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Google Play’s Tiam Lim (and Jack Grealish) join Roblox’s expanding team

Jan 26, 2023

Gaming platform Roblox has hired former Google Play VP Tian Lim to lead the product team for its creator group, the division focused on user-crafted games and experiences. Commenting, Lim said: “I’m excited to engage with the Roblox community of developers and...

VFM and NTV acquire Quintus Original ‘Beyond Borders’

Jan 25, 2023

Quintus Studios, the international factual content distributor and channel owner has announced two European broadcasters have snapped up a new documentary series created through the company’s digital-led partnership content funding model. Beyond Borders (5 x 60’)...

Snapchat unveils launch date for Jameela Jamil mental health series

Jan 25, 2023

Social media publisher Snap has dropped a trailer for its exclusive new series I Want To Get Better with Jameela Jamil. The one-minute sneak preview flags up the launch of the eight-parter on Saturday, January 28 and teases some key storylines. The show, first...

YouTube kids and family originals head Craig Hunter on the move

Jan 25, 2023

YouTube head of kids and family originals Craig Hunter is looking for a new post after falling victim to extensive job cuts at the social platform’s parent company Alphabet. All told, the Google/YouTube owner is planning to cut around 12000 staff. Revealing the news...

4 commissions Lime to produce new series of Hollyoaks IRL for social

Jan 23, 2023

Channel 4 has commissioned a new series of Hollyoaks IRL (In Real Life) from producer Lime’s digital division. A companion to the long-running C4 youth drama of the same name, the new series is available across Hollyoaks social channels. Hollyoaks IRL explores...