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Netflix orders Wildseed sci-fi series written by YouTube talent
Netflix has ordered a new sci-fi adventure series from UK prodco Wildseed Studios. The 10-part…
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HBO teams with Judd Apatow for George Carlin doc
HBO Documentary Films is in production on a two-part documentary about prolific US comedian George…
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Disney TV studios drop Fox name in major rebrand
Disney Television Studios has launched a major rebranding of its three studios, with ABC Studios…
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‘MacGruber’ series leads Peacock’s new comedy offerings
NBCUniversal’s newly launched SVOD service Peacock is firming up its comedy offerings, with several new…
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News round-up: Red Arrow signs Asian deals; Brazil brings kids ‘All Together Now’; Blue Ant unveils new slate
Red Arrow strikes non-scripted deals across Asia Broadcasters in Hong Kong, China and South Korea…
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WarnerMedia cuts jobs & restructures, with Bob Greenblatt & Kevin Reilly to exit
AT&T-owned WarnerMedia has become the latest US giant to overhaul its operations to focus on…
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SVODs leading the way with LGBT+ content
SVOD operators around the world are leading the way in commissioning LGBT+ content, according to…
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Ava DuVernay to helm Twitter-inspired filmmaking series for HBO Max
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is to exec produce and narrate a new docuseries for HBO Max…
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News round-up: Discovery goes Wild with Talos; Edinburgh TV Festival names Alternative MacTaggart; Painless, D4E deal
Discovery goes Wild with Talos Discovery has commissioned a new reality series, 100 Days Wild,…
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Introducing the new virtual TBI Buyer’s Guide and TBI Talks panel series!
We are excited to announce our new virtual TBI Buyer’s Guide, bringing you all the…
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MY Entertainment launches new division; hires MRC alum to head
New York-based production company MY Entertainment (MYE) has launched a new premium content division, One…
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Magical Elves promotes Dan Murphy to COO
LA-based non-fiction production outfit Magical Elves has promoted Dan Murphy to the role of chief…
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Kids round-up: ‘Love Monster’ goes global; ‘Gruffalo’ bound for UKids; ‘Oddbods’ back for Halloween
‘Love Monster’ goes global Multiple international broadcasters have acquired British pre-school series Love Monster, following…
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News round-up: Comedy Central reboots ‘Ren & Stimpy’; The CW axes ‘Taskmaster’; BBC orders VJ war shows
‘Ren & Stimpy’ rebooted at Comedy Central Comedy Central has ordered a reboot of cult…
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Slim Film buys back Seven West majority stake
UK prodco Slim Film + Television has bought back all the shares in the company…
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ViacomCBS taps Marvel exec Grant Gish to head adult animation
ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Group has appointed former Marvel Studios and Fox Animation exec Grant…
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Tom Skerritt’s Triple Squirrels launches new lifestyle channel
Film star Tom Skerritt’s Seattle-based digital media company Triple Squirrels has launched a new lifestyle…
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Deals round-up: Oz ‘Emergency’ goes global; Sky returns true crime doc; Armoza Formats travel to South Africa
Oz medical series ‘Emergency’ in multiple sales TV4 in Sweden, Mediaworks’ Three in New Zealand,…
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Scottish VOD STV Player lands on Freeview Play
Scottish broadcaster STV’s free VOD service STV Player has launched UK-wide on TV platform Freeview…
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Wheelhouse Group partners with TikTok influencers Hype House
US production and investment outfit The Wheelhouse Group has partnered with TikTok “influencer collective” Hype…
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DreamWorks channel launches on StarTimes in Africa
NBCUniversal International Networks’ DreamWorks family entertainment channel has launched across sub-Saharan Africa on the StarTimes…
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News round-up: Amazon extends ‘Hunters’; GRB & Autentic sales; Small World & Joe Lewis link
Amazon extends ‘Hunters’ for second season Amazon Studios has ordered a second season of conspiracy…
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Apple inks first-look deal with DiCaprio’s Appian Way
Apple has signed a first-look deal with LA-based Appian Way Productions, the company founded by…
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‘Chernobyl’, ‘End Of F***ing World’ among Bafta winners
The HBO and Sky-produced Chernobyl has been named the best mini-series at this year’s Virgin…
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Hopster founder and CEO Nick Walters to depart
Early learning streaming service Hopster has announced that its founder and CEO Nick Walters will…
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Skydance hires Disney alum Prigmore as animation boss
US prodco Skydance Animation has appointed former Walt Disney exec Shane Prigmore as SVP of…
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News round-up: Foxtel’s Lifetime deal; China’a Huanxi adds All3 shows; Turkish ‘House’ re-opens; Seven snags expanded ‘Chase’…
Foxtel adds Lifetime Movie package Australian pay-TV company Foxtel is set to add A+E Networks-owned…
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Scottish indie Red Sky hires new director of development
Scottish indie Red Sky Productions has appointed former Matchlight exec Jacqui Hayden to the new…
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Exclusive: BBC entertainment chief talks Covid-safe ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ & ‘self-censoring’ ideas
BBC entertainment chief Kate Phillips has revealed how the public broadcaster is planning to ensure…
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Kids round-up: Wildbrain, Kevin Smith link for ‘Green Hornet’; Planeta Junior takes ZAG stake; ‘Oddbods’ goes global
Kevin Smith & Wildbrain take flight with ‘The Green Hornet’ Children’s entertainment company Wildbrain has…