Toronto – CTV announced on May 23 it has acquired the most-buzzed about and sought-after new programmes of the season for its 2014/15 primetime schedule following the conclusion of the L.A. Screenings. Immediately strengthening Canada's most-watched network for the 13th year in a row are 11 newly acquired series including the three must-have dramas from the market, Batman back-story drama Gotham, the latest addictive series from hit-maker Shonda Rhimes How To Get Away With … [Read more...] about CTV acquires 11 new TV series for primetime lineup
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YouTube to acquire Twitch for US$1 billion
Reuters – Google Inc's YouTube unit has reached a deal to acquire videogame-streaming service Twitch for more than US$1 billion, according to a report in Variety, the entertainment news publication. The all-cash deal is expected to be announced "imminently", according to the report on May 18, which cited unnamed sources. Officials at Google and Twitch declined to comment on the matter. San Francisco-based Twitch allows consumers to broadcast live video streams of themselves … [Read more...] about YouTube to acquire Twitch for US$1 billion
Linda Baker acquires Dubsat’s The SubStation
Sydney – Dubsat announced on May 14 that as part of its continued growth strategy, Linda Baker has fully acquired its closed captioning, audio description and subtitling service, The SubStation. Baker, along with Dubsat CEO Grant Schuetrumpf, launched The SubStation in 2008. The SubStation’s clients include Australia’s top advertising agencies, entertainment distributors and broadcast channels, along with a wide variety of government agencies and some of the … [Read more...] about Linda Baker acquires Dubsat’s The SubStation
Banijay’s “Stars in Danger: The High Dive” goes to Peru and Spain
London – Banijay International continues to build on the global success of its hit entertainment format Stars in Danger: The High Dive at NATPE 2014, as Peru’s America TV signs a new primetime version. The news comes as the Spanish version of the series, produced by Banijay Group’s Cuarzo Producciones for Telecinco, is renewed for a second season due to air later in 2014. The (13 x 90') Peruvian version – currently in pre-production with Lima-based GV Producciones – … [Read more...] about Banijay’s “Stars in Danger: The High Dive” goes to Peru and Spain
FremantleMedia International and Young Hollywood strike first look deal
Burbank – FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced an exclusive first look content deal with digital entertainment pioneer Young Hollywood. The deal, which extends FMI’s portfolio of multi-platform properties, covers all of Young Hollywood’s half hour and hour long programming, including Young Hollywood’s Greatest... (26 x 30) and Young Hollywood Presents … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International and Young Hollywood strike first look deal
Discovery to become majority stakeholder in Eurosport
Silver Spring, Maryland, & Paris – Discovery Communications and French broadcaster TF1 Group have announced that Discovery will acquire a controlling interest in Eurosport International through an extension of their larger strategic partnership first announced in December 2012. The deal to increase Discovery's interest from 20 to 51 percent accelerates the original agreement by nearly one year. "Eurosport is one of the strongest, most dynamic sports platforms in the … [Read more...] about Discovery to become majority stakeholder in Eurosport
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