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ABC Family hires NBC exec for scripted push

The latest step in ABC Family’s bid to double its original programming output is to hire an NBC comedy development executive. Simran S. Sethi will join the Disney-ABC Television Group-owned US cable channel as senior VP, original programming and development. She will manage ABC’s scripted team, work on “brand-appropriate” development ideas and oversee pilots. At […]

Netflix film strategy extends with Sandler exclusives

Netflix has penned a deal with movie actor Adam Sandler to bring four of his next feature films exclusively to the service. Under terms of the deal, films from Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions will debut on Netflix in all territories it operates in. Sandler will produce and star in the titles. Sandler’s current studio commitments […]