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ViacomCBS
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Australia’s Seven ‘explored merger’ with ViacomCBS’s Network Ten
Australian broadcaster Seven West Media reportedly held talks with ViacomCBS about merging with Network Ten,…
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Acorn TV, ViacomCBS’s C5 prep PD James ‘Inspector Dalgliesh’ adaptation
AMC Networks-owned streamer Acorn TV and Channel 5 have joined forces on an adaptation of…
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ViacomCBS overhauls streaming division, with Pluto’s Tom Ryan promoted & senior exec exits
ViacomCBS is overhauling its global streaming operations, with Pluto TV’s CEO Tom Ryan appointed at…
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ViacomCBS ups Wincie Knight to oversee global inclusivity and diversity strategy
ViacomCBS has promoted Wincie Knight to VP of global inclusion strategy at ViacomCBS Networks International…
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Paramount+ takes ‘Grease’ reboot from WarnerMedia’s HBO Max
ViacomCBS’s OTT service Paramount+ has picked up the forthcoming Grease spin-off, which had been previously with…
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News round-up: BBC Three’s ViacomCBS deal; Vuulr expands slate; C4 orders Diana doc
BBC Three, BET snag ViacomCBS comedy Broadcasters in Europe, Africa, New Zealand and Latin America…
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ViacomCBS unveils new distribution arm, names senior management team
ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) has restructured its distribution business, with its activities combined with those…
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News round-up: eOne sells ‘Nurses’; NENT’s ‘Farm’ opens in Netherlands; TVF sales; AMC strikes C5 deal
Foxtel & NBCU among networks to take eOne’s ‘Nurses’ Foxtel in Australia, NBCUniversal International Networks…
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ViacomCBS reveals ‘Godfather’ drama & talks global strategy for new streamer Paramount+
ViacomCBS has revealed a raft of new shows and unveiled the name for its soon-to-launch…
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ViacomCBS restructures AVOD & SVOD operations across EMEA, names chief
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has restructured its AVOD and SVOD operations into a new division…
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ViacomCBS exec Ben Frow urges others to use ‘no diversity, no commission’ policy
Ben Frow, ViacomCBS Networks UK’s director of programmes, has said other broadcasters should adopt his…
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ViacomCBS to put Pluto TV into Brazilian orbit from December
ViacomCBS-owned AVOD streamer Pluto TV will be rolled out in Brazil from December, the media…
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Nickelodeon adds ABC Studios alum Zack Olin to oversee live action
ViacomCBS-owned kids channel Nickelodeon has appointed former ABC Studios exec Zack Olin to oversee its…
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ViacomCBS to bundle Apple TV+, Showtime and CBS All Access
ViacomCBS has reportedly agreed a deal with Apple to launch the iPhone maker’s first bundled…
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HBO Max takes Comedy Central live-action amid ViacomCBS animation focus
WarnerMedia’s recently launched streamer HBO Max has struck a deal to acquire three live-action shows…
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ViacomCBS hires Cineflix Rights acquisitions exec to head VIS
ViacomCBS has appointed the VP of acquisitions at UK-based Cineflix Rights to head up Viacom…
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ViacomCBS reveals territories & content plans for global streamer, ahead of 2021 launch
ViacomCBS has revealed more details about its expanded international streaming service, which is set to…
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ViacomCBS taps Marvel exec Grant Gish to head adult animation
ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Group has appointed former Marvel Studios and Fox Animation exec Grant…
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CBS to ringfence 25% of scripted development budget to improve diversity
CBS has become the first US broadcast network to put in place targets to improve…
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Former Pop TV boss Brad Schwartz departs Audible after less than a month
Brad Schwartz, the former president of ViacomCBS-owned Pop TV, has departed his position as Audible…
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MTV Studios extends animation boom by replicating ‘Clone High’
ViacomCBS-owned MTV Studios is to “reimagine” the early-2000s adult animated comedy series Clone High. Original…
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NBCU plumps up Peacock with non-exclusive ViacomCBS programming
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has picked up a raft of ViacomCBS movies and TV shows for its…
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UK’s Channel 5 picks up shows from seven BAME-led indies
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has commissioned a range of projects from seven BAME (black, Asian…
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UKTV’s Alibi snags trio of US dramas from ViacomCBS
Britain’s UKTV has acquired three new US drama series – Why Women Kill, Tommy and…
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ViacomCBS strikes Sky TVOD deal for Comedy Central, MTV titles
ViacomCBS has agreed a distribution deal with Sky in the UK to place its pay…
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Showtime picks up UK thriller ‘We Hunt Together’
ViacomCBS-owned US network Showtime has picked up BBC Studios’ psychological thriller We Hunt Together for…
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ViacomCBS appoints Disney’s Yolanda Cochran to head kids production
ViacomCBS has appointed Yolanda T. Cochran from Disney-owned Freeform to oversee production for its Kids…
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TBI Weekly: Six Reasons Why Adult Animation Is Set To Flourish
Adult animation is a well-worn medium but the unique combination of a global production shutdown,…
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ViacomCBS outlines plans for ‘super-serving’ SVOD with 30,000 hours
ViacomCBS will look to retain more rights to its programming as it prepares to roll…
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ViacomCBS ends relationship with ‘Live PD’ producer Big Fish Entertainment
ViacomCBS has “ended its relationship” with Big Fish Entertainment, the MGM-owned producer behind shows such…