Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has picked up the docudrama The Great Arab Revolt from Rooftop Content Group.

A+E Networks, AMC Networks, Discovery, Scripps Networks and Viacom are on board for a new U.S. streaming video service featuring live TV, DVR and on-demand services, focused on entertainment, lifestyle and knowledge programming.

The assistant chief executive (industry development) discusses some of the IMDA’s key activities as it works to make Singapore a hub for the Asian media business.

Academy Award-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones talks about the appeal and challenges of starring as Griselda Blanco, a real-life cocaine trafficker, in Cocaine Godmother, which will air next year on Lifetime.

Mansha Daswani looks at the demand for Asian drama both from within the region and across the globe.

Media I.M. has inked a deal to bring the animated series Sunny Bunnies to Discovery Kids in India, in addition to securing agreements for season one with SVOD apps in Brazil and the U.K.

According to PwC, 62 percent of consumers have a hard time finding something to watch, and 55 percent are looking for a new TV show or movie at least once a week.

Viacom and Charter Communications have inked a multiyear renewal and expansion of their distribution agreement, in addition to signing a new partnership for the co-production of original content.

Endemol Shine International has sold Page Six TV to Hulu, which will stream the half-hour episodes the day after their linear broadcast.

The original animated comedy-adventure series D.N.Ace, which explores DNA and gene swapping, has been greenlit to begin production.