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Distribution
Machinima brings originals’ slate to Spain, Portugal
The new SVOD for gamers, created with AMC Networks Intl, is a bid to win young audiences that increasingly favor on-demand options over TV.
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Entertainment
Crackle preps for summer with Seinfeld, Dead Rising and more
The Sony-owned VOD has built a small-but-mighty slate of originals, led by Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, all scheduled to bow this June.
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Entertainment
Twitch banks on shareability
With its new “Clips” feature, the Amazon-owned live streamer will allow users to cut short-form clips from live broadcasts for social distribution.
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Entertainment
Turner, eLeague ink multi-year deal with Twitch
Although the vertical is still finding its footing on linear, the Amazon-owned streamer is prepped to begin broadcasting games on weekdays.
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Gaming
Activision Blizzard takes its content to Facebook
The gaming co will harness the massive reach of the social network with live broadcasts of its upcoming e-sports matches.
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Distribution
Pilgrim 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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Entertainment
Hulu hedges its bets with Sonic the Hedgehog
The iconic video game character will debut on the SVOD later this month as Hulu aims to offer more kid-friendly content.
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Entertainment
#NewFronts: Maker Studios unveils six new original series
Last year saw a number of high-profile people moves for the network, but the focus at its presentation was on new programs to come.
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Distribution
Lionsgate brings its movie might to Steam
The deal will bring blockbuster titles to the gaming co.’s 125-million-strong user base and taps the fast-growing, worldwide e-sports vertical.
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Gaming
Legends of Gaming U.K. returns
The Endemol Shine Beyond UK series generates about 71 million monthly views, cashing in on the growing strength of e-sports worldwide.