Rights Booster takes global VOD and FAST rights to Scorpion TV slate
Rights Booster has secured global VOD and FAST rights to a package of 27 factual and documentary titles from London-based distributor Scorpion Television. The agreement covers SVOD, AVOD and FAST distribution and will see Rights Booster offer the programmes to its...
BBC opens YouTube-first entertainment brief with at least three commissions up for grabs
The BBC is seeking returning entertainment formats for a new YouTube-first destination aimed primarily at 16-34s. Provisionally titled BBC Showground, the channel will offer comedy-led entertainment designed specifically for YouTube, rather than scaled-down versions...
Creatorville hires Future PLC’s Dean McDonald as Head of Production
Creatorville, the video and creator content arm of Attention Industries, has appointed Dean McDonald as Head of Production. He arrives after almost seven years at Future PLC, where he built digital-first production output across the publisher's lifestyle,...
Electric Entertainment licenses YouTube hit Sideswiped to VIZIO streamer WatchFree+
LA-based Electric Entertainment has entered into an agreement to bring YouTube viral hit Sideswiped exclusively to VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+. Each half-hour episode stars Carly Craig (American Housewife), Rosanna Arquette (Desperately Seeking Susan),...
Nutopia launches Youtopia, a digital-first studio built on A-list partnerships
Renowned factual indie Nutopia has launched Youtopia, the working name for a new digital-first studio taking premium factual entertainment direct to consumers through YouTube, backed by partnerships with A-list stars and blue-chip brands. The venture will see talent...
Rights Booster takes global VOD and FAST rights to Scorpion TV slate
BBC opens YouTube-first entertainment brief with at least three commissions up for grabs
Creatorville hires Future PLC’s Dean McDonald as Head of Production
Electric Entertainment licenses YouTube hit Sideswiped to VIZIO streamer WatchFree+
