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Quibi Revamps Programming After Rocky Start for Short-Video App
- Startup has canceled a few shows and is reworking some others
- The company is keeping a close eye on costs as it retools
Quibi, the video startup founded by Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, is revamping its programming slate and keeping a close eye on costs after a tepid initial reception to its service, according to people familiar with the matter.
Quibi has decided not to renew several shows from its first wave of programs, including Idris Elba’s “Elba Vs Block.” It has discussed ways of retooling others, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been announced. Quibi also has preemptively scrapped shows that were meant to be shot later this year.