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• Netflix Lures ‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris From ABC With Eight-Figure Deal
• Paul Feig’s Digital Media Company’s First Original Series Is About Muslim American Women

  Paul Feig's digital production company, Powderkeg, has announced its first original series. Called "East of La Brea," it will follow two young Muslim American women who live in Los Angeles.

  
• Twitch Names Former Maker Exec General Manager Of Global Content Development

  In her new role, Johnson will spearhead global content acquisition efforts -- and oversee all regional content development teams.

  
• Disney Channel And Freeform Ratings Are Falling As Young Viewers Turn To Streaming Platforms

  Ratings for the Disney Channel fell 23% in prime-time among its core demographic during the first half of 2017, while Freeform was down 25%.

  
• YouTube Star Anna Akana Snags Recurring TV Role In Freeform’s ‘Stitchers’
• YouTube Star Lisa Schwartz’s ‘Party Girl’ Arrives On Disney’s Freeform App