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Exclusive: Brazilian streamer Globoplay preps launch in Europe, Asia
Brazilian media giant Globo is preparing to build on the recent launch of its streaming…
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Why Netflix’s new French office might have to play by new rules
Netflix’s launch of its new 40-employee-strong office in Paris last week and the unveiling of…
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Exclusive: Endemol Shine’s sales rejig revealed, new Asia ‘MasterChef’ deal
Endemol Shine Group’s global sales division has rejigged the remits of its senior management team…
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Asian streamer ZEE5 opens up on Bangladeshi expansion
Asian streamer ZEE5 has unveiled plans for its expansion into Bangladesh. The focus will be…
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Kids streamer Hopster lands in Africa
Kids streamer Hopster has launched in Africa, in partnership with South Africa’s Vodacom and Congolese…
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NBCU unveils plans for Peacock, including launch date, originals, cost
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has pulled the curtain back on its forthcoming streaming service Peacock, revealing a…
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BBC confirms plans to move thousands of staff out of London
The BBC has confirmed plans to move at least two thirds of its staff outside…
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Kids round-up: Jim Henson expands Anna Moorefield’s remit; Israel’s Nutz to shoot ‘Sky’
Jim Henson’s Moorefield gets bigger remit The Jim Henson Company has expanded the responsibilities of…
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Endemol Shine France chief operating officer steps down to join Mediawan
Endemol Shine France’s chief operating officer Delphine Cazaux is stepping down from her position to…
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Disney+ secures ‘unprecedented’ 30 million downloads in fourth quarter
The Disney+ app was downloaded more than 30 million times in the fourth quarter of…
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BBCS names Nick Percy to head merged distribution in Europe
BBC Studios has consolidated its distribution operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Nick…
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BBC could move 3,000 jobs out of London by 2027
The BBC has pledged to make two-thirds of its roles based outside of London by…
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BBC Studios names chief marketing officer
BBC Studios has re-appointed Nicki Sheard to oversee all marketing for the UK-based organisation. Sheard…
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ViacomCBS unveils global restructure, with new role for Maria Kyriacou
ViacomCBS has restructured its international networks leadership team, with new roles for senior execs including…
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News round-up: Marblemedia’s scripted push; Gil Formats show travels; More4 orders Fulwell73’s Auschwitz doc
Marblemedia unveils scripted push Canadian producer Marblemedia has acquired rights to M.G. Hennessey’s novel The…
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Toonz Media’s Paul Robinson on Animation and incentives in Russia
Former Disney exec and Toonz Media Group’s EVP Paul Robinson explores the emerging opportunities and…
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BBC Studios preps ‘culture & engagement plan’ after NAO report
BBC Studios has said it plans to launch a three-year ‘culture and engagement plan’ as…
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Kids round-up: Xilam appoints Disney acquisitions exec; Sky names commissioners; South Korea’s Asiana agrees Cottonwood deal
Xilam appoints Disney acquisitions exec French studio Xilam Animation has appointed Disney’s former director of…
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BBC reveals New Year’s Day was busiest day ever for streamer iPlayer
New Year’s Day was the busiest day for the BBC iPlayer since its launch in…
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BBC unveils $1.3m indie development fund
UK public broadcaster the BBC has unveiled a new package of support for small and…
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Disney’s streaming businesses already valued at $107bn, says Barclays
Disney’s streaming businesses have already been valued at over US$100bn by Barclays. The Mouse House’s…
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ViacomCBS rejigs Digital Studios division with Kelly Day stepping down
ViacomCBS has rejigged the senior management at Viacom Digital Studios, with its head Kelly Day…
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Hasbro completes $3.8bn deal for Entertainment One
Power Rangers owner Hasbro has completed its $3.8bn deal (£2.9bn) to acquire Entertainment One (eOne),…
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Netflix reveals viewing numbers for Christmas original ‘Klaus’
Klaus, the first animated original movie from Netflix, has proved a hit according to the…
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NBCUniversal strikes kids deal with Nordic Entertainment Group
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has finalised a kids content partnership with NBCUniversal International Distribution…
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Kids round-up: Distribution360 sells into Asia; eOne strikes ‘Cupcake & Dino’ deals; WildBrain spark hires Bennett
Distribution360 strikes raft of Asia deals Distribution360 has secured several deals across territories in Asia…
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ProSiebenSat.1 considers options as Red Arrow Studios sale postponed
ProSiebenSat.1 is understood to be considering its options around the future of Red Arrow Studios,…
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Studies suggest Disney+ chipping away at Netflix subscribers in US
A small number of Disney+ subscribers have already decided to ditch Netflix in favour of…
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All3Media America promotes Justin Medeiros to run production
All3Media America has promoted Justin Medeiros to EVP of production. The former SVP of production…
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Exclusive: Kew Media shares fall again as private equity explore options
Private equity companies have emerged as the most likely to buy Line Of Duty distributor…