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WarnerMedia has revealed that the HBO Max streaming service will officially launch on May 27, with an initial slate of originals that includes the scripted comedy Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick.

In an effort to help our clients pitch their slates to the global content community, World Screen is launching a new initiative: WorldScreenings, an email newsletter that serves as a complement to our leading video portal, WorldScreenings.com.

STX Filmworks is merging with the Indian film studio and OTT platform operator Eros International.

SPI International is freshening up its flagship channel, FilmBox, with a new graphics package and content acquisitions.

Quibi has ordered a full series of Doomlands (working title), a new adult animated comedy from Josh O’Keefe and the Blue Ant Studios company Look Mom! Productions.

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has greenlit two new series that are being produced remotely for its Youth & Entertainment Brands.

Screen Producers Australia (SPA) says that 119 local productions have been impacted due to COVID-19, with the organization appealing to the government for the creation of an A$1 billion content fund.

Ownzones Entertainment Technologies is using its remotely compatible cloud-based platform Ownzones Connect to assist studios and content owners during the COVID-19 crisis.

GRB Studios has partnered with Comedy Dynamics to distribute over 500 hours of content featuring top-tier comedic talent.

Amcomri Media Group is backing the launch of a new distribution company, Abacus Media Rights (AMR), in partnership with Jonathan Ford, formerly executive VP of sales at Kew Media Distribution.