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Jesse Whittock
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New CEO to succeed Moore at National Geographic Partners
National Geographic Society (NGS) boss Gary Knell will be the next CEO of National Geographic…
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Alan Partridge returns to BBC chat format
Steve Coogan’s comedy alter ego, Alan Partridge, is returning to the BBC nearly a quarter…
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Logan Paul ads suspended after YouTuber tasers dead rats
YouTube has suspended controversial YouTube vlogger Logan Paul soon after he tasered deceased rats in…
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Mattel names ex-Endemol & Maker Studios boss chair
Former Endemol, Maker Studios and Fox Kids Europe boss Ynon Kreiz has been named non-executive…
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Amazon joins first All3-produced Liberty Global drama
Amazon Prime Video has boarded a first high-end drama from All3Media, which is producing for…
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Netflix influences viewing habits even in non-core genres – study
Having a popular content brand name like Netflix remains a key driver in picking up…
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Channel 4 orders BBC Studios to perform Fatberg Autopsy
Just two days after unveiled its first non-BBC commission, BBC Studios has landed a second…
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Burnett & Darnell create ‘entertainment Olympics’ show for CBS
Mark Burnett and Mike Darnell (below right) have joined forces to conjure up the “Olympics…
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In-demand chart: Germany (January 28-February 2, 2018)
The amount of online articles and social media chatter around Star Trek: Discovery translates into…
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Kaplan exits Sony as Le Goy expands role
Andy Kaplan is one of three president-level executives leaving Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), with worldwide…
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BBC Studios reaches “new dawn” after Discovery wildlife commission
Discovery Channel has commissioned natural history series The Red List from BBC Studios, marking a…
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Fox names new digital president
Fox Networks Group (FNG) has promoted from within for a new leader of its Digital…
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Viacom strikes Movistar Play mobile streaming deal
Viacom will launch a range of TV channels and content in Latin America through a…
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30 years of TBI: The TBI 20 (2003)
TBI turns 30 this year, and to celebrate we will be publishing a series of…
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Netflix shocks at Super Bowl with sneak Cloverfield launch
Netflix’s marketing execs are slapping each other on the backs after their latest movie launch…
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Platinum Films global chief joins Jellyfish
Kids TV veteran Natalie Llewellyn is joining British children’s content producer Jellyfish Pictures as head…
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Ex-Rovio animation chief Dorra launches new prodco
Former Rovio Entertainment animation boss Nick Dorra has launched his own Helsinki-based production studio. Haruworks…
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UKTV hires Baby Cow’s Waddell in originals push
British broadcaster UKTV has hired Kerry Waddell from UK indie Baby Cow Productions. Waddell (pictured)…
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Netflix & Univision production pact after El Chapo success
Netflix and US Hispanic broadcaster Univision will coproduce five original series after following the launch…
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Viacom & CBS formally exploring new merger proposal
Viacom and CBS are once again formally dating – with exploratory boards created at both…
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Gaumont launching UK office with Kudos exec
France’s Gaumont is expanding further in Europe with the hire of Kudos executive producer Alison…
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Facebook usage time down 5% following updates
Facebook has admitted that recent updates to prioritise personal interactions over posts from businesses, brands…
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Podcast prodco Gimlet launches TV arm
US-based podcast producer Gimlet Media has launched a television and film production arm. Chris Giliberti…
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Amazon usurps Hulu Japan as exclusive HBO home
Amazon Prime Video’s Japanese wing has struck a deal to bring major HBO titles such…
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Ex-ABC unscripted chief to create Spinnaker Chaos with Red Arrow
US unscripted producer John Saade is housing his new production company, Spinnaker Chaos, at Red…
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Turner EMEA rejigs with France Télévisions exec joining
Turner EMEA has put a new management structure in place for Southern Europe and Africa,…
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Imira founder exits with Robinson named new CEO
Sergi Reitg, the founder and boss of Spain’s Imira Entertainment, is stepping down after 15…
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DC digital service orders live-action Metropolis drama
The upcoming DC Entertainment-branded on-demand and digital service has commissioned a live-action drama series set…
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Mark Gordon becomes eOne president as Morayniss exits
Grey’s Anatomy producer Mark Gordon (left) has become Entertainment One’s president and chief content officer…
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Canadian TV veteran Switzer dies aged 61
Canadian television legend Jay Switzer has died aged 61 after a short battle with brain…