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A+E preps Lifetime and H2 launch in Asia and ups trio of execs
AETN All Asia Networks is about to launch the Lifetime and H2 channels in Asia….
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Content Television links with Artists Studio
Distributor Content Television has inked a first-look deal with influential indie Artists Studio. The deal…
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Viewster inks indie films deal
Over-the-top video provider Viewster has struck deals with three independent film aggregators to bring over…
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BBC Three orders Horsemeat Banquet
BBC Three has ordered The Horsemeat Banquet, a one-off show in which a group of…
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News brief: Tessa Jowell among new RTS vice presidents
Former UK culture secretary Dame Tessa Jowell is among six new vice presidents at the…
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Kroenke in pole position to take Outdoor Channel
The bid from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment for Outdoor Channel looks the most likely to…
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MTV channels in Poland renew Warner Bros. deal
Viacom International Media Networks Polska has renewed a programming deal with Warner Bros. and will…
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Channel 4 launching egg-watching series
UK free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a series of Easter programmes revealing the “wonderful…
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UK industry veterans start drama copro and funding business
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries producer Neil Zeiger and one of the creators of Doc Martin,…
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Next wave of UK local TV licences opened up
Another 30 local TV licenses will be offered in the UK after communications regulator Ofcom…
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A&E’s Adam MacDonald takes Sky 1 post
UK satcaster BSkyB has appointed A&E Networks’ Adam MacDonald to run flagship channel Sky 1….
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The Walking Dead trumps The Bible; both beat the networks
The Walking Dead and The Bible were the most-watched shows on US TV on Sunday…
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Joely Fether to exit Zodiak UK
Joely Fether, Zodiak Media’s UK and Benelux CEO, is exiting the company. The move triggers…
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Multiplatform veteran attached to new Brown Bag digital arm
Irish toon house Brown Bag Films has launched a digital content division and has brought…
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Mickey Mouse set for small screen comeback
Disney Channel is bringing back iconic toon star Mickey Mouse in a series of short-form…
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Cineflix taps BBCWW for Lat Am sales exec
Cineflix Rights, the distribution arm of Cineflix Media, has poached a new director of sales,…
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Vevo launches linear music channel
Music video website Vevo has launched a 24-hour linear music TV channel in the US…
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Peppa Pig launching in South Korea
Entertainment One has sold its hit preschool series Peppa Pig into South Korea. EBS has…
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Vimeo launches paid-for on-demand service
Vimeo has launched a service that allows Vimeo Pro members to sell content via the…
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MIPCube Content 360 finalists announced
The finalists in the Content360 competition being held at MIPCube next month have been announced…
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Eurocinema snags Miramax titles
Eurocinema has inked a deal with Miramax and will add a raft of the studio’s…
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News brief: NBCU, M-Net buy MarVista movies
NBCUniversal and South Africa’s M-Net have acquired telemovies from MarVista Entertainment. NBCU has licensed romantic…
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BBC Two commissions Dave Allen doc
UK public broadcaster BBC Two has commissioned a one-hour documentary special to celebrate the life…
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News brief: Nick Jr acquires Justin Time
Nick Jr. in France has bought seasons one and two of Canadian-produced animated series Justin…
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Lucasfilm kills Clone Wars, taking Star Wars in new direction
Lucasfilm, the studio behind the Star Wars franchise and which was bought by Disney for…
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Rovio unveils Angry Birds TV, VOD launch plan
The long awaited Angry Birds Toons series has secured carriage on 14 broadcasters and a…
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South Africa’s SABC in crisis following executive resignations
South Africa’s national broadcaster SABC has been plunged into crisis following the resignation of its…
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Sundance orders another original drama
US cable net Sundance Channel has ordered its second wholly-owned original series, The Descendants. The…
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News brief: Viacom raising US$500 million
Viacom is raising US$500 million via a new bond offering. The US-listed media giant said…
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Tim Kring working on new sci-fi conspiracy series
Tim Kring has hooked up with Sonar Entertainment and three other production houses on a…