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‘Birdman’ co-writer Armando Bó launches prodco About Entertainment
Argentinean filmmaker Armando Bó, one of the Oscar-winning screenwriters of the film Birdman, has launched…
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Telia strikes OTT deal with Discovery for TV4, C More channels
Nordic telco Telia has secured European Commission approval for a deal that will see it…
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Former Bunim Murray exec Ben Salter takes 72 Steps into Asylum
Former Bunim Murray Productions (BMP) exec Ben Salter has linked up with Asylum Entertainment Group’s…
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Fox in Asia Pac snags Amazon’s ‘Bosch’ from Red Arrow
Fox Networks Group (FNG) in Asia Pacific has picked up the latest season of Amazon’s…
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News round-up: Amazon adds Brook Lapping’s Cuba doc; Sky returns to ‘Breeders’; Scorpion, TVF updates
Amazon, Nat Geo Mundo bag Brook Lapping’s Cuba doc Amazon Prime in the US, TV…
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Disney’s Kevin Mayer departs Mouse House to become TikTok CEO
Kevin Mayer, Disney’s head of direct-to-consumer and international team, is stepping down to become COO…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Where next for Netflix & Disney+?
Netflix and Disney+ are among the few services to have seen an upside to lockdown…
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Non-English drama streamer Walter Presents lands in New Zealand
Non-English language scripted streamer Walter Presents has come to New Zealand through state broadcaster TVNZ’s…
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IBC 2020 cancelled over coronavirus uncertainty
IBC, the broadcast industry’s leading European event, will not take place this year. CEO Michael…
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Scripted programming EVP Susie Fitzgerald quits AMC, SundanceTV
Susie Fitzgerald is stepping down as EVP of scripted programming at AMC and SundanceTV, after…
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Foxtel reveals launch date for new SVOD streamer ‘Binge’
Australian pay TV operator Foxtel is to launch its new streaming service on 25 May…
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UK set to double number of SVOD subscribers by 2024
The UK’s increasing dependency on SVOD services has been laid bare with a new report…
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UK takes ‘significant step’ as Covid-19 production blueprint unveiled
The UK’s major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Sky have unveiled new industry-wide guidelines…
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CBS All Access boldly goes with new ‘Star Trek’ show
US streaming service CBS All Access has ordered a new entry in the long-running Star…
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BritBox strikes far-reaching Agatha Christie deal covering TV, film & audio
North American streamer BritBox has struck a far-reaching deal that will see it offering the…
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Disney+ develops ‘Percy Jackson’ adaptation with author Rick Riordan
Disney+ is developing an adaptation of the Percy Jackson novels, according to author Rick Riordan….
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Nine Networks’ drama co-head Jo Rooney steps down
Australian drama co-head Jo Rooney has stepped down at broadcaster Nine Network, according to reports….
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Peacock confirms ‘Brave New World’ will be available for US launch
NBCUniversal’s new streaming service Peacock has confirmed the originals line-up for its launch to all…
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News round-up: WalterPresents adds ‘When The Dust Settles’; ITV, Smithsonian order Covid-19 shows
WalterPresents lands Danish drama Global drama streamer Walter Presents has secured UK rights to When…
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The CW eyes UK, Canada acquisitions as new season pushed to January
US broadcaster The CW has pushed the launch of its 2020/2021 season to January and…
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NBC buys Canadian drama ‘Transplant’ as Covid-19 coping strategies continue
NBC has become the latest US broadcaster to acquire existing scripted product to avoid the…
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Exclusive: MENA streamer Shahid reveals budgets & int’l plans in TBI Talks (watch here)
To watch TBI Talks on demand, please click above Middle East-based streamer Shahid is looking…
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BBC unveils production return for ‘Top Gear’ & ‘EastEnders’, as Europe opens up
The UK’s BBC has revealed plans to restart production on some of its key shows…
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News round-up: VIA orders Armoza dating format; SVT snags ‘Fittest Family’; ShortsTV update
VIA orders Armoza’s ‘lean production’ dating format South African lifestyle channel VIA has ordered a…
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BBC, FX adapt ‘Great Expectations’ with Steven Knight, Tom Hardy
The BBC and US cabler FX have greenlit a six-part limited series adaptation of Charles…
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Apple TV+ strikes first-look deal with Scott Free Productions
Apple TV+ has struck an international first-look deal with Scott Free Productions, the Ridley Scott-led…
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Disney in shock move to premiere ‘Hamilton’ via SVOD
Disney has sent shockwaves through the streaming industry by deciding to pull the planned theatrical…
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UK producer-financier Goldfinch launches drama & factual TVOD service
Goldfinch, the UK-based independent producer-financier, has launched TVOD service BirdBox.Film. Split across three channels –…
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Lockdown drives BBC iPlayer to new highs, helped by ‘Killing Eve’
The UK’s BBC has revealed that Sunday, May 10 was the busiest day ever for…
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Amazon snags UK rights to Eleventh Hour’s spy thriller ‘Alex Rider’
Amazon Prime Video has acquired UK rights to Alex Rider, the coming of age spy-thriller…