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Chris Ottinger
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Aalderink and Lubbers band with MGM in Euro formats push
US studio MGM has set up a Dutch-based formats development operations with European programming execs…
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MGM rejigs int’l TV sales to achieve ‘greater efficiencies’
MGM has rejigged its international sales division in order to find “greater efficiencies”. The changes…
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Ex-Turner & Amblin chief to lead Epix
Former Turner and Amblin Partners chief Michael Wright has joined MGM’s US premium pay TV…
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MGM forms JV with Redseven
MGM Worldwide Television has formed a coproduction joint venture with Germany’s Redseven Entertainment. The partnership…
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MGM extends Robertson contract
MGM has renewed the contract of Greg Robertson, meaning he will remain in charge of…
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MGM wants to join unscripted’s big league
A year ago, MGM’s Chris Ottinger (left) told TBI that the studio was going to…
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OSN bags exclusive MGM movies
UAE-based pay TV provider OSN has renewed an exclusive supply deal for movies with MGM….
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Burnett takes over as Khanna exits MGM Television
Mark Burnett is taking control of MGM Television and Digital Group after the US studio…
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Sky Deutschland launches James Bond channel
The German arm of European pay TV operator Sky is launching a dedicated James Bond…
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MGM aims to become ‘powerhouse’ in unscripted
Buoyed by its recent deal with Mark Burnett that gave it The Apprentice and Survivor,…
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Lovefilm snags more Vikings
Amazon’s UK streaming service Lovefilm has bought rights to season two of drama series Vikings….
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Blinkbox takes James Bond catalogue in MGM deal
Blinkbox has inked a deal with MGM for the catalogue of James Bond movies. The…