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NewsBilly Crudup joins Netflix psychological thriller “Gypsy”
The dramatic series stars Naomi Watts (who also serves as executive producer), and is slated to drop on the global SVOD platform in 2017.
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DistributionDefy Media pairs with 3 Ball Entertainment on original programming
The deal follows the recent expansion of Defy’s television and OTT development division, which is now led by Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack.
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FeaturedUnivision’s top bid enough to buy bankrupt Gawker
The Hispanic-focused media co continues to bolster its digital content offerings, paying $135 million for the Nick Denton-owned online publication.
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FeaturedeOne acquires full stake in Secret Location
The deal comes more than two years after eOne took an undisclosed equity stake in the Toronto-based digital studio.
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NewsAmazon Prime adds Miss Danielle’s Preschoolbuds
The live-action preschool series is the latest in a number of moves by Amazon to expand its roster of edu-tainment-based preschool content.
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FeaturedMore funding flows to FloSports
The $21.2 million financing round, led by DCM Ventures and BDMI, will be used to accelerate growth into new sports verticals for the SVOD.
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DistributionInterscope, Keshet to woo millennials through music
The partners have signed a multi-year deal to co-develop scripted and unscripted music-related content featuring some famous recording artists.
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FeaturedMachinima revamps programming channels
By expanding the channel lineup and clearly defining programming, the network looks to appeal to new and existing fans.
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FeaturedIzo scoops Jason Hargrove to lead original programming
The exec previously worked at Fuse Media, Machinima, MTV Networks and Fox Searchlight Pictures, and brings “deep experience” in the world of music.
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EntertainmentHopster touches down in the U.S.
The U.K.-based SVOD app is launching state-side with a new catalog of children’s shows, including DHX Media’s Monster Math Squad.
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