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DramaBox expands Latin American originals with Cimarrón and Dos Ke Tres Films

DramaBox has put a Brazilian vertical series into production with Cimarrón and is rolling out three Colombian originals made with Dos Ke Tres Films. The Brazilian title is filming in São Paulo for a fourth-quarter release, while the Colombian releases are scheduled across August.

Confirmed DealBrand-fundedUnscripted

TikTok launches Double Date Island with Zoo 55 and Tinder

TikTok has launched Double Date Island, an international dating reality show from ITV Studios-owned Zoo 55, in partnership with Tinder. The launch coincides with Dennis Papirowski’s promotion to TikTok’s global head of content.

TikTok / ByteDance · 2026-08-16

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2026-08-16

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Disney+ licenses 90 episodes from Gary Neville’s The Overlap

Disney+ has licensed 40 episodes of Stick to Football and 50 episodes of the new Stick to United from Gary Neville’s The Overlap for the 2026–27 season. The package extends Disney’s creator-led video strategy into recurring football programming.

The Walt Disney Company · 2026-08-13

The Walt Disney Company

2026-08-13

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LatiNation Media · 2026-08-13

LatiNation Media partners with Fumero Films on mobile microdrama slate

LatiNation Media has partnered with Los Angeles-based Fumero Films on a slate of vertical microdramas for mobile viewing. The slate is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2027.

LatiNation Media

2026-08-13

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Confirmed DealFASTSeries

Samsung TV Plus renews Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project for Season 2

Samsung TV Plus has renewed Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project, featuring Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, for a second season.

Samsung TV Plus · 2026-08-13

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2026-08-13

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Samsung TV Plus · 2026-08-12

Samsung TV Plus adds nine All3Media FAST channels across Europe

Samsung TV Plus and All3Media International are expanding their European FAST partnership with nine dedicated channels across the UK, France and Spain.

Samsung TV Plus

2026-08-12

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Confirmed DealLegacy CrossoverUnscripted

Shortical backs James Franco microseries under SAG-AFTRA Verticals Agreement

Shortical is producing Love, Lies & Frank, James Franco’s first microseries. The drama is among the first projects made under SAG-AFTRA’s Verticals Agreement, giving the platform a unionized production precedent as it brings established screen talent into mobile-first fiction.

Shortical · 2026-08-12

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2026-08-12

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Netflix commissions 12-part live dating event from Initial and Workerbee

Netflix has commissioned Netflix, Will You Marry Me? from Banijay UK labels Initial and Workerbee. The live dating format will run for 12 episodes across four weeks, with Netflix members influencing the search for one participant’s partner. Global launch and filming are planned for 2027.

Netflix · 2026-08-12

Netflix

2026-08-12

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledSeries

WTSL invests in Unwell at a reported $500M pre-money valuation

WTSL has made the first outside investment in Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s Unwell at a reported $500 million pre-money valuation. The investment amount was not disclosed. Unwell says the capital will support acquisitions and expansion across its creator-led media businesses.

Unwell · 2026-08-12

Unwell

2026-08-12

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledFASTFAST Channel

Vice TV licenses creator-animation block from Animation+

Vice TV will carry Animation+ Mixtape, a two-hour late-night block supplied by creator-focused adult-animation FAST/AVOD platform Animation+.

Vice TV · 2026-08-12

Vice TV

2026-08-12

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledLegacy CrossoverSeries

Spotify distributes selected video podcasts through Twitch

Spotify has begun streaming selected video podcasts through a Spotify account on Twitch. Initial programming includes The Ringer’s Wise Guys.

Spotify · 2026-08-12

Spotify

2026-08-12

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Treo partners with FAST Channels TV to launch culture and travel channel

Treo has partnered with FAST Channels TV to launch a free streaming destination focused on culture, food, travel and live entertainment.

Treo · 2026-08-10

Treo

2026-08-10

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Disney+ and Hulu license six iHeartMedia video podcasts

Disney+ and Hulu have licensed video editions of six iHeartMedia podcasts, beginning with Hey Jonas! and followed by five recurring entertainment and talk titles.

The Walt Disney Company · 2026-08-10

The Walt Disney Company

2026-08-10

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Coolita / Indonesia FAST Media Alliance · 2026-08-07

Coolita launches Indonesia FAST Media Alliance with six broadcasters

Coolita and CICC have launched the Indonesia FAST Media Alliance with TVRI, Metro TV, Garuda TV, BTV, Jawa Pos Multimedia and JakTV. Tencent Cloud is the technology partner.

Coolita / Indonesia FAST Media Alliance

2026-08-07

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Confirmed DealBrand-fundedSeries

Brand USA commissions Route 66 visual podcast with Telegraph and Platform Media

Visit The USA, the consumer brand of destination-marketing organization Brand USA, has launched Route 66: America’s Greatest Road Trip, an eight-part visual podcast produced by Telegraph Media Group and Platform Media. The series is hosted by Sean Fletcher and marks Route 66’s centenary. It is a confirmed brand-funded entertainment commission.

Brand USA / Visit The USA · 2026-08-05

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2026-08-05

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The Walt Disney Company · 2026-08-05

Disney and TikTok launch Disney+ Verts short-form content-sharing pilot

Disney and TikTok have announced a global short-form content-sharing agreement that will begin with a U.S. pilot in the coming months. Disney+ will add a curated collection of Disney-centric fan-created TikTok content to its Verts feed, featuring Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and FX stories. TikTok will also give creators access to assets from hundreds of Disney films and series, while the companies operate a tiered Disney Creator Ambassador Program.

