California, U.S . - Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation have announced a multi-year deal making Netflix the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon franchises. This agreement, which marks the largest deal for original first-run content in Netflix history, is also the first time DreamWorks Animation's characters will be introduced into the … [Read more...] about Netflix to premiere original DreamWorks Animation content
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BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns George Entwistle has resigned as Director- General of BBC after just two months in the position. Entwistle stated that he is stepping down to take responsibility for what happened during the Newsnight broadcast on November 2, which aired an inaccurate interview segment with Steve Messham, an abuse victim who said a senior political figure of the time had abused him. The BBC later issued an apology for having broadcast the report. It said: “We broadcast … [Read more...] about BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
Youku Tudou inks deal with Sony Pictures Television
Beijing – Youku Tudou Inc., an Internet television company in China, has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to bring more than 300 new and classic Sony Pictures titles to the Youku Premium platform. The five-year SPT deal comes on the heels of previous Youku Tudou agreements with each of WB, DreamWorks, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, NBC Universal, and Lionsgate, rounding out the company's offerings to include licensed content from all major Hollywood … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou inks deal with Sony Pictures Television
Chairman Roger Enrico steps down from DreamWorks Animation board
Glendale, California – Roger Enrico has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. effective immediately. Fellow Board member Mellody Hobson will replace him as the new chairman. Enrico has served as Chairman of DreamWorks Animation since its inception as a public company in 2004. Prior to this, he served as Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Inc., where he spent 31 years. “Roger has been an invaluable leader to our Board of Directors and his … [Read more...] about Chairman Roger Enrico steps down from DreamWorks Animation board
DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox announce new distribution deal
Glendale, California – DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. has entered into a new five-year distribution agreement with Twentieth Century Fox. Under the terms of the agreement, Fox will assume certain marketing and distribution responsibilities in both domestic and international markets for all animated feature films produced by DreamWorks Animation for release in 2013 through 2017. Fox will receive a distribution fee on worldwide theatrical and home video gross receipts as well as on … [Read more...] about DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox announce new distribution deal
Oriental DreamWorks to establish headquarters in Xuhui, China
Oriental DreamWorks, one of the largest international investment projects in China, has officially announced the establishment of its headquarters in Shanghai Xuhui. Oriental DreamWorks also announced that Kung Fu Panda 3 will be made in China as a co-production and is expected to be released globally in 2016. The first feature-length animated film solely created by Oriental DreamWorks is expected to be distributed worldwide in 2017. After its inaugural feature production, … [Read more...] about Oriental DreamWorks to establish headquarters in Xuhui, China
