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CBeebies buys Tilly and Friends for international nets
The BBC has acquired animated series Tilly and Friends for its international CBeebies channels. The…
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One bidder in exclusive talks for La7
Telecom Italia has said it is in exclusive negotiations with Italian media firm Cairo Communications…
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YouTube partner Rightster acquires Preview Networks
YouTube channel partner Rightster has acquired Preview Networks, a distributor of movie trailers online. Rightster…
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New Belgian pay TV service launches with raft of intn’l channels
Dutch telco KPN has launched a new pay TVservice in Belgium, Snow. The service will…
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Annecchino replaces Dall’Orto at Viacom
Antonio Campo Dall’Orto has left Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and will be replaced by…
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Endemol management shake-up continues with Paraskakis appointment
Endemol has announced another senior management change, appointing Fotini Paraskakis managing director of its Asian…
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NATPE News: MTV’s Tr3s orders daily talkshow, Latin concert series
MTV’s US-Hispanic channel Tr3s has ordered a pair of new series. Daily news format Show…
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ATF Buyer Profile: Sian Ju Tan, MTV and Comedy Central
Sian Ju Tan Vice President of MTV & Comedy Central Brands, Asia Viacom International Media…
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MTV orders third Jersey Shore spin-off
MTV has ordered a third Jersey Shore spin-off, commissioning a hybrid talk show, reality series…
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MTV hires Susanne Daniels as president of programming
Former Lifetime exec Susanne Daniels is to replace David Janollari as president of programming at…
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Canada’s turn to shine
Canada is a top originator of English-language scripted and factual content. Ever savvier of the…
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MTV hires new Russian boss
Viacom International Media Networks has hired Elena Balmont as general manager of its Russian channels…
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Blood and gore and TV shows
Television is getting scarier. Horror has always had an on-off relationship with the small screen…
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MTV ups Latin head of acquisitions
Viacom International Media Networks has promoted Marisol Amaya to senior director of programming acquisitions. Amaya…
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MIPCOM looks to the Middle East
There will be a particular focus on the Middle East and Turkey at MIPCOM next…
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MTV named the biggest TV channel in Europe
Viacom’s MTV is the most widely distributed channel in Europe, according to new research. The…
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Pay TV dual revenue stream under threat, says Bill Roedy
Pay TV’s dual revenue stream model faces a number of challenges that could have a…
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MTV cuts raft of programming deals in CEE and CIS markets
Viacom International Media Networks has concluded numerous deals for MTV and Nickelodeon programming across the…
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US Cable Upfront Report
TBI has teamed with independent research specialist CableU to get under the skin of this…
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MTV to launch Malaysian version of Pimp My Ride
MTV is to launch a local version of reality series Pimp My Ride in Malaysia….
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MTV strikes Middle East and African deals
MTV’s international sales arm Viacom International Media Networks has closed a raft of programming deals…
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MTV to end Jersey Shore after sixth season
US cable network is to end its smash hit reality series Jersey Shore after its…