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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.
Electus invests in Hud:sun Media
DIGITALThe prodco behind series for Bravo and Oxygen and video content for Conde Nast’s Glamour and GQ channels will work with Electus to produce television, digital and branded content.
NewFronts ’13 Overview: Original, online, unscripted
DIGITALWith the digital dust settling after last week’s NewFronts, here’s an overview of what unscripted content is on the way, on the web. (Pictured: Morgan Spurlock, EP of Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos for Yahoo!)
Louie Anderson to host Realscreen Awards
DIGITAL / PEOPLE NEWS / TVThe stand-up comedian, former host of Family Feud and recent competitor on ABC’s Splash will host realscreen‘s celebration of unscripted and non-fiction programming, taking place in Santa Monica on June 5.
Hot Docs ’13: Dogwoof Global sells “eco-sex activist” doc
DIGITAL / FILM / TVDogwoof Global has inked a North American sales deal with New York-based The Cinema Guild for F**k For Forest, a doc that follows a Berlin-based charity comprised of “eco-sex” activists.
“Crossfire Hurricane,” “Modern Babylon” claim FOCAL awards
DIGITAL / FILM / TVThe 10th annual FOCAL International Awards saw trophies handed out to Crossfire Hurricane (pictured) and two David Attenborough-fronted programs last night (May 2) in London.
Montgomery, Rigg team up for Loud TV
DIGITAL / PEOPLE NEWS / TVLeftfield Entertainment CEO Brent Montgomery (top left) and former Leopard Films USA president Nick Rigg (bottom left) tell realscreen their new JV already has deals pending with cable and digital outlets.
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HGTV reveals “Love It or List It Too,” “Auction Agent” -
Making agreements agreeable -
C4 to reveal “Confessions of an Alien Abductee” -
DOC report paints bleak view for Canadian documentary -
Renewed and returning: “Tamar & Vince,” “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” -
Doc/Fest ’13: BBC promises to protect blue-chip wildlife series
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Realscreen Summit 2013 - Magical Elves\' Dan Cutforth