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BritBox
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BritBox orders ‘The Bay’ and acquires ‘Death In Paradise’
North American streamer BritBox is looking to “significantly expand” its programming with a new original…
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ITV, BBC unveil UK-focused BritBox’s line-up and price point
ITV and the BBC have revealed the look of their forthcoming UK-focused streaming service…
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BBC Studios plans investment amid ‘hyper-competition’
BBC Studios (BBCS) is to invest further in UK production companies amid “hyper-competition” in the…
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TBI Weekly: Making sense of the tug of war for BritBox (Column)
The reported friction between the BBC and ITV over windowing shows for their joint SVOD…
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BritBox UK talks snag amid different agendas for BBC, ITV
The future of BritBox UK could be in question as the BBC and ITV look…
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ITV banking on targeted programmable advertising after tough Q1
ITV is “making good progress” on delivering its strategy after turning in a Q1 performance…
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ITV boss defends “different and distinctive” BritBox UK plans
ITV boss Carolyn McCall has defended the broadcaster’s SVOD tie-up with the BBC, BritBox UK,…
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BBC, ITV confirm plans for Netflix rival Britbox UK
The BBC and ITV expect to launch their joint SVOD service BritBox in the UK…
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TCAs: CuriosityStream, Nat Geo, BritBox unveil slates
CuriosityStream finds Speed with Arrow Media Factual SVOD CuriosityStream – which made its debut at the TCAs…
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TBI Weekly: AVOD, branding and ‘You’ discussion dominates NATPE
The aftermath of rampant consolidation was in the spotlight at this week’s NATPE market, where…
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BritBox surpasses half million subscribers
BritBox, the SVOD owned by BBC Studios and ITV, has reached 500,000 subscribers, doubling the…
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ITV hires Britbox exec for SVOD push
ITV has hired Britbox exec Reemah Sakaan to push new SVOD plans for the company…
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Britbox sets up new original Dark Heart, adds to live offering
Britbox, the streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV providing British TV in the US,…
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BritBox platform unveils Royal Wedding plans
BritBox, the BBC Studios/ITV SVOD platform that targets North America, has announced plans to showcase…
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Britbox hits 250,000 US subs & eyes int’l expansion
Britbox, the SVOD service from BBC Worldwide, ITV and AMC Networks, claims to have gained…
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SVOD net Acorn coproducing comedy original with ABC
Subscription VOD service Acorn TV is pushing deeper into original programming through the coproduction of…
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BritBox squares up to rivals with Bletchley Circle original drama
Best-of-British SVOD service BritBox has commissioned its first original drama, a spin-off of ITV drama…
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MIPCOM news round up, day 2
The top deals, shows and announcements from yesterday (day two) on the Croisette. AMC Networks…
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Acorn subs to witness BBC’s Decline and Fall
Subscription on-demand service Acorn TV has acquired US rights to BBC comedy Decline and Fall….
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ITV Studios hoists ITV to revenue growth
ITV Studios saw its revenue hit nearly £1.4 billion (US$1.7 billion) in 2016, which helped…
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US SVOD service joins BBC drama
US best of British SVOD service Acorn has become the US partner on Love, Lies…
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BritBox names BBCWW exec as president
BritBox, the forthcoming US subscription VOD service from BBC Worldwide, ITV and AMC Networks has…
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BBC, ITV, AMC pact for BritBox US SVOD service
The UK’s two largest broadcasters and The Walking Dead cable net AMC are joining forces…