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Amazon launches AVOD channel with IMDb
Amazon has launched Freedive, an ad-supported streaming channel featuring movies and TV shows, with the…
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FX, Netflix win big at Golden Globes
FX and Netflix emerged as the big TV winners of Sunday night’s (6 January) Golden…
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Amazon signs Luke Cage showrunner
Amazon has signed an overall deal with Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker, two months after…
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Global SVODs in the spotlight at NATPE
Netflix and Amazon will be in the spotlight at January’s NATPE market, which is stepping…
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Golden Globes nominations: FX, Amazon & HBO top Netflix
FX, Amazon and HBO have surpassed Netflix in nominations for the 76thannual Golden Globes, which…
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Sharon Horgan to develop Amazon drama with Peaky Blinders producer
Catastrophe creator Sharon Horgan is to develop a new ‘gritty’ drama for Amazon with Peaky…
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Amazon reveals most-binged Prime series of 2018
Amazon has revealed that Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Homecoming are its two most-binged Prime…
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TBI Weekly: The Future is Factual – The Top Unscripted Trends of 2018
Weeks after unveiling its long-gestating, multi-million-dollar collaboration with David Attenborough, Netflix made another strong statement…
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Amazon wins first Children’s BAFTA
Amazon has picked up its first Children’s BAFTA Award, winning the International Pre-School category for…
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Report: Amazon bids for Disney’s divested sports networks
Amazon is among the companies currently bidding for 22 regional sports TV networks Disney has…
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In-demand: Argentina (November 7-13, 2018)
Stranger Things was highly demanded in Argentina this past week, despite the fact that the title…
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Bezos: Amazon is “not too big to fail”
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has said that the Seattle-headquartered business is “not too big to…
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UK government targets digital giants with revenue tax
The UK government has called on digital platforms including Facebook and Amazon to “pay their…
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Snap taps Amazon, HuffPo alum for strategy
Snap is taking its chief strategy role and splitting the office’s responsibilities between Amazon’s Jeremi…
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Amazon to adapt BBC Three’s People Just Do Nothing
Amazon is adapting BBC Three comedy People Just Do Nothing. The global SVOD has ordered…
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Amazon names head of international originals
Amazon has appointed James Farrell as its head of international originals. In the newly created…
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ITV and Amazon’s Strangers heads to Asia
Fox Asia has picked up ITV and Amazon co-production Strangers from All3Media International. The channel…
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European Parliament approves 30% Euro content rules for VOD
The European Parliament has approved new rules for audiovisual media services, which include a 30%…
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Amazon close to AVOD launch with IMDb
Amazon is close to launching an ad-supported streaming service for Fire TV users via subsidiary…
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Amazon greenlights Burnett’s Eco-Challenge, partners with Neil Gaiman
Amazon Studios has greenlit a revival of competition series Eco-Challenge from Survivor creator Mark Burnett and…
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Lionsgate stock jumps amid Amazon takeover speculation
Lionsgate stock has jumped by 7.6% following speculation around a potential takeover by Amazon. The…
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Amazon strikes overall deal with Handmaid’s Tale director
Amazon has struck an overall deal with The Handmaid’s Tale director Reed Morano. Morano, who…
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Netflix and HBO tie up for Emmy wins
HBO and Netflix reached a tie with 23 wins each during the 70th annual primtetime…
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Exclusive: Amazon eyes Bachelor producer for unscripted role
Network execs from ABC and Fox are being eyed for top unscripted roles at Top…
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BBC’s Tony Hall: FAANG needs regulation
BBC director general Tony Hall is calling for the taxation and regulation of “global giants”…
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Amazon hires ex-Eurodata exec for EMEA
Amazon Prime Video has hired former Eurodata exec Sahar Baghery as senior business development executive…
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BBC plans website cuts to fight FAANG
The BBC is planning to cut sections of its website to facilitate the user experience…
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Amazon taps Project Runway duo for reality fashion series
Amazon Prime is set to develop a reality fashion series from Project Runway duo Heidi…
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Amazon to launch Pistorius doc worldwide
Amazon is set to launch new Prime exclusive Pistorius, a four-part doc about the controversial…
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Report: Amazon developing DVR for Fire TV
Amazon is developing a “DVR for the streaming era” that will be able to record…