Tiger Aspect


BBC, ITV & UK scripted firms face probe over possible breach of freelance competition laws

UK broadcasters the BBC and ITV, along with several local scripted production companies, are under investigation by the government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) due to possible breaches of anti-trust rules regarding freelance contracts. Derry Girls producer Hat Trick, Wolf’s Hartswood Films, This Is Going To Hurt’s Sister, Beyond Paradise firm Red Planet Pictures and […]

‘A Spy Among Friends’ producer Patrick Spence exiting ITV Studios

ITV Studios creative director Patrick Spence is exiting the company next week after more than three years. A spokesperson for ITV Studios told TBI that Spence would exit at the end of March for a soon-to-be-confirmed new venture, but would continue to partner with the company on upcoming projects including Mr Bates vs The Post […]

Tiger Aspect ups drama chief to MD, hires Sky Studios’ ‘Chernobyl’ producer

Banijay UK scripted label Tiger Aspect has upped head of drama Lucy Bedford to managing director of the company. Reporting to Banijay UK CEO Patrick Holland, Bedford takes on the role with immediate effect and will now be responsible for the creative leadership of the firm, which is behind titles including Peaky Blinders, Man Like […]

Tiger Aspect inks deal with ‘PhoneShop’ creator & expands development team

Banijay UK label Tiger Aspect has signed Phil Bowker, creator of Channel 4 comedy PhoneShop, to an exclusive first-look deal, and expanded its development team with four new appointments. David Simpson heads up comedy at Tiger Aspect, with the company behind titles including Man Like Mobeen, Bad Education, Mr Bean and Murder in Successville. The […]

Why firms from Banijay to Beta Film are exploring NFT’s

From Banijay to Beta Film, TV companies are actively exploring how NFTs could help generate future revenues. Tim Dams investigates the opportunities being opened up by this relatively new market The market for digital items known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) exploded in popularity last year, and the TV industry has taken notice. Nearly $41bn was […]

News round-up: Off The Fence takes Auschwitz doc global; EPIX renews ‘Domina’; Rightsline acquires REAL

Off The Fence takes Auschwitz doc global Off The Fence has acquired the documentary series The History Of Auschwitz in 33 Objects for global distribution. Commissioned by Polish broadcaster Polsat and co-produced by Inbornmedia and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the 4. 52-minute documentary explores the lesser-known side of the Auschwitz Memorial ­– one of […]

Tiger Aspect appoints UKTV exec Zoe Brown as chief commercial officer

Banijay-owned UK scripted label Tiger Aspect has appointed UKTV’s director of legal & business affairs, Zoe Brown, to the new role of chief commercial officer. Brown will join Tiger Aspect’s newly established leadership team, which includes head of drama Lucy Bedford, head of comedy David Simpson and COO Helen Wright, working closely with the team […]

Sky Studios hires BBC commissioner for comedy, adds Tiger Aspect & BBCS for production

UK-based Sky Studios has expanded its comedy team by hiring a commissioner and two producers from the BBC, BBC Studios and Banijay’s Tiger Aspect. Alex Moody will join from the BBC this summer as commissioning editor, reporting to director of comedy Jon Mountague. She has commissioned shows including Mackenzie Crook’s Worzel Gummidge and Motherland for he BBC, […]

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