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Ken Atchity, The Meg Producer and Agent, Dies at 82
The Meg producer and Story Merchant Books founder Ken Atchity has died at 82. His books-to-screen career offers a dealmaking model for entertainment pros.
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Fremantle’s Chris O’Dell retires after 19 years
Fremantle’s longtime global entertainment production head Chris O’Dell retires after 19 years, the second senior format exit this year.
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Italy’s Production Spend Falls 7.4%, First Drop Since 2018
Italian production investment fell 7.4% to €2 billion in 2025, the first fall since 2018, while MIA Market heard producers face rising…
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Netflix India secures Hoichoi slate for two years
Netflix India will stream Hoichoi’s Bengali scripted slate and co-develop originals with Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions over two years.
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Netflix Sets 2027 La Regenta Adaptation With Ester Expósito
Netflix has begun production on a contemporary feature adaptation of Clarín’s La Regenta, starring Ester Expósito and directed by Mar Coll.
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12 Korean content firms pitch Hollywood at U-KNOCK 2026
Korea’s Ministry of Culture and KOCCA bring 12 content, AI and fandom companies to Los Angeles on Nov 4-6 to court US…
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Optix Network to launch with creator profit-sharing model
The new US streamer debuts with reality series House of Ink and offers producers licensing fees, royalties and possible profit-sharing.
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BriskPace Unlimited debuts AI-native orangutan true-crime comedy
BriskPace Studios launches BriskPace Unlimited with an AI-native orangutan true-crime comedy, micro-drama and vertical-video bets.
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Every Major US Streamer Now Starts at $77 a Month
Seven major US streaming services now cost $77 a month at entry tiers and $119 at premium. Bundles and membership perks reset…
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26M-download Kidoodle.TV up for sale, bids due Nov 20
Court receiver seeks rival offers for Kidoodle.TV by Nov 20, with a lender-led stalking-horse bid setting the floor for the 26M-download kids…