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Netflix strikes Microsoft advertising deal, as deals with Hollywood studios reviewed
Netflix has signed up Microsoft as its tech and sales partner for its upcoming ad-supported…
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Microsoft out of TikTok running as ByteDance rejects offer
Microsoft has ended its pursuit of TikTok’s US business after Chinese parent company ByteDance rejected…
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Walmart joins Microsoft’s TikTok bid, as retail giant eyes Amazon competition
US-based Walmart is partnering with Microsoft on a bid for TikTok’s American operations, as the…
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Tellem takes seat at Interlude
Former Xbox Entertainment Studios president Nancy Tellem has resurfaced as executive chairman of LA-based media…
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Sweeney joins Netflix board
Former Disney-ABC Television president Anne Sweeney has joined the board of streaming service Netflix. Sweeney…
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Nine’s digital chief CEO exits
Nine Network’s digital business Mi9 has appointed a managing director after the departure of its…
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Xbox Entertainment Studios to close as 18,000 jobs go
Microsoft’s original video division Xbox Entertainment Studios is to close as part of an 18,000-job…
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15% of US broadband users will soon ‘cut the cord’
Some 15% of US broadband users that subscribe to a legacy cable, satellite or telco…
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Microsoft and Orange in Dailymotion talks
Microsoft is talking to Orange about striking a partnership to develop its video site Dailymotion,…
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Ex-WB Network boss Jordan Levin joins Xbox studio
Former WB Network boss and Generate CEO Jordan Levin has joined Nancy Tellem at Xbox…
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Xbox TV buyers resigns from Microsoft
Former Universal Television chairman Blair Westlake has resigned from the entertainment arm of computer software…
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LoveFilm launches on Xbox One
TV and movie streaming service LoveFilm can now be accessed on the newly-launched Xbox One….
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CBS says new platforms allow it to ‘reset’ content sales business
CBS’ COO Joe Ianniello has told analysts that the introduction of new platforms and digital…
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Microsoft announces Xbox One launch partners
Microsoft has announced the “first wave” of launch partners for its new Xbox One games…
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‘Netflix to lead new wave of UK production M&A’
Netflix is among the emerging players set to lead a new wave of consolidation in…
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Microsoft closing its web TV service
Microsoft is set to close MSN TV – a subscription set-top service dating back to…
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Spielberg making Halo series for Microsoft’s new Xbox One
Steven Spielberg will produce a new series based on the Halo games franchise for Xbox…
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MSN ‘looking to revive Heroes for Xbox’
MSN could be planning to make a new season of NBC’s superhero drama Heroes for…
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BBC on-demand boss Danker leaves for Shazam
Daniel Danker is leaving the BBC to become chief product officer at media recognition service…
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Microsoft’s Halo show launching internationally
Content Television is launching Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, a live-action drama based on the…