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Buyer’s Profile: Marcos Milanez, chief content officer, Rakuten TV
In this ongoing series, TBI speaks to key buyers about the shows they want and…
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TBI’s 2024 Predictions: Cédric Dufour, CEO, Rakuten TV
2024 is set to be a pivotal year for the global content industry, so TBI…
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‘TED Talks’ moves onto FAST channel after deal with Rakuten TV
Streaming platform Rakuten TV has added to its FAST channels portfolio with the launch of…
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Quintus Studios launches doc-focused FAST channel
German AVOD operator and distributor Quintus Studios has partnered with VOD platform Rakuten TV to…
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Factual Round up: UKTV & ZDF pick up Scorpion TV docs; ‘Cops’ comes to social media; Rakuten TV launches ‘Seve’
UKTV & ZDF pick up Scorpion TV docs UKTV, ZDF and others have struck deals…
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Rakuten TV launches sports doc-focused Rakuten Stories channel
Streaming service Rakuten TV has launched Rakuten Stories, a new free, ad-supported linear channel focused…
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Kids round-up: Sky Kids orders mental health shows; Rakuten TV adds kids’ channels; HBO Max bags ‘Sesame Street’ special
Sky Kids orders mental health shows UK pay-TV channel Sky Kids has commissioned Clam Brain,…
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Rakuten TV preps more than 90 pan-European FAST channels
Streaming service Rakuten TV is ramping up its presence across Europe by launching more than…
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ViacomCBS & Rakuten join forces to take kids’ streamer Nick+ to Japan
US-based ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has signed a long-term agreement with Japan’s Rakuten Group to…
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Starzplay strikes Rakuten TV distribution across Europe
OTT operator Rakuten TV has struck a deal that will see the international streaming service…
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Covid-19 round-up: German broadcasters to shoulder costs; Oprah launches Apple show; Rakuten TV adds free films
Apple launches Oprah Talks Covid-19 Oprah Winfrey has launched an Apple TV+ show exploring the…
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Rakuten TV to launch AVOD offering with Hollywood content and originals
OTT operator Rakuten TV it to launch its first AVOD channels within its platform, providing…
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Rakuten TV to expand to 40 territories in 2019
Rakuten TV is looking to triple its market presence to 40 territories in 2019 via…
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AMC Iberia to launch SVOD service
AMC Network Iberia is planning to launch a streaming service in Spain, in partnership with…
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Wuaki becomes Rakuten.tv as FC Barcelona deal kicks off
On-demand TV service Wuaki has changed its name to Rakuten.tv, following a global rebranding exercise…