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HBO Max orders JJ Abrams mystery thriller
HBO Max has ordered a new thriller series based upon an original idea by Bad…
BBCS strikes deals as global broadcasters tune in to ‘The Watch’
Broadcasters in Africa, New Zealand, Israel, Greece, Spain and Russia have acquired the Discworld-inspired fantasy…
Streaming round-up: AMC+ snags crime trio, incl Viaplay’s ‘Kin’; Disney+ orders choir docuseries
AMC+ snags int’l crime drama trio US network AMC’s new streaming bundle service AMC+ has…
AVOD streamer Roku eyes more content deals after Quibi acquisitions
AVOD streamer The Roku Channel is looking to strike more content deals following the recent…
AMC & Alibi order series adaptation of serial killer thriller ‘Ragdoll’ from Sid Gentle Films
US network AMC and UK channel Alibi have greenlit Ragdoll, a new thriller from BBC…
Exclusive: BBC Studios execs set the stage for Showcase 2021
As BBC Studios (BBCS) prepares to launch its first virtual Showcase event online from Monday,…
Pulse Films names Anna Friel ‘The Perfect Girlfriend’ & partners for series adaptation
London-based Pulse Films has acquired the rights to adapt British author Karen Hamilton’s thriller novel…
AppleTV+ targets kids with far-reaching Skydance Animation pact
Apple has signed a multi-year overall deal with Skydance Animation to create kids and family…
News round-up: NBCU expands Hayu in Europe; Amazon signs up Donald Glover; YouTube unveils originals
NBCU expands Hayu in Europe NBCUniversal’s reality TV SVOD service hayu has expanded to 11…
Sky, Canal+ order ‘Django’ series adaptation with Cattleya & Atlantique
European pay operator Sky and France’s Canal+ have joined forces for a reimagining of the…