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Mark Layton
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DreamWorks alum Doug Schwalbe launches The Co-Production Company
Former DreamWorks exec Doug Schwalbe is launching the US-based The Co-Production Company, a production firm…
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TBI Kids: BBC Studios on the global reach of ‘Planet Defenders’
We often hear how the future of the planet and the animals that live upon…
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Round-up: Red Arrow & Woodcut International unveil MIPTV slates; SPT launches Sony One app in Nigeria
Red Arrow unveils MIPTV slate UK-based Red Arrow Studios International has unveiled its slate of…
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Sandbox & Co acquires Fingerprint, launches kids’ SVOD with Hopster, Kidomi & Curious World content
UK-based children’s digital education platform Sandbox & Co has acquired kids-focused US mobile technology company…
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Aquarius Films & Anonymous Content partner to co-pro sci-fi thriller ‘The Subjugate’
Australian indie Aquarius Films and US-based Anonymous Content have teamed up to co-produce an adaptation…
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CBS extends comedy ‘Young Sheldon’ for three more seasons
US network CBS has renewed original comedy series Young Sheldon for three more seasons. The…
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Disney launches adult animation unit, headed by veteran exec Marci Proietto
US-based Disney Television Studios has launched a new a new production unit devoted to adult…
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UK’s BBC4 to end commissions & transition to archive service
UK pubcaster the BBC is to end commissions for its BBC4 channel, which will instead…
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Round-up: Starz axes ‘American Gods’; Fox seeks ‘Our Kind Of People’; All3Media shops Ghislaine Maxwell doc
Starz axes ‘American Gods’ US network Starz has cancelled fantasy drama American Gods, confirming that…
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Lynn Barrie exits US cablenet Freeform
Lynn Barrie, SVP of original programming and development at Freeform, is exiting the Disney-owned US…
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UK indie Icon Films hires Red Rock alum Belinda Cherrington as creative director
UK factual indie Icon Films has appointed Belinda Cherrington as creative director. Based in the…
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Netflix signs ‘Friday Night Lights’ creator Peter Berg to first-look deal
Friday Night Lights creator Peter Berg and his Film 44 banner have inked a first-look…
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TV2 tackles ‘Taboo’ format for Denmark
Danish broadcaster TV2 has commissioned a local version of social issue comedy format Taboo, following…
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Oz’s Wildbear Entertainment opens NZ office; appoints NHNZ’s Craig Meade to lead
Australian factual prodco Wildbear Entertainment has expanded its operation by launching a New Zealand office,…
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Preparing for the big adventure boom
Stephen McQuillan, creative director at UK indie Humble Bee Films considers what the immediate future…
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Korea’s Studio Dragon drama trio land sales & remakes
Three Korean drama series, all produced by Seoul-based Studio Dragon, are headed to Japan, Thailand…
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BBC Comedy execs Kate Daughton & Sarah Asante depart
BBC head of comedy Kate Daughton and comedy commissioner Sarah Asante are both leaving the…
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HBO signs ‘Game Of Thrones’ creator George R. R. Martin to five-year deal
George R. R. Martin, the US novelist whose A Song Of Ice And Fire fantasy…
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BBC NI orders pilot for new hair restoration reality format
BBC Northern Ireland has commissioned a pilot for a new hair restoration reality format from…
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TBI Weekly: Making a success of YouTube-first content
Streamers might be king right now but video-sharing platforms are more than holding their own, finding…
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BBC to double arts and music investment
UK pubcaster the BBC is to double investment in arts and music content on its…
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Round-up: Alibi brings Irish drama ‘Smother’ to UK; New deals for ‘Keeping Faith’ S3; Flame unveils MIPTV slate
Alibi brings Irish drama ‘Smother’ to UK UKTV-owned Alibi has picked up Irish drama Smother…
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Lionsgate Play partners with telco Telkomsel for Indonesian roll-out
Starz and Lionsgate India’s South Asian streaming platform Lionsgate Play has formed a strategic partnership…
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FRAPA adds Fremantle, Banijay & All3Media format execs to board
FRAPA, the global Format Recognition and Protection Association, has appointed three new senior format execs…
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Kids round-up: ‘Cat In The Hat’ is Sky-bound; Jetpack to launch ‘Cardboard City’ worldwide; Global sales for ‘Oddbods’ and ‘Insectibles’
‘Cat In The Hat’ is Sky-bound Sky Kids in the UK has picked up two…
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Round-up: Discovery+ orders Henson puppet cooking show; Law&Crime Network to live cover Chauvin trial; ‘Juda’ returns to Hulu
Discovery+ orders Henson puppet cooking show Factual streamer Discovery+ has ordered a new puppet-led children’s…
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HBO Max & The CW pick up ‘Wellington Paranormal’ in first joint-acquisition
The CW Network and HBO Max have both picked up New Zealand horror mockumentary Wellington…
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Netflix & Amazon should share viewing data & BBC licence fee should remain, say UK lawmakers
Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon should be legally required to provide viewing data…
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Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow ups MD Sarah Monteith to CEO
UK scripted indie Baby Cow has appointed BBC Studios exec Sarah Monteith as its CEO,…
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CuriosityStream reveals 120% revenue jump & 50% subs growth
US factual streamer CuriosityStream has announced a rapid expansion, with a 120% increase in total…