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Amazon lands Lord of the Rings TV remake
Amazon has acquired the global rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, for…
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NBC vet Sanders departs for Universal TV
NBC’s executive vice president of current programming, Vernon Sanders, is leaving the role to become…
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Blue Ant builds out global division with hires
Canada-based international producer and distributor Blue Ant Media has appointed Aser Group’s Beatrice Lee (pictured)…
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BBC shows on hold after Westwick accusations
BBC series White Gold and Ordeal by Innocence are currently on pause as star and Gossip Girl…
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Netflix, FX & HBO drop shows with Louis C.K.
Following sexual misconduct claims made about Louis C.K., a range of companies working with the…
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Essential hires Network Ten exec for key post
Australia’s Essential Media and Entertainment has appointed Network Ten’s Kate Brady as commercial director. Brady…
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TBI Weekly: the Mouse chases the Fox
It was revealed this week that Fox has been in talks with Disney about selling some of…
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Netflix & Drake bring back Top Boy
Netflix is bringing back British drama Top Boy, with its third season going out via…
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Boundless hires ex-Betty chief to replace Wyatt
FremantleMedia UK’s factual entertainment label Boundless has appointed a range of senior members including Betty’s…
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BBC, AMC & Ink Factory reunite for le Carré drama
Following the success of The Night Manager (pictured), BBC One, AMC and The Ink Factory…
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AMC UK promotes two for new roles
AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK) has appointed Sam Rowden (pictured) and Alina Florea to newly…
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Viaplay orders first Danish original
MTG Studios has commissioned a Danish original drama named Pro’s and Con’s. The series will…
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Viewer demand: Blue Planet II vs Planet Earth II
After Blue Planet II’s record breaking ratings for its premiere, is it fair to say…
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BBC investigates 25 sexual harassment claims
The BBC has reported to the UK government that it is investigating as many as…
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Netflix to launch Brazilian period drama
Netflix is set to produce its latest Brazilian original series, Coisa Mais Linda, a period…
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Audience Network’s programming head exits
The Audience Network’s programming head Chris Long has left the company after near two decades….
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Blue Planet II draws record 14.1m viewers
Blue Planet II has become the most-watched show of 2017 in the UK so far,…
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Ugly Betty star launches prodco
Ugly Betty star America Ferrera (pictured) has launched a yet-to-be-named production company with executive producer…
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ABC brings in ex-NBCU exec as business affairs head
ABC Studios International (ABCSI) has brought in ex-NBCUniversal International exec Guy Sheppard as head of…
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Netflix officially drops Spacey
Netflix has fired award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, and will no longer produce TV shows and…
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Show of the Week: Open Call
Launched at this year’s MIPCOM, the prime time singing competition attempts to hold on to…
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Tele München to coproduce €26m Rai drama
Tele München Group (TMG) is set to co-produce an eight-hour adaptation of Umberto Eco’s The…
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TBI Weekly: OTT players threaten British content
This week ended with BBC chief Tony Hall once again warning of the threat OTT…
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BBCWW backs new Peep Show team indie
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) has backed a new indie formed by Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong,…
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Kaling preps Hulu Four Weddings adaptation
Hulu is developing UK movie classic Four Weddings and a Funeral with comedian, producer and…
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ITV America signs deal with true crime guru
ITV America has signed an exclusive deal with literary manager and producer Sharlene Martin along…
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Netflix suspends House of Cards season six
Netflix and production partner Media Rights Capital (MRC) have suspended work on season six of…
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BBCWW moves away from originals strategy
BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) will move away from commissioning originals for its BBC Earth and BBC…
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Amazon Channels adds Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel, Discovery Communication’s premium pay TV brand, is set to become available on Amazon…
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MTV reboots Shore franchise with Floribama
MTV is set to launch the latest chapter of the Shore franchise, Floribama Shore, which…