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Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires

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Baywatch

Sky buys Baywatch reboot for UK & Ireland

California lifeguard series returns more than two decades after original drama ended

El Centro

Spain’s Movistar Plus restructures content team

Telefónica-owned streamer and pay TV operator looks to bolster originals

Real Housewives of Orange County

SPT buys Real Housewives firm 32 Flavors

Acquisition comes three years after launch of Alex Baskin-founded production company

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