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News round-up: ITV hosts V Festival special; VTM explores ‘The Positives’; FilmRise saddles up Wild West channels
ITV to host V Festival special The UK’s ITV has commissioned its local prodco TwoFour…
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HBO Europe hires Pinewood, SVT alum Christian Wikander to lead in Nordics
HBO Europe has appointed former SVT drama exec Christian Wikander to oversee all development and…
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ABC in Oz hires BBC Studios programming exec to head entertainment
Australian broadcaster ABC has appointed former BBC Studios (BBCS) exec Roberta Allan to lead programming…
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AVOD streamer W4free expands reach with Netgem TV deal
UK-based AVOD W4free has continued its expansion via a distribution deal with cord-cutting operator Netgem.tv….
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Netflix prepares for Southeast Asia battle, eyes content push & mobile-only plans
Netflix is to use more mobile-only subscription plans and an expanded local content offering to…
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Deals round-up: BBCS strikes ‘Bake Off’ sale; Globo show sells in Israel; ZDFE to co-pro Danish drama ‘Grow’
Slovakia snags ‘Bake Off’ Slovakian broadcaster RTVS is to launch a local version of culinary…
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AMC expands horror streamer Shudder into Australia & New Zealand
AMC Networks is launching its horror-focused streaming service Shudder into Australia and New Zealand. The…
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Vice Media appoints Grain, Zodiak alum as Studios expansion continues
Vice Media Group (VMG) has appointed the CEO at Grain Media – the UK prodco…
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OTF founder’s streamer WaterBear Network reveals senior team
Soon-to-launch nature streamer WaterBear Network has named its management team ahead of its launch later…
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CuriosityStream reveals plans to float, valued at $330m
Factual streamer CuriosityStream – launched by Discovery founder John Hendricks in 2015 – is to…