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EXCLUSIVE: The filmmakers behind Science Fair are prepping a feature doc about student entrepreneurs for Disney+. The streamer has ordered Own the Room from directors Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster and National Geographic Documentary Films. The film follows five young students on their journey to win one of the…

EXCLUSIVE: Keeping Up With the Kardashians producer Bunim/Murray has teamed with nascent producer and financier Shopify Studios to develop a docuseries about disable entrepreneurs. Deadline understands that the two companies are working up Born For Business, a project that follows four entrepreneurs with physical…

EXCLUSIVE: Discovery Channel is launching new business format I Quit, with a slew of entrepreneurs risking it by giving up their jobs to follow their passions. However, the business model behind the show, which launches Tuesday August 18, may be the real point of interest for producers. The show comes from Shopify…

Former SoulPancake executive Sarah North has been named Head of Shopify Studios, the content house of multi-channel commerce platform Shopify. She takes over the role previously held by Jason Badal, who will continue to lead business affairs, distribution and partnerships for the company, reporting to North. In her…