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Univision CEO Wade Davis and Alfonso de Angoitia, co-CEO of Televisa, discussed the reasoning behind merging their content and media assets in a conference call this morning, with the opportunities in the global Spanish-language streaming market a key priority for the company.

Amazon Studios has signed a first-look TV deal with 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams, as well as an overall deal with football star Paul Pogba.

ORF UNIVERSUM and ORF-Enterprise showcased their nature film highlights for the first time in an interactive online showcase, offering exclusive insight into the upcoming titles.

Andrew Haber, a 25-year industry veteran, has passed away at the age of 56.

Blue Ant Studios has signed a new development deal with Atlanta-based producer, writer, talent director and entrepreneur Tamra Simmons.

K. Madhavan has been appointed as president of The Walt Disney Company India and Star India, effective immediately.

Ample Entertainment has made three key internal appointments to continue the expansion of its creative team.

Televisa is selling its media and content assets to Univision for $4.8 billion, with SoftBank Latin America Fund, Google, The Raine Group and ForgeLight among those participating in the financing of the transaction.

BBC Select has partnered with U.K.-based content distributor Beyond Rights for a range of new documentaries.

Crown Media Family Networks has brought in seasoned legal executive and media industry veteran Jonathan Sichel to serve as its new executive VP, general counsel.