Viacom closes Channel 5 deal, makes first kids co-commission

Viacom has finalized its purchase of British free-to-air broadcaster Channel 5 for US$726 million and announced development on Nella the Knight, its first joint kids commission.

By Jeremy Dickson

September 10, 2014

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Channel 5, Milkshake, Nella the Knight, UK, Viacom International Media Networks

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Jeremy is the Features Editor of Kidscreen specializing in the content production, broadcasting and distribution aspects of the global children's entertainment industry. Contact Jeremy at jdickson@brunico.com.

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Viacom closes Channel 5 deal, makes first kids co-commission

Viacom has finalized its purchase of British free-to-air broadcaster Channel 5 for US$726 million and announced development on Nella the Knight, its first joint kids commission.

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Viacom closes Channel 5 deal, makes first kids co-commission

Viacom has finalized its purchase of British free-to-air broadcaster Channel 5 for US$726 million and announced development on Nella the Knight, its first joint kids commission.

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