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Distribution
“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” greenlit by Amazon
The Office‘s John Krasinski will star as the lauded hero in a 10-episode Paramount and Skydance Television co-production for Amazon prime.
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Entertainment
Viki unveils new slate of originals
With two new series released this week and another four in the works, the niche VOD is trying to raise its profile against major competitors.
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Entertainment
Amazon and Sky greenlight new original drama, Britannia
The 10-part series, which is set to air in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland in 2017, marks the first co-production between the two companies.
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Featured
Time Warner buys into Hulu
The media co has acquired a 10% stake in the SVOD, which is set to launch its live-streaming service in 2017.
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News
ProSieben appoints new CEO of AVOD
The German media conglomerate is consolidating the management of its ad-supported digital offerings, and has hired digital vet Christian Dankl for the job.
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Advertising
Online comedy powerhouse Smosh to go live
The Defy Media brand has teamed up with 5 Gum as part of a summer-long partnership that will culminate with a live sketch comedy show in August.
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Featured
Third Wave Capital puts faith (and money) in digital production
In celebration of its first anniversary, Canvas Media gets an injection of cash, which will help it dive into a more diverse range of platforms.
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Industry
BitTorrent bows new ad-supported streaming model
The company’s transactional model will stay in place, but creators can now share ad-supported content – with 70% of revenue going to them.
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Entertainment
AwesomenessTV teams with YouTube sensation Todrick Hall
The teen-focused network has engaged the multi-talented performer in an overarching partnership that includes a film based on his recent tour.
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Entertainment
Viacom presses play on BET SVOD app
The streaming service will give fans in 100 countries direct mobile access to signature content, including a BET Awards live stream.