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FeaturedDramaFever streams into Australia, New Zealand
The SVOD, now owned by Warner Bros., is pushing into new markets amid growing global demand for Asian content offerings.
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FeaturedTime Warner deepens OTT options with DramaFever acquisition
News of the sale comes two years after Japanese telco Softbank bought the niche streaming service for $100 million.
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DistributionNetflix gets boost from Vodafone for Spanish expansion
As the date nears for its Spanish debut, the SVOD has struck a deal with a Euro telco giant to offer its service to cable customers.
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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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PartnershipsHearst buys 25% stake in AwesomenessTV
DreamWorks Animation bought the MCN in 2013 for a mere $33 million, while Hearst’s purchase price Thursday values the company at $325 million.
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FeaturedWhat’s driving SoftBank’s spending spree?
Analysis: The Toyko-based conglomerate’s recent investment in the digital space could be part of a long-term mobile play.
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SoftBank to acquire DramaFever
The Tokyo-headquartered media and comms giant also recently invested in Legendary Entertainment.
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NewsJapan’s SoftBank investing $250M in Legendary
The two companies will form a joint venture to exploit Legendary’s IP rights, including digital productions.
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NewsAwesomenessTV hosts town hall meeting
Video interview: COO Brett Bouttier and stars Teala Dunn and Lia Marie Johnson discuss best practices and the importance of collabs.
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