The BBC has picked up The Americas, a ten-part special event nature series narrated by Oscar winner Tom Hanks, for BBC One and iPlayer.
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Asylum Entertainment Group Rebrands
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Asylum Entertainment Group has rebranded as Pantheon Media Group, which has a new management structure under Steve Michaels and Jen O’Connell.
Curiosity Expands FAST Footprint
December 20, 2024
Curiosity has brought its Curiosity Now FAST channel to Fubo, DirecTV, Xumo, Sky UK, STARZ ON and Fawsome TV.
Noah Media Group Sets Up Branded Entertainment Division
December 19, 2024
Noah Media Group has put in place a new branded entertainment division to be led by Sarah O’Kane.
OneGate Launches Crime Para Mí Channel
December 19, 2024
OneGate Media has launched the crime-focused Spanish AVOD YouTube channel Crime Para Mí, which has already garnered more than 1.5 million views.
New ID Special to Spotlight Luigi Mangione
December 18, 2024
Investigation Discovery (ID) has lined up an hour-long special about Luigi Mangione, who is being tried for the assassination of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rare TV CEO Stepping Down
December 18, 2024
Alexander Gardiner is stepping down as CEO of the independent documentary, factual and formats producer Rare TV.
Cineverse Brings Dog Whisperer Channel to Samsung TV Plus
December 17, 2024
Cineverse has secured carriage for its Dog Whisperer FAST channel with Samsung TV Plus.
Bouquet of Bell Media Channels Rebranding as of January 1
December 17, 2024
Bell Media’s Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery Velocity are being rebranded effective January 1.
Netflix Renews Japanese Reality Series The Boyfriend
December 16, 2024
The Japanese reality show The Boyfriend has been renewed for a second season by Netflix, with hosts MEGUMI, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida and Yoshimi Tokui returning.