Baidu's $3.6 Billion Live-Streaming Deal; Banijay's Marathon Studio Launch; Palme d'Or Winner Wraps Followup Film

View on web New reader? Subscribe November 17, 2020 Baidu Paying $3.6 Billion for JOYY's China Live-Streaming Business Baidu agrees to pay $3.6 billion for JOYY’s China live-streaming business in a catch-up move behind Bytedance and Tencent. By Patrick Frater • Read More Banijay France, Malika Abdellaoui Team on Marathon Studio to Increase Scripted Output (EXCLUSIVE) Banijay France has entered a joint venture with Malika Abdellaoui to launch Marathon Studio to ramp up its output in the scripted landscape. Read More 'The Square' Director Ruben Ostlund Speaks About Followup 'Triangle of Sadness' Ruben Ostlund, Palme d’Or winner and Oscar nominated for “The Square,” has wrapped “Triangle of Sadness.” Read More China Video Streamer iQIYI Stands Still After Cutting Content Investment Chinese video streamer iQIYI stands still after a cut in content investment that dented subscriptions and licensing revenue. Read More U.K. Public Service Broadcasters Doing More to Promote Diversity, Says Chief of Producers' Body PACT U.K. public service broadcasters are doing "more" to tackle inequality and diversity issues in the TV industry, says PACT chief John McVay. Read More Bella Thorne Teen Movie 'Time Is Up' Shooting in Italy Bella Thorne teen romancer 'Time Is Up' is shooting in Italy where production is going full steam ahead. Read More U.K. Broadcaster ITV Commissions 'The Long Call' From 'Vera' Writer Ann Cleeves - Global Bulletin ITV orders detective series; WarnerMedia, Blue Ant Media and Rogo Productions strengthen teams; Comedy Central orders Rhod Gilbert show. Read More Grasshopper Film Acquires Venice Prizewinning Sci-Fi Drama 'Atlantis' (EXCLUSIVE) Grasshopper Film has acquired North American rights to Valentyn Vasyanovych’s sci-fi drama "Atlantis," Ukraine’s Oscar entry. Read More Spain's Malaga Festival Builds, Broadens in Reach, Industry Heft From embracing Latin America to multiple industry initiatives, Malaga now forms part of an international Spanish-language production scene. This email was sent to aymentanaze.news@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile