpas…
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Netflix to leave Hemlock Grove
Netflix is to end horror drama Hemlock Grove after its third season. The streaming service…
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Michel’s Cottonwood bags Ollie, Squish
Cottonwood Media, the indie set up by former Marathon Media boss David Michel, has bagged…
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Globo has a Super Star Ding Dong
Brazil’s Globo TV has acquired local rights to Banijay International format Super Star Ding Dong….
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Luck’s in at Off the Fence
Producer-distributor Off the Fence has appointed National Geographic Television producer Geoffrey Luck (pictured) as executive…
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CBS Action finds Freeview home
Drama channel CBS Action is to launch on UK free TV platform Freeview. The CBS…
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EC leaves Canal+ call to local watchdog
The European Commission is to leave a decision on the acquisition of Canal+ España by…
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Channel 4 reveals Houdini acquisition
The UK’s Channel 4 has acquired upcoming Adrien Brody drama miniseries Houdini. The British network…
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New Dragons’ Den remakes in Europe, Africa
Broadcasters in Sweden, Portugal and South Africa are launching their own versions of the Sony-distributed…
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Netflix bags exclusive SVOD rights to Gotham
Streaming service Netflix has secured exclusive subscription on-demand rights to Warner Bros.’ hot drama Gotham….
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Netflix fails to secure Orange and Free for France
French telco Iliad Telecom/Free has joined Orange in declining to distribute Netflix when it launches…
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Kiwi SVOD service bags Viacom shows
A new Netflix-style subscription on-demand service has acquired Beavis and Butt-Head, South Park and SpongeBob…
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Vikings, Extant lead Amazon UK ‘ratings’
The first seasons of Vikings (pictured) and Extant are the most popular content on Amazon’s…
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Ex-Endemol, Sony execs launch new content company
Former Endemol and Sony executives Ed Louwerse and Julian Curtis have joined forces to launch…
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Top European broadcasters back digital pitching comp
A host of Europe’s top broadcasters are backing a new pitching competition for digital entrepreneurs…
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DCD will sell Matchlight to management
Troubled UK indie DCD Media has confirmed it has agreed to sell Glasgow-based subsidiary Matchlight…
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All3Media calculating international launch for Algorithm
All3Media International is set to launch new gameshow Algorithm internationally after its commission by Ireland’s…
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Shine has Parti to nurture Asian talent
Shine Group drama prodco Kudos Film & TV will work with indie Parti Productions to…