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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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Lionsgate jumps 15% after Legendary takeover bid
Legendary Entertainment has submitted a formal takeover offer for Lionsgate. The bid sent shares up over 15%; here’s what it means for…
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Nick Kroll to Host US ‘LOL’ as Format Hits 25 Versions
Prime Video is bringing its LOL format to the US with Nick Kroll as host and EP. The show has already launched…
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JustWatch TV launches with 30 global suppliers
JustWatch’s 50-million-user app adds free, ad-supported and transactional streaming in 11 markets, plus a $3.99 ad-free tier.
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Scout Elf Squad hits Netflix and YouTube on Nov. 4
The Elf on the Shelf creators are taking Scout Elf Squad to Netflix and YouTube on Nov. 4, a same-day dual-platform push…
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Yu Yu Hakusho’s 17M-View Hit Finally Gets Season 2
Production reports say Yu Yu Hakusho season 2 films from October 24 with Kadokawa Daiei as studio. Netflix has not confirmed; expect…
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Veteran HBO Producer Says Budget Cuts Are TV’s New Normal
Jane Tranter of Bad Wolf says Peak TV’s rising budgets are over; the new playbook is right-sized financing and going against market…
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Netflix restructures the unit behind 35% of its revenue
Netflix is splitting its US-Canada scripted operation into genre-specific pods under Jinny Howe, with Cole Galvin promoted to VP as UCAN chases…
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BBC Three switched off again in £500M savings drive
BBC Three leaves linear TV for the second time as the BBC confirms £500M in savings, keeps the brand on iPlayer and…
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Netflix Books U2 for Thanksgiving Eve NFL Halftime
Netflix has booked U2 for its Thanksgiving Eve NFL halftime on Nov. 25, the band’s first NFL stage since 2002, as live…