When it comes to luring users away from Netflix and other rivals, Facebook is ready to play them at their own game

For social networks, keeping it real is no longer a priority – with YouTube, Snapchat and others already in on the act, Facebook has now decided it needs to start broadcasting scripted content.

It emerged last week that the biggest social network of them all has been adding friends in Hollywood and hopes to air three new series, including a game show and a drama, by the third quarter of this year.

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