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Hulu orders Wayne Brady reality series from Fremantle
Hulu has ordered an unscripted series exploring the personal life of actor, comedian and singer…
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Hulu to explore Sherri Papini case in Marwar Junction docuseries
Hulu has ordered a true crime docuseries exploring the six-year journey of Sherri Papini’s disappearance…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Behind the changing fortunes of US pay-TV & streaming key players
As North America’s pay-TV & streaming landscape continues to shift, Sarah Henschel, principal analyst at…
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“Nobody’s safe right now” in US scripted, say ‘Everyone Is Doing Great’ creators
It’s a good time to be an independent producer, with the scripted industry going through…
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Disney to cut dozens of shows from Disney+ and Hulu around world, as strategy shift hits
Disney has revealed dozens of shows are set to be removed from its streaming services…
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Comcast “more likely than not” to sell Hulu stake to Disney, says CEO Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has said that the NBCUniversal parent will “more likely than not”…
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Hulu adds 20th Television comedy ‘Deli Boys’ via Onyx Collective
Disney’s Onyx Collective brand has picked up 20th Television comedy pilot Deli Boys to series…
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Disney plans DTC content cuts & combined Disney+ & Hulu app as streaming losses slow
Disney is to launch a combined Disney+ and Hulu app by the end of the…
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Disney moves ‘Dancing With The Stars’ back to ABC following single season on Disney+
Disney has u-turned on its decision to place long-running entertainment series Dancing With The Stars…
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Disney cuts Hulu & Freeform execs as production operations merged & creative acquisitions unit closed
Disney has begun laying off staff as part of its “strategic realignment”, with production operations…
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Hulu gets inside killers’ minds in docuseries ‘The Lesson Is Murder’
US streamer Hulu has ordered a new docuseries from ABC News Studios, which delves into…
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Hulu & Peacock to share ‘New Girl’ after Netflix license expires
US comedy series New Girl is moving streaming homes next month, leaving Netflix after a…
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News round-up: Hulu orders unscripted trio; Banijay Iberia supports D&I organisation; Viaplay races to Verstappen doc
Hulu orders unscripted trio Hulu has ordered a trio of original unscripted series. Love In…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger talks Hulu future & succession plans
The future ownership of Hulu remains uncertain as Disney CEO Bob Iger remained non-committal when…
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Comcast open to selling Hulu stake to non-Disney buyer
Comcast president Mike Cavanagh has indicated the company would be willing to consider alternative deals…
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Exclusive: Why the TV industry is all ears for podcasts
Nick Edwards investigates what it takes to adapt an audio production for the screen but…
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Hulu seeks missing Morgan Nick in Ridley Scott & ABC News Studios docuseries
US streamer Hulu has commissioned Still Missing Morgan, a new docuseries from ABC News Studios…
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Disney’s int’l content chief exits, as new-look structure emerges
Disney’s chairman of international content & operations is leaving the company in the wake of…
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Hulu acquires UK comedy horror ‘Wreck’ for US debut
Hulu has acquired comedy horror series Wreck for its US debut. Produced by Fremantle-backed UK…
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Disney overhauls content & streaming, cuts 7,000 jobs & eyes third-party sales
Disney is cutting 7,000 jobs, slashing $3bn from content spend and overhauling its content operations,…
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Fox Entertainment & Hulu expand content partnership
Fox Entertainment and Disney-owned streaming service Hulu have entered into a multi-year content partnership. Under…
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Hulu orders Ashley Madison doc from ABC News Studios & ‘Glow Up’ prodco Wall to Wall
Disney-owned US streamer Hulu has ordered The Ashley Madison Affair (working title), a docuseries about…
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Hulu & 20th TV pair with Fox’s Bento Box on Dan Levy’s animation ‘Standing By’
Disney and NBCUniveral-owned streamer Hulu has ordered an animated comedy from Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy…
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Disney+’s ‘Andor’ gets limited showing on network TV & Hulu
Disney is bringing the first two episodes of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor to…
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Hulu searches for Private Dulaney in ABC News Studios true crime docuseries
US streamer Hulu has commissioned Where Is Private Dulaney?, a new true crime docuseries hailing…
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TBI Weekly: Why the rise of TV’s working-class heroes matters
Screenwriter Brendan Foley tracks an emerging trend in drama and comedy portraying the battles of…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Why streaming’s future lies in a hybrid model
Omdia analyst Max Signorelli explores how consumer demand is impacting advertising opportunities for streamers and…
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Hulu & RTÉ board Irish dark comedy ‘Obituary’
Disney-owned US streamer Hulu has commissioned Obituary, a new Irish dark comedy series set around…
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Prime Video & Viaplay travel to ‘Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne’
Prime Video Canada and Nordic streamer Viaplay are among a slew of broadcasters and platforms…
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News round-up: Hulu developing hazing death doc; Crave orders Carolyn Taylor comedy; ITVS takes ‘Queens For The Night’ rights
Hulu developing hazing death doc Hulu is in development on Death At Penn State, a…