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EntertainmentAcorn TV’s “Striking Out” on original drama
The Irish series marks the SVOD’s latest co-pro as cross-border partnerships play an increasingly vital role in its growth strategy.
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EntertainmentSmithsonian Channel goes to the zoo for season two
With a panda earning 1.9 million Facebook shares in season one, it’s no wonder the digital series Wild Inside the National Zoo has been renewed.
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FeaturedBBC Worldwide takes “Mission Selfie”
The five-part series, hosted by social media personalities Ben Brown and Steve Booker, is BBC Worldwide’s debut digital-first commission.
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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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EntertainmentCollins Key takes his magic act to Live.me
The YouTuber, who rose to fame on America’s Got Talent, has turned to the live-streaming platform for a new way to connect with fans.
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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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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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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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