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NewsNetflix orders raft of Dreamworks shows
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.
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NewsBBC condemns Iranian threats
The BBC has condemned threats made to the families of its journalists based in Iran ahead of the country’s presidential elections.
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NewsUndercover Boss heads to China
Undercover Boss is set to launch in China after All3Media International struck a deal with Dragon TV, part of the Shanghai Media Group.
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NewsChill launches episodic funding
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.
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NewsBBC America renews Dominic Monaghan wildlife series
US cable network BBC America has ordered a second season of Channel 5 wildlife acquisition Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan.
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NewsMoshi Monsters heading to television
Moshi Monsters is finally coming to TV after Mind Candy unveiled plans to produce an animated series based on the popular kids brand.
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NewsLeft Bank produces Outlander for Starz
Left Bank Pictures is producing US cable network Starz’s major adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s series of fantasy adventure novels Outlander.
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NewsA+E hires Jana Bennett as Bio boss
Former BBC chief Jana Bennett has been confirmed as president of US cable networks Bio and Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) after joining A+E Networks.
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NewsLifetime finalises UK launch plans
Female skewing pay-TV network Lifetime is expected to make its UK debut in the fourth quarter of the year, as parent company A+E Networks UK enters the final stages of its launch plan.
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NewsUS cable net TruTV orders ITVS auction format
US cable network TruTV has ordered a new auction format from the US arm of ITV Studios.
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NewsDiscovery boots up YouTube channel
Discovery has ordered 15 new online series as part of the launch of its original YouTube channel TestTube.
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NewsEmbarrassing Bodies heads down under
Embarrassing Bodies is set to be remade for Australia with UK host Dr Christian Jessen offering advice to Aussie patients.
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NewsBBC3 orders Cleveland kidnap doc
BBC3 has ordered a fast turnaround documentary on the Cleveland kidnappings and acquired BBC America drama Orphan Black.
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NewsYnon Kreiz made Maker Studios chair
Former Endemol boss Ynon Kreiz has joined YouTube channel operator Maker Studios as executive chairman as the VoD business expands internationally.
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NewsABC books Gogglebox for talent contest
US network ABC is developing You’re Booked, a new talent contest format from Gogglebox Entertainment.
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NewsFar Moor sets up US division
TV financier and indie producer Far Moor has opened an office in LA and hired industry veteran Louisa Spring as part of its expansion into the US.
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NewsPsycho spin-off Bates Motel snapped up by Universal
Pay TV broadcaster Universal Channel has acquired the first run rights to Psycho prequel Bates Motel.
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NewsSky takes Thatcher doc global
A raft of international broadcasters have acquired Sky Vision documentary Thatcher: A Memoir following the death of the former prime minister.
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NewsTVF plans formats push
British distributor TVF International is aggressively expanding into formats following the hire of its first formats chief Daniel Nembhard.
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NewsZig Zag gameshow lands at Syfy
US cable network Syfy has ordered high-octane gameshow Exit from UK indie Zig Zag Productions.