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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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EntertainmentAcorn TV to co-produce Agatha Christie adaptation with BBC
This isn’t the first linear co-pro for the specialty SVOD. In fact, previous collaborations with linear producers have resulted in an Emmy nomination.
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EntertainmentAcorn TV to premiere three new exclusives in July
Betting big on North Americans’ love of Brit content, the SVOD continues to acquire programming at a rapid pace to spur continued growth
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LaunchesAcorn TV expands with Apple TV and iOS apps
The SVOD’s move further into the OTT space (complete with fresh titles) comes as it looks to broaden its reach in the U.S. streaming market.
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EntertainmentAcorn TV hopes to strike gold with Dominion Creek
The British-focused SVOD has acquired the rights to the Irish western as part of its goal to give fans more niche content.
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EntertainmentThe doctor is in: Doc Martin’s latest season bows on Acorn TV
The tactless physician from Cornwall is back, helping the SVOD strengthen its hold on the British content market.
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AwardsDigital originals growing their Emmy presence
Netflix dominates the digital award circuit again this year, with 34 nominations, while Amazon’s Transparent nabs 11.
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DistributionAcorn TV toasts Agatha Christie with launch of original series
Since acquiring 64% interest in the Christie estate, RLJE developed Partners in Crime to engage new viewers through its SVOD platform.
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DistributionAcorn TV gets U.S. digital premiere of ITV’s Vera
Series 5 of the British detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn will debut on the SVOD service on July 6.
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EntertainmentAcorn TV gets U.S. debut of Kiwi series The Brokenwood Mysteries
The four two-hour standalone mysteries will premiere on the SVOD service over consecutive Sundays in May.
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