DIRECTV Abandons DISH Acquisition

DIRECTV is terminating its agreement to acquire EchoStar's video distribution business, which includes the DISH satellite TV platform.

Chernin Entertainment Promotes for TV Division Leads

Chernin Entertainment has promoted Tracey Cook and Kaitlin Dahill, who have both been with the company for over seven years, to lead its television division.

MIP CANCUN Wraps with 750 Delegates from 40 Countries

The 11th edition of MIP CANCUN wrapped up today, with 750 buyers, distributors, producers and digital platforms from 40 countries in attendance.

FOX Entertainment & Hulu Re-Up Content Partnership

FOX Entertainment and Hulu have renewed their content partnership through a new multiyear agreement.

SPNI Secures ACC Tournaments

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured the media rights to all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments through 2031.

Video Interview: Out of My Mind’s Cast & Director

Amber Sealey, director of the new Disney+ movie Out of My Mind, and the cast of the film talk about tapping into the vulnerability needed to tell the story in an authentic way and what they hope viewers (and other filmmakers) take away from seeing this story told on screen.

Prime Video Lines Up Molly-Mae Docuseries

Prime Video has lined up a six-part docuseries following social media star Molly-Mae Hague, with the first three episodes set to launch on January 17.

Production Underway on The Family Next Door

Production has begun on the new six-part drama series The Family Next Door, based on Sally Hepworth’s novel of the same name, for ABC TV and ABC iview in Australia.

FBI Love Affair Doc Bowing on Paramount+ & Showtime

The Honey Trap: A True Story of Love, Lies and the FBI is set to bow on Showtime and on Paramount+ with the Showtime plan on December 6.

Netflix Renews A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Netflix has ordered a second season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder from producer Moonage Pictures (The Gentlemen, The Famous Five).

Wonder Pets: In the City Debuting in December

Apple TV+ has slated the premiere of Nickelodeon Animation’s Wonder Pets: In the City for December 13.

ATF to Feature Drama Gems from Japan

The Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) is once again hosting the Drama Gems from Japan showcase at the upcoming Asia TV Forum & Market.

Animated Series Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum Renewed

A second season of Krish, Trish & Baltiboy: Bharat Hain Hum is coming to Doordarshan in India, Prime Video and Netflix.

Sesame Workshop Names Managing Director for South Africa

Sesame Workshop has tapped Dr. Onyinye Nwaneri, former group CEO of Afrika Tikkun, as managing director for South Africa.

Noah Media Group Installs COO

Noah Media Group has appointed Esther Randall for the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO).

Plex Unveils New User Experience

Plex has revealed that a reimagined and improved user experience will roll out in early 2025, with redesigned navigation, expanded use of artwork and more.