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  • Postman Pat
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    Netflix orders raft of Dreamworks shows

    2013-06-17T13:07:00Z

    Netflix has struck a landmark deal with Dreamworks Animation that will see it stream more than 300 hours of exclusive original programming from the Shrek and Kung Fu Panda producer.

  • The Meeps
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    Simon Fuller moves into kids TV

    2013-06-17T12:27:00Z

    American Idol producer Simon Fuller is to make his first move into kids TV with the launch of US musical series The Meeps.

  • BBC
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    BBC condemns Iranian threats

    2013-06-14T09:57:00Z

    The BBC has condemned threats made to the families of its journalists based in Iran ahead of the country’s presidential elections.

  • A local version of Undercover Boss, which sees a senior executive go undercover as an entry-level employee in their own firm, is set to launch in China.
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    Undercover Boss heads to China

    2013-06-14T09:29:00Z

    Undercover Boss is set to launch in China after All3Media International struck a deal with Dragon TV, part of the Shanghai Media Group.

  • DRG is the distributor of shows such as The Inbetweeners
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    MTG completes DRG acquisition

    2013-06-13T10:05:00Z

    Broadcaster Modern Times Group has acquired British distributor DRG for an undisclosed sum as former boss Jeremy Fox returns.

  • The Returned
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    French drama comes calling

    2013-06-13T08:00:00Z

    Channel 4’s move to air French zombie thriller The Returned (Les Revenants) in a primetime slot has paved the way for broadcasters to look across the Channel for further acquisitions.

  • The Winner Is
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    Monterosa set for US push after NBC deal

    2013-06-13T08:00:00Z

    Second-screen specialist Monterosa is planning a US push after striking a deal with NBC to support upcoming gameshows The Winner Is and Million Second Quiz.

  • hotincleveland
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    Sony hires head of acquisitions

    2013-06-13T08:00:00Z

    Sony Pictures Television is to boost investment in its UK general entertainment channel Sony Entertainment Television with the hire of former Chello Zone and Lovefilm acquisitions boss Steve Cole.

  • Jenny Daly
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    Indie boss on the hunt for more Storage

    2013-06-13T07:59:00Z

    T Group’s Jenny Daly talks to Peter White about her biggest hit and international ambitions

  • App
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    ZDF acquires Kees Abrahams' App

    2013-06-12T17:43:00Z

    German broadcaster ZDF has become the first international broadcaster to board Kees Abrahams’ latest project, App. 

  • The Inbetweeners
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    DRG sale set to complete

    2013-06-12T12:27:00Z

    Broadcaster Modern Times Group is set to complete its acquisition of British distributor DRG this week, as the company begins talks with staff.

  • Vigilante Diaries
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    Chill launches episodic funding

    2013-06-12T11:44:00Z

    Online distribution platform Chill is moving into the next stage of crowdfunding as it launches episodic funding for its first original series, Jason Mewes-fronted Vigilante Diaries.

  • Daniela Neumann
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    Daniela Neumann to leave Viasat

    2013-06-12T11:37:00Z

    Daniela Neumann, Viasat vice president of content and development, is to leave the pan-regional European broadcaster later this year.

  • Thandie Newton
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    DirecTV renews Rogue from UK indie Greenroom

    2013-06-12T11:32:00Z

    US pay TV network DirecTV has ordered a second season of Thandie Newton-fronted crime drama Rogue from UK indie Greenroom Entertainment.

  • Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan
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    BBC America renews Dominic Monaghan wildlife series

    2013-06-11T12:52:00Z

    US cable network BBC America has ordered a second season of Channel 5 wildlife acquisition Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan.

  • Moshi Monsters
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    Moshi Monsters heading to television

    2013-06-11T12:43:00Z

    Moshi Monsters is finally coming to TV after Mind Candy unveiled plans to produce an animated series based on the popular kids brand.

  • American Idol
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    Former Shine exec Per Blankens to EP American Idol

    2013-06-11T12:23:00Z

    Former Shine exec Per Blankens will be charged with revamping American Idol after being named executive producer of the FremantleMedia-produced format.

  • Tamara Ecclestone
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    Twofour closes international deals

    2013-06-11T12:03:00Z

    Myleene Klass and Tamara Ecclestone are set to travel the world after Twofour Rights closed a number of international programme sales.

  • Sarah Beeny
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    Beeny's Double Your House goes global

    2013-06-11T10:10:00Z

    Sarah Beeny is heading to Australia and Scandinavia after Zodiak Rights closed a raft of sales for Double Your House For Half The Money.

  • Top Gear
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    BBC Worldwide orders Top Gear week

    2013-06-11T10:02:00Z

    BBC Worldwide is scheduling a week of Top Gear programming across its network of channels.