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FeaturedRooster Teeth rebrands subscription service, adds premium tier
The prodco knows it’s entering a saturated market, and it’s not nervous. It’s banking on its hyper-engaged fans to drive the new initiative to success.
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FeaturedBitTorrent launches live multi-channel app
The site once known primarily for user-uploaded (often pirated) video content, has added a live feature, on top of transactional VOD offerings.
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DistributionHearst and Verizon partner to target millennials
The two companies have teamed up to produce content for a mobile-first generation made up of increasingly powerful digital video consumers.
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DistributionNational Film Board launches subscription service on Vimeo
The board’s inaugural slate of films includes 14 shorts, and the library is expected to expand to at least 40 titles by the end of the year.
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LaunchesIndustry vets launch digital-first advisory firm
Excellerate, founded by Danny Fishman, Lou Kerner and Dave Lavine, will work with next-gen prodcos looking to get ahead in a fast-changing industry.
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DistributionOtter Media, Van Toffler & Floris Bauer launch indie studio
Billed as the ‘defiant lovechild of YouTube’, Gunpowder & Sky aims to shake up the digital pop culture scene, creating content across genres and platforms.
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NewsInsurrection Media inks deal with HarperCollins
The digital TV start-up will focus on developing sci-fi, drama and comedy books into series for linear and OTT distribution.
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FeaturedPilgrim Studios launches 1620 Media
The North Hollywood-based producer launched the digital platform, which is set to debut six original series (including the pet-themed Paw Prints).
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EntertainmentFailArmy to create original series for Go90
The comedy brand, which released an app in August, is pushing its content mobile, with 50 new episodes tagged for Verizon’s video service.
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DistributionReuters introduces new video platform for clients
The international news agency has already partnered with three video distributors to provide clients with supplementary video content.
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