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Discovery launches online network TestTube
DIGITALDiscovery and its online video service Revision3 have launched TestTube (pictured), a science-themed web channel featuring 15 largely original-owned, short-form programs.
NatGeo Play launches in Turkey
DIGITALFox International Channels and Turkish affiliate Teledunya have launched NatGeo Play, a service that allows users to stream full episodes of National Geographic content on PC and iPads.
AwesomenessX launches on YouTube
DIGITALYouTube channel AwesomenessTV has launched a male teen and tween-focused channel called AwesomenessX, which features docuseries on gaming, sports, comedy, pranks and lifestyle.
NFB filmmaker named MIT visiting artist
DIGITAL / PEOPLE NEWSKaterina Cizek (pictured) will work with the institute’s OpenDocLab to develop the next production in the NFB’s multimedia Highrise project.
Adopt Films, Kino Lorber partner up
DIGITAL / FILMKino Lorber has signed an agreement to distribute selected titles from Adopt Films, a theatrical distributor of docs and world cinema titles, on home media and digital platforms. (Pictured: Caesar Must Die)
“Cosmic Shore,” “The Men Who Built America” up for Rockies
DIGITAL / TVThe NHK science series and Stephen David Entertainment’s four-parter for History (pictured) are among the nominees for the upcoming Rockies Program Competition, to be held during the Banff World Media Festival in early June.
YouTube launches paid channel pilot program
DIGITALAmong the channels to be part of the paid subscription model, Docurama will offer up doc fare, while Qello will feature music docs and Primezone Sports will feature reality and lifestyle content with a sports edge.
Yekra launches self-distribution service
DIGITAL / FILMDigital distribution platform Yekra has launched a self-distribution service with a slate of doc features that includes the digital premieres of Tattoo Nation (pictured) and Sirius.
Ovation launches in-house production unit, ups execs
DIGITAL / PEOPLE NEWS / TVU.S. arts network Ovation is creating its own multi-platform production unit, Ovation Studios, to be overseen by Rob Canter (pictured).
“Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” to open Sheffield Doc/Fest
DIGITAL / FILMThis year’s edition of the UK-based doc festival and conference, held from June 12-16, will also feature interactive content spread throughout the event, and 15 world premiere features.
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