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Hulu chief Kelly Campbell departs amid reports of move to NBCU

Hulu’s president Kelly Campbell has departed the Disney-Owned streamer after less than two years in the job, with US reports suggesting the exec is heading to NBCUniversal (NBCU). Campbell left the “company immediately” yesterday, according to Disney’s chairman of international operations & DTC, Rebecca Campbell. No reason was given for Kelly Campbell’s departure but in […]

Disney+ orders ‘Ndrangheta-focused Italian true crime docuseries

Disney+ has greenlit Ndrangheta, World Wide Mafia, a new Italian original docuseries about public prosecutor Nicola Gratteri and his fight against the ‘Ndrangheta crime organisation. Produced by Disney, alongside Italy’s IBC Movie and France’s Sunset Presse, the four-part series is written and directed by Jacques Charmelot and François Chayé and follow the historic Maxi-Trial that began […]

Disney ups ABC exec Tiffany Faigus to become SVP of unscripted

Disney has promoted ABC exec Tiffany Faigus to become SVP of unscripted & alternative entertainment at ABC Entertainment and Walt Disney Television Unscripted. The exec, who previously served as VP of alternative series & specials, will now work across both the US network and recently launched unscripted division, Walt Disney Television Alternative. The unit is led […]

Disney names Ayo Davis to lead branded TV, replacing veteran Gary Marsh

Disney has promoted its EVP of creative development & strategy to replace the long-serving Gary Marsh as head of its kids and family-focused branded TV division. Ayo Davis becomes president & chief creative officer at Disney’s branded television unit, with her promotion coming less than a year since she took up her most recent role. […]

Disney+ blasts off ‘Among The Stars’ in new NASA docuseries

Disney+ has announced a new original documentary series following NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy as he embarks upon his final mission. Produced by UK-based Fulwell 73 Productions, the six-part Among The Stars will debut on the streamer on 6 October, revealing personal video diaries and livestream footage — stationed both on Earth and in space […]

Nutopia hires Nat Geo alum Geoff Daniels for unscripted entertainment

Welcome To Earth producer Nutopia has hired former Nat Geo EVP Geoff Daniels to a new role overseeing the company’s unscripted entertainment output. Daniels becomes EVP of unscripted entertainment at the Jane Root-founded company and will work across all series in production, manage program marketing and help to liaise with Nutopia’s production partners and talent. […]

Disney ‘accelerating’ European focus with originals to hit 60 by 2024

Disney+ is allowing the Mouse House to “put the afterburners” on its European production efforts according to its EMEA president, who used a keynote at SeriesMania to unveil the latest details of its upcoming slate from the region. Jan Koeppen, Disney’s EMEA president, said that while the company had been known for its “big stories” […]

TBI Weekly: Six takeaways from Edinburgh TV Festival 2021

The 2021 Edinburgh TV Festival again made headlines this week, with US-based streamers using the online event to highlight their European intentions, while the ongoing debate over the future of Channel 4 provided plenty of fodder for conversations of a more domestic nature. Among the most noteworthy commissions to be revealed was Nautilus for Disney+, […]

Ed TV Festival: Disney+ dives into Jules Verne; NBCU’s co-pro plans; Jack Thorne blasts disability failings

Disney+ has unveiled Nautilus, its latest UK-based scripted series, while NBCUniversal revealed its global co-pro plans and Jack Thorne has blasted the industry’s lack of disability representation, as the 2021 Edinburgh TV Festival got underway yesterday. Speaking on a panel session at this year’s hybrid event, Disney EMEA execs Liam Keelan, VP of original content, […]

Nat Geo inks first-look Westbrook deal & expands adventure slate

Disney-backed National Geographic is expanding its adventure-based slate, by signing a five-year first-look unscripted deal with Westbrook Studios and making a slew of new commissions. The Westbrook agreement covers the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science for all of National Geographic’s TV platforms and its Disney+ originals. […]

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