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DistributionE.W. Scripps acquires Cracked for $39 million
Digital chief Adam Symson says the broadcaster will focus on bringing the humor brand into the OTT space and expanding its distribution opportunities.
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DistributionHulu grabs SVOD rights to Curious George
The acquisition of the beloved series comes as the service ramps up its exclusive TV offerings in a bid to distinguish itself from the competition.
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DistributionSupergravity and Heard Well partner on Gayby Baby
The documentary film will see a brief theatrical run in 50 cities before heading to VOD on May 1, in time for International Family Equality Day.
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FeaturedYouku Tudou says yes to Alibaba proposal
The YouTube-like Chinese digital video platform will become part of Jack Ma’s growing media empire as Alibaba looks to dominate in the VOD space.
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IndustryGoPro pushes mobile with new app acquisitions
The move to purchase new creator tools comes following a disappointing fourth quarter and a pending round of layoffs for the company.
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AdvertisingConn Fishburn on Zealot’s acquisition of Allscreen
The digital media company will now have access to more than 500 publishers, including The Los Angeles Times.
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DistributionDramaFever signs multi-year deal with CJ E&M
The New York-based SVOD adds a slate of Korean movies and TV shows to its library, as it fights off rumors it is once again for sale.
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FeaturedVessel taps Ivana Kirkbride as VP of content acquisition
The former YouTube exec spent four years with the Google-owned giant, where she was head of originals and unscripted, among other roles.
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FeaturedVivendi finalizes acquisition of Dailymotion
The French media giant now owns an 80% share in the streaming platform following a $242-million deal with parent company Orange.
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FeaturedZealot Networks takes shopping spree to Nashville
Danny Zappin’s media firm buys three companies in the country music capital and opens up a local office there, headed by his brother.
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