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DistributionNo summer break for teen reality show, @Summerbreak
Season 4 of the show will put its Snapchat in the hands of the cast, inviting fans to experience a real-time, behind-the-scenes look at their lives.
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IndustryAT&T pairs with Hulu on heels of Verizon’s AOL deal
Manatt Digital Media’s Peter Csathy and Abrams Artists’ Alec Shankman weigh in on the service providers’ respective content plays.
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NewsCrunchyroll taps new head of original content
Formerly of Viz Productions (Edge of Tomorrow), Branon Coluccio will cultivate Japanese IP to develop new content.
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NewsFullscreen hires industry vets to run new strategic content group
Former Astronauts Wanted CCO Billy Parks and ex-Hulu exec Bryan Thoensen will head a division dedicated to multi-platform branded content.
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FeaturedYouTube’s Tom Pickett hired by Otter Media
The Chernin Group-backed company names Virasb Vahidi as its CEO and announces that it will launch new VOD channels with Pickett at the helm.
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Entertainment
Analysis: Why Fullscreen chose Otter Media
Manatt Digital Media CEO Peter Csathy says AT&T’s massive distribution coupled with Chernin Group’s production savvy makes this a perfect match.
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NewsMiTu and Maker partner on Latino content
Maker Studios will produce content with MiTu’s global talent in order to meet advertiser demand for short-form video targeting Hispanic audiences.
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FeaturedChernin’s Otter Media to buy Fullscreen
Established earlier this year by AT&T and Chernin Group with $500 million to spend on OTT services, Otter will retain current management at the MCN.
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NewsDemand Media sells Creativebug for $10M
This is the first acquisition from Otter Media, a joint venture between The Chernin Group and AT&T.
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FundingMiTu raises $10M to help build production facilities
Upfront Ventures, an original investor behind Maker Studios, is supporting the multi-channel network that targets Latino audiences.
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