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Netflix to launch Brazilian period drama
Netflix is set to produce its latest Brazilian original series, Coisa Mais Linda, a period…
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Ugly Betty star launches prodco
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera (pictured) has launched a yet-to-be-named production company with executive producer…
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COBA: Brexit ‘threatens UK’s int’l position’
The UK leaving the European Union without a trade deal would “jeopardise” the territory’s position…
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BBC launches interactive voice drama
The BBC has launched what it describes as its first “interactive voice drama” – an…
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Neighbours getting Turkish remake at Fox
Australian daily soap Neighbours is being remade for the first time in its 32-year history….
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Netflix officially drops Spacey
Netflix has fired award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, and will no longer produce TV shows and…
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BBC chief: SVOD nets won’t stop £500m shortfall
BBC chief Tony Hall (pictured) has warned a potential £500 million (US$652 million) shortfall in…
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Netflix orders second German original
SVOD giant Netflix has commissioned a second original drama from Germany. Dogs of Berlin follows…
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Walking Dead ‘could last 50 years’ – AMC chief
The Walking Dead could be around for 50 years if AMC chief executive Josh Sapan…
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Tele München to coproduce €26m Rai drama
Tele München Group (TMG) is set to co-produce an eight-hour adaptation of Umberto Eco’s The…
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Facebook wants focus on communities, not consumption
Facebook has again emphasised its video ambitions, but said its aim is to foster communities…
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Kaling preps Hulu Four Weddings adaptation
Hulu is developing UK movie classic Four Weddings and a Funeral with comedian, producer and…
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ITV America signs deal with true crime guru
ITV America has signed an exclusive deal with literary manager and producer Sharlene Martin along…
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YouTube Red orders Rabbit reality show
Online service YouTube Red has commissioned a reality competition series from Finland’s Rabbit Films. Ultimate…
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Netflix suspends House of Cards season six
Netflix and production partner Media Rights Capital (MRC) have suspended work on season six of…
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RTVE launches youth-focused OTT service
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has launched a new online video service targeted at a young…
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BBCWW moves away from originals strategy
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) will move away from commissioning originals for its BBC Earth and BBC…
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Amazon & ITV team ‘but SVOD model ending’
A veteran British producer has warned cosy coproduction arrangements between American SVOD services and UK…
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In-demand chart: Netherlands (October 23-29, 2017)
Our latest chart throws up a surprise, considering the amount of marketing, social media posts…
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Amazon moves to iconic Culver Studios
Amazon Studios is relocating from its Santa Monica base to the iconic Culver Studios. The…
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Aussie drama spend passes $1.3bn but kids suffer
Australia saw its scripted production spend hit A$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) for the first time,…
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Netflix folds House of Cards amid Spacey claims
Netflix has cancelled the show that has been core to its popularity, House of Cards….
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Amazon pledges to up video investment in 2018
Amazon has pledged to increase its investment in video next year, tailoring its content decisions…
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Netflix launches first aftershow with Stranger Things
Netflix will launch its first aftershow special named Beyond Stranger Things, for the TV hit’s…
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Sky bags Moomins reboot
UK satcaster Sky has boarded the upcoming reboot of Tove Jansson’s kids property Moomins. Sky…
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YouTube Red orders Sony’s Origin story drama
Subscription VOD service YouTube Red has ordered a sci-fi drama called Origin that has China…
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Lionsgate signs deal with Dexter’s Goldwyn
Lionsgate is set to partner with John Goldwyn, the well-known producer of Dexter and Manhunt:…
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A Gutsy take on the Moomins
Former FremantleMedia Finland and Friday TV chief Marika Makaroff has landed rights to Scandinavian kids…
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Netflix raises further $1.6bn for content spend
Netflix has announced plans to raise US$1.6 billion from investors, a week after the SVOD…
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Apple nabs Wandell from Amazon
Amazon’s head of international productions, Morgan Wandell, is leaving to join Apple as head of…