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DistributionDigital Theatre to bow BBC arts collection
In the coming months, 70 new titles will become available to the niche SVOD’s college-age consumers in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.
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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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DistributionDoc/Fest reveals 64 project teams for MeetMarket
Reps from Google VR, Netflix and A+E Networks will screen the chosen docs at this year’s festival.
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FeaturedBBC launches iPlayer Kids app
The new app was first announced last fall as part of BBC’s Big Digital Plan for Children, and offers more than 10,000 episodes of kids’ content.
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DistributionReport: Netflix in talks to acquire “Top Gear” reboot
The SVOD is said to be working on a deal to acquire the series, potentially putting it up against Amazon’s new show featuring the original cast.
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EntertainmentThe Collection broadens international scope
France Télévisions joins the BBC and Amazon for the new Oliver Goldstick drama, marking its first partnership with an SVOD.
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EntertainmentBBC partners with Idris Elba and others as content moves online
In anticipation of BBC3’s online launch on Feb. 3, the British pubcaster has announced a slate of long and short-form programs.
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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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FeaturesFive lessons about Top Gear, talent & digital stars
Realscreen London panelists dish on handling presenters, social media misfires and the cross-over limits for digital and linear stars.
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DistributionKids are key to soon-to-launch BBC streaming service
BBC exec Alice Webb says the new OTT service will commission new original content like film, games and other interactive formats.
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