The Walt Disney Company

2026-08-05

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Confirmed DealVerticalLegacy CrossoverMicrodrama

Moving Picture Company and ReelShort co-produce global vertical-drama adaptation

Moving Picture Company announced that it will co-produce ReelShort original vertical drama UNTOUCHABLE: the billionaire and the ex-con babysitter for a global audience. The report says the original IP recorded 230 million cumulative views on ReelShort and that the new project will add a Korean creative team.

ReelShort · 2026-08-04

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2026-08-04

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledBrand-fundedUnscripted

Comcast Xfinity funds creator competition Best in Class

Comcast Xfinity will launch Best in Class, a seven-episode creator competition hosted by Katie Feeney and produced by NBCUniversal's Rock Studios, across Xfinity's Instagram and TikTok channels.

Comcast Xfinity · 2026-07-29

Comcast Xfinity

2026-07-29

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledSeries

Tubi launches creator-led game show with Home Game Studios

Tubi has launched This Is A Game Show?, a creator-led Tubi Original hosted by TikTok comedy creator Mitsy Sanderson and developed by newly formed Home Game Studios. Home Game says its forthcoming slate includes creator collaborations with Loey Lane, Gray Fagan and Morgann Book.

Tubi · 2026-07-29

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NBCUniversal / Peacock · 2026-07-27

NBCUniversal and YouTube expand Peacock distribution in global partnership

NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a multi-year global agreement that will bundle Peacock Premium with YouTube Premium in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. The agreement expands Universal+ and Hayu through YouTube Premium in select international markets, extends YouTube TV carriage, and adds collaboration across advertising technology and sports production.

NBCUniversal / Peacock

2026-07-27

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Confirmed DealLegacy CrossoverVerticalSeries

Marvel and WEBTOON unveil original vertical-scroll series slate

Marvel and WEBTOON announced three original series created exclusively for WEBTOON and designed for the platform’s vertical-scroll format: Tony’s Girl, That Time Deadpool Fell Into WEBTOON...and Found The Longest Title of All Time!!!, and X-Men Korea. WEBTOON said release timing will be announced later.

WEBTOON Entertainment · 2026-07-24

WEBTOON Entertainment

2026-07-24

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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

S4C

2026-07-22

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ITV Studios / Zoo 55 · 2026-07-22

ITV Studios and Zoo 55 launch Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM

ITV Studios’ Creative Network partnered with Steve Penk and Abadi Films on a digital-first animated comedy, using AImation’s Omnigen in production and Zoo 55 for social distribution.

ITV Studios / Zoo 55

2026-07-22

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Confirmed DealVerticalLegacy CrossoverMicrodrama

GoodShort and SLL launch 60-episode Korean vertical original

GoodShort and South Korean studio SLL have released Code Name: Villain Stepmom, a 60-episode fantasy microdrama designed for mobile viewing. The series premiered worldwide on GoodShort on July 22, with episodes running approximately 90 seconds.

GoodShort · 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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Confirmed DealVerticalCreator-ledMicrodrama

BuzzFeed Studios and muVpix commit to 100-plus vertical titles

BuzzFeed Studios and muVpix announced a plan to produce more than 100 vertical microdrama titles over two years. The slate spans original IP, reimagined classics, and shoppable formats for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, FAST/CTV services, and the muVpix Originals platform.

BuzzFeed Studios · 2026-07-22

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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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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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Confirmed DealCreator-ledBrand-fundedSeries

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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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

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2026-07-20

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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

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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

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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

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2026-07-17

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Confirmed DealLegacy CrossoverFASTUnscripted

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

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2026-07-15

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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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Confirmed DealLegacy CrossoverCreator-ledUnscripted

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

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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

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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

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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

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2026-07-14

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WEBTOON Entertainment · 2026-07-14

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.

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2026-07-14

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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

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2026-07-13

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TV Globo / Globoplay · 2026-07-13

TV Globo commissions a 20-episode vertical prologue for Por Você

TV Globo will release a 20-episode vertical microdrama before Por Você premieres on broadcast television on Aug. 17. The prologue, produced at Estúdios Globo, follows the prior lives of leads Bela and Juli and was filmed from July 10.

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2026-07-13

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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.

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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

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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

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2026-07-07

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Confirmed DealCreator-ledFASTSeries

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2026-05-27

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GammaTime and COL Group commit to four original microseries

GammaTime and COL Group International have committed to co-finance and co-produce four original microseries, starting with the licensing of FlareFlow title She Means Justice and a sequel.

GammaTime · 2026-05-19

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2026-05-19

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HOLYWATER / My Drama · 2026-01-26

Dhar Mann Studios, HOLYWATER and FOX form a 40-title global vertical-video partnership

Dhar Mann Studios, HOLYWATER and FOX Entertainment announced a multi-year vertical-video partnership on January 26, 2026. Dhar Mann Studios will create and produce an initial 40 narrative titles for an exclusive first window on HOLYWATER's My Drama app, while retaining ownership and creative independence. FOX Entertainment Global holds worldwide sales and distribution rights after the My Drama window. Financing terms were not disclosed.

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2026-01-26

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Time Out and Pig & Horse develop social-first branded unscripted slate

Time Out and Pig & Horse Productions are co-developing social-first unscripted formats for digital and linear audiences. The initial slate includes a chef competition staged in Time Out Markets and a street-music talent format designed for TikTok and Instagram audiences.

Time Out · 2025-10-13

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2025-10-13

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