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S4C commissions 60-episode vertical drama Signal for Hansh

S4C has ordered 60-episode Welsh-language vertical drama Signal for Hansh, its TikTok channel, following the performance of earlier series Yr Alwad.

S4C · 2026-07-22

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2026-07-22

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vertTV launches premium vertical micro-series platform and original slate

vertTV launched a subscription-based mobile app and filmmaker-led vertical micro-series platform on July 22, 2026, pairing original premieres with a vault of more than 200 exclusive titles. The company says it intends to release original programming monthly and collaborate with established creators, independent producers and library holders.

vertTV · 2026-07-22

vertTV

2026-07-22

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Samsung TV Plus · 2026-07-21

wedotv launches four FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus in India

wedotv has struck its first India distribution deal, bringing Big Stories, Cars, Movies and Sports to Samsung TV Plus.

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2026-07-21

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Zoom partners with Nayeema Raza on creator-led brand programming

Zoom has launched a partnership with journalist and podcaster Nayeema Raza spanning a social interview series, a six-part Smart Girl Dumb Questions series beginning in August, and a Zoomtopia appearance.

Zoom · 2026-07-21

Zoom

2026-07-21

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Comedy Central · 2026-07-21

Comedy Central launches The Daily Show’s first vertical microdrama

Comedy Central has announced The Daily Show Presents: Two Billionaires Fight to Dominate the Country … And My Heart!, the late-night franchise’s first microdrama series. The satirical short-form soap brings The Daily Show’s political-comedy premise to a mobile-first scripted format.

Comedy Central

2026-07-21

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RENÉE Cosmetics and Orry launch a creator-led microdrama campaign

RENÉE Cosmetics has partnered with creator Orry on a microdrama campaign aimed at digital-first consumers. The campaign uses humour, beauty, and current internet references in short-form social storytelling.

RENÉE Cosmetics · 2026-07-20

RENÉE Cosmetics

2026-07-20

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Confirmed DealVerticalMicrodrama

DramaBox takes worldwide distribution of Loomi’s AI-produced microdrama

Globavend Holdings announced that its subsidiary Loomi Entertainment Group entered a worldwide distribution agreement with DramaBox for the English-language microdrama The Wolf King’s Forbidden Bride, which Globavend describes as produced using its proprietary Imaginary AI production platform.

DramaBox · 2026-07-20

DramaBox

2026-07-20

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TrueID and DramaBox launch Tatang vertical-drama mini-app in Thailand

TrueID and DramaBox have launched Tatang by TrueID, a vertical-drama mini-app distributed through the TrueID, TrueMoney, and True apps. The service brings DramaBox series to Thai audiences with local subtitles and dubbing. True and CP executives also described plans to localize global stories, develop Thai originals, and explore co-productions; those future plans are not yet disclosed commissions.

TrueID · 2026-07-17

TrueID

2026-07-17

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Netflix brings Alan’s Universe to the platform day-and-date with YouTube

Netflix expanded its relationship with Alan Chikin Chow by bringing the scripted Alan’s Universe franchise to the service globally. Netflix will carry a library of episodes and release new installments day-and-date with YouTube. Alan’s Universe is a high-school scripted anthology series created for YouTube Shorts. The reporting does not describe a Netflix production order or exclusivity; it describes a continuing distribution arrangement alongside YouTube.

Netflix · 2026-07-17

Netflix

2026-07-17

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Scrambled Up renewed for Season 2 with Samsung TV Plus next-day window

Scrambled Up was renewed for a second season of 160 half-hour episodes, scheduled to premiere September 14. The nationally syndicated word game show is produced by Keller/Noll Productions, Playing Field Entertainment, Crazy Legs Productions and The Tornante Company. Samsung TV Plus operates a dedicated 24/7 channel for the show in the United States and Canada, where new episodes arrive the day after broadcast. The reporting does not state that Samsung TV Plus ordered or financed the renewal.

Samsung TV Plus · 2026-07-15

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2026-07-15

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Netflix licenses Nick DiGiovanni’s creator cooking programming

Netflix licensed creator chef Nick DiGiovanni’s YouTube cooking content for the service, expanding a recent run of creator-food distribution deals.

Netflix · 2026-07-15

Netflix

2026-07-15

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Confirmed DealVerticalMicrodrama

Netflix licenses three recurring Mythical Entertainment programs

Netflix will add new episodes of Mythical Entertainment's Good Mythical Morning, Mythical Kitchen and Last Meals beginning in September 2026, while the shows continue on their existing digital channels.

Netflix · 2026-07-15

Netflix

2026-07-15

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Amavizion commissions Shambles as its first vertical original

Amavizion premiered Shambles on 15 July as its first original commission in a new vertical-originals initiative. The 18+ vertical micro-sitcom is directed and produced by Bonnie Rodini and set in Cape Town.

