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Disney plots Star Wars series for ‘Netflix killer’
The Walt Disney Company is lining up a suite of original shows from its portfolio…
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Red Arrow buys film firm in TV investment push
Red Arrow Entertainment Group has bought a majority stake in US-based film distribution company Gravitas…
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Critical co-founder Marcus exits
The co-founder of US producer Critical Content, Andrew Marcus, has exited. The move means Critical…
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Amazon calls in The Boys for superhero drama
Showrunner Eric Kripke and actor Seth Rogen (pictured) have landed a superhero drama Amazon Prime…
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Apple sets first official drama series
Apple has officially signed off on its first drama series, the long gestating scripted series…
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Fox rejigs drama after Thorn promotion
Twentieth Century Fox Television has restructured its drama team following Michael Thorn’s promotion to president…
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BBC, AMC & Ink Factory reunite for le Carré drama
Following the success of The Night Manager (pictured), BBC One, AMC and The Ink Factory…
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Vivendi’s mobile SVOD net Studio+ set for US
France’s Vivendi is launching its smartphone-targeted SVOD service Studio+ to the US. The service, which…
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Viaplay orders first Danish original
MTG Studios has commissioned a Danish original drama named Pro’s and Con’s. The series will…
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Netflix to launch Brazilian period drama
Netflix is set to produce its latest Brazilian original series, Coisa Mais Linda, a period…
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Ugly Betty star launches prodco
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera (pictured) has launched a yet-to-be-named production company with executive producer…
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Neighbours getting Turkish remake at Fox
Australian daily soap Neighbours is being remade for the first time in its 32-year history….
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Netflix officially drops Spacey
Netflix has fired award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, and will no longer produce TV shows and…
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Sharknado studio backs end of days SVOD service
US-based OTT TV channels provider TV4 Entertainment and The Asylum, the movie studio behind Sharknado…
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Stranger Things beats The Walking Dead – Nielsen
The second season launch of Stranger Things brought SVOD service Netflix more viewers than the…
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AMC horror SVOD net reaches Germany
AMC Networks’ horror-themed SVOD service Shudder will launch in Germany and Austria. Original series Missions…
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Netflix orders second German original
SVOD giant Netflix has commissioned a second original drama from Germany. Dogs of Berlin follows…
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Walking Dead ‘could last 50 years’ – AMC chief
The Walking Dead could be around for 50 years if AMC chief executive Josh Sapan…
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Tele München to coproduce €26m Rai drama
Tele München Group (TMG) is set to co-produce an eight-hour adaptation of Umberto Eco’s The…
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BBCWW backs new Peep Show team indie
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) has backed a new indie formed by Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong,…
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Kaling preps Hulu Four Weddings adaptation
Hulu is developing UK movie classic Four Weddings and a Funeral with comedian, producer and…
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Netflix suspends House of Cards season six
Netflix and production partner Media Rights Capital (MRC) have suspended work on season six of…
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Amazon & ITV team ‘but SVOD model ending’
A veteran British producer has warned cosy coproduction arrangements between American SVOD services and UK…
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HBO bags BBC’s Kit Harrington miniseries
US premium cabler HBO has acquired exclusive US rights to Gunpowder, the BBC’s three-part Kit…
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Amazon moves to iconic Culver Studios
Amazon Studios is relocating from its Santa Monica base to the iconic Culver Studios. The…
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Aussie drama spend passes $1.3bn but kids suffer
Australia saw its scripted production spend hit A$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) for the first time,…
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Netflix folds House of Cards amid Spacey claims
Netflix has cancelled the show that has been core to its popularity, House of Cards….
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Exorcist producer Morgan Creek rejigs
US prodco Morgan Creek Productions has rebranded as it prepares to push further into television…
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Netflix launches first aftershow with Stranger Things
Netflix will launch its first aftershow special named Beyond Stranger Things, for the TV hit’s…
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YouTube Red orders Sony’s Origin story drama
Subscription VOD service YouTube Red has ordered a sci-fi drama called Origin that has China…