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Comedy
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BBC launches first VR comedy experience for People Just Do Nothing
The BBC has unveiled its first ever virtual reality comedy film – a VR spin-off…
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UK indies: ITV backs new indie, Endemol expands Zeppotron
Men Behaving Badly scribe Simon Nye and Tiger Aspect MD Sophie Clarke-Jervoise (pictured) have teamed to…
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Hootenanny comedy The Bisexual scores presales with Canal+, Stan
Ahead of its debut on Hulu and the UK’s Channel 4, Hootenanny comedy The Bisexual…
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Netflix brings 13 regions together for stand-up series
Netflix is set to bring together 47 comedians and 13 regions in a stand-up comedy…
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eOne plans comedy with creators of Skins, People Just Do Nothing
Entertainment One (eOne) is partnering with Skins creator Bryan Elsley and the trio behind BBC/Netflix…
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Bruce Tuchman invests in ‘Netflix of stand up comedy’
Bruce Tuchman, former president of AMC Global and Sundance Channel Global, has invested in NextUp,…
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Strike averted as WGA agrees ‘tentative’ deal
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has struck a “tentative” deal with Hollywood’s film and…
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Hulu’s Mindy Project coming to an end
Hulu comedy The Mindy Project is to end after a final, sixth season. The series…
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CBS greenlights Big Bang Theory offshoot
The Big Bang Theory, one the US’s most-successful sitcoms, is getting its first spin off….
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White Gold shines at BBCWW’s Showcase
White Gold was the most popular show among buyers at the BBC Worldwide Showcase event…
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Sam Bain comedy set for iPlayer & BBC Two
An upcoming three-part comedy from Peep Show writer Sam Bain will debut on the BBC…
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Sam Bain comedy set for iPlayer & BBC Two
An upcoming three-part comedy from Peep Show writer Sam Bain will debut on the BBC…
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Jason Simms joining Sky Vision from Fox
Jason Simms is swapping his role as senior VP of global acquisitions at Fox Networks…
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Netflix dives into Spanish-language comedy
Netflix has ordered a new Spanish-language comedy from Mexican filmmaker Manolo Caro. Described as a…
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US Cable Upfront Report
TBI has teamed with independent research specialist CableU to get under the skin of this…