Amavizion · 2026-07-15

Amavizion

2026-07-15

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Golf Channel confirms Big Break x Good Good August rollout

Golf Channel confirmed the August 25 premiere of Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy, a 10-episode return of its golf reality competition series. The season is produced in partnership with Good Good Golf and features Good Good members as competitors, reporter and non-playing captain. Episodes will stream on GolfPass the day after linear airing, and the winner earns a place in the PGA Tour’s Good Good Championship. The underlying partnership was announced earlier in 2026; this release confirms active production and rollout.

Golf Channel · 2026-07-15

Golf Channel

2026-07-15

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ReelShort and WWE form an original live-action microdrama production partnership

ReelShort and WWE announced a partnership on July 14, 2026 to produce an original live-action microdrama for worldwide audiences. The first series will feature WWE Superstars Drew McIntyre, Jacob Fatu and Joe Hendry alongside ReelShort performers Marc Herrmann and Chase Mattson. Production is scheduled to begin in August 2026, with a premiere expected in early fall; episode count and financial terms were not disclosed.

ReelShort · 2026-07-14

ReelShort

2026-07-14

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WEBTOON Productions and Espotlight sign Spanish-language Wattpad first-look pact

WEBTOON Productions and Espotlight signed a first-look deal to develop Spanish-language film and television adaptations of Wattpad webnovels. Espotlight will receive first look at eligible Spanish-language titles, with the partners jointly identifying projects for Spanish-speaking markets and wider international audiences. The agreement follows their work on Boulevard, a Wattpad adaptation released theatrically by Sony Pictures International and now streaming globally on Prime Video. No individual new project, buyer commitment or financing term was announced.

WEBTOON Entertainment · 2026-07-14

WEBTOON Entertainment

2026-07-14

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Samsung TV Plus · 2026-07-13

W-Sport launches on Samsung TV Plus Nordics via HelloYou

W-Sport launched its 24/7 women’s-sport channel on Samsung TV Plus Nordics through a partnership with HelloYou. The service carries more than 300 football matches annually and announced July live coverage spanning women’s cricket, baseball and softball. The announcement describes this as the beginning of W-Sport’s regional expansion; commercial terms were not disclosed.

Samsung TV Plus

2026-07-13

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Rakuten TV and Sony Pictures launch 20 FAST channels across Europe

Rakuten TV announced a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch 20 FAST channels across eight European market groups, including localized genre and single-IP channels.

Rakuten TV · 2026-07-13

Rakuten TV

2026-07-13

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Netflix licenses Wishbone Kitchen video podcast

Netflix licensed Wishbone Kitchen, Meredith Hayden’s food video-podcast franchise, as part of its expanding creator-cooking programming strategy.

Netflix · 2026-07-08

Netflix

2026-07-08

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Netflix licenses short-form programming from major digital publishers

Netflix has licensed short- and mid-form lifestyle programming from BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., PMX and Tastemade. The package launches August 3 across six English-language markets and includes archived and ongoing series.

Netflix · 2026-07-07

Netflix

2026-07-07

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Rakuten TV and Mattel launch Barbie & Friends and Pingu FAST channels in Europe

Rakuten TV expanded its partnership with Mattel to develop, program and distribute two family FAST channels across European markets: Barbie & Friends and Pingu.

Rakuten TV · 2026-07-01

Rakuten TV

2026-07-01

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Tubi expands Creatorverse distribution to Amazon Fire TV

Tubi and Amazon expanded their partnership to bring Tubi’s Creatorverse collection to Fire TV in the United States, while giving Amazon DSP customers priority access to advertising inventory around the creator-led programming.

Tubi · 2026-06-25

Tubi

2026-06-25

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledSeries

Reign Maker Group takes majority stake in Hyphen HQ

Reign Maker Group acquired a majority stake in Hyphen HQ, a newly launched creator-talent management company. The transaction accompanies HyphenShare, a profit-sharing and options program for creators and talent managers.

Reign Maker Group · 2026-06-18

Reign Maker Group

2026-06-18

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Confirmed DealLegacy CrossoverVerticalSeries

FOX and My Drama launch a 101-episode vertical adaptation of Farmer Wants a Wife

FOX Entertainment and HOLYWATER TECH launched a vertical adaptation of Farmer Wants a Wife Season 3 on the My Drama app in the United States. FOX Entertainment Studios re-edited the original 11-episode season, produced by Eureka Productions, into 101 phone-native episodes averaging under two minutes and totaling just under 2.5 hours. The vertical version launched on June 9, 2026.

HOLYWATER / My Drama · 2026-06-11

HOLYWATER / My Drama

2026-06-11

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Netflix and Spotify partner with Jay Shetty on On Purpose video distribution and ad sales

Spotify, Netflix and Jay Shetty announced a cross-platform video partnership for On Purpose on May 27, 2026. Video episodes began appearing on Spotify and Netflix on July 13 for worldwide audiences, while Spotify also became the show's global sales representative. The announcement did not disclose financial terms or episode volume.

Netflix · 2026-05-27

Netflix

2026-05-27

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