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Entertainment
Twitch launches dedicated arts category
To promote the new Twitch Creative platform, the live-streaming service will broadcast the entire library of Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting.
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Entertainment
Opposites attract: Zoomin and NewBeTV pact on global content strategy
The pair are merging their respective talents in distribution and content creation to reach a multi-national and multi-lingual market.
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Distribution
Defy Media grows programming slate, adds key hire
The appointment comes as the digital media co ramps up content production and expands distribution with new partners.
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Gaming
Game on: Endemol Beyond USA’s Smasher goes live
The launch marks the MCN’s second effort at creating a dedicated, digital-first network following the success of its Icon brand.
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Gaming
Stage Ten to expand beta for live-streaming e-sports platform
CEO Dave Lazar says creators can produce more interesting content by bringing in guest stars and creating talk-show formats.
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Entertainment
Machinima launches first original PlayStation Vue series
Sony’s cloud-based OTT service, which launched in May, now features the gaming-themed variety shows All Systems Go! and Sandbox.
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Distribution
Pokemon packs in more VOD deals
The Pokemon Company International has forged a number of content streaming deals, including a multiple-territory agreement with Google Play.
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Entertainment
Oculus announces new VR apps, including Facebook and Hulu
The social networking giant will be among the first to roll out 360-optimized content for the virtual reality headsets.
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Gaming
Stage Ten introduces new live-gaming platform
The new service taps into North America’s $600 million e-sports market, enabling gamers to live-cast videos from multiple locations.
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Distribution
Viewster bolsters its brand with Defy-produced content
The VOD’s newest channel features Shut Up! Cartoon’s hit Smosh Babies, one of several series aimed at winning the digitally smitten Gen Z market.