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FeaturedNatGeo makes its first foray into VR
The network has enlisted Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow for its 12-minute short doc project, which looks at the dangers faced by African elephants.
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FeaturedCarpool Karaoke goes digital with Apple Music partnership
The service has secured a first-window licensing deal with CBS Television Studios for a series based on the popular late show segment.
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FeaturedUnivision appoints chief entertainment, digital officer
The Hispanic-American media co has appointed Isaac Lee to the newly created position of chief news, entertainment and digital officer.
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DistributionVice expands to 51 new territories
The millennial-friendly media co will spread to the Middle East, Africa, India and Southeast Asia, while growing across Australia and Canada.
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Non-FictionCuriosityStream, Arrow Media head to Jupiter
The factual SVOD has commissioned the indie studio to develop the new documentary short, which covers the mission of NASA’s Juno spacecraft.
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FeaturedRS West ’16: Streaming execs urge digital “ecosystems”
Senior execs weighed in on current and future opportunities in the digital space, and encouraged thinking about platforms as experiences.
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DistributionPilgrim inks partnership deal with e-sports firm ESL
The producer has teamed with the Electronic Sports League to develop and distribute original content for both the linear and digital spaces.
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DistributionJeremy Clarkson’s Amazon series gets a name
The Grand Tour will see the former Top Gear star, along with James May and Richard Hammond, host weekly episodes from global locations.
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Launches#NewFronts: Nat Geo goes wild for virtual reality
The 128-year-old media co will launch NG VR Studio, placing audiences on the ground with explorers, photographers and storytellers.
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DistributionDoc/Fest reveals 64 project teams for MeetMarket
Reps from Google VR, Netflix and A+E Networks will screen the chosen docs at this year’s festival.
Daniele Alcinii
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