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Mark Layton
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Eva Longoria & Cris Abrego launch Hyphenate Media Group, with Banijay backing
Actor and producer Eva Longoria has teamed up with long-time production partner Cris Abrego to…
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‘Bing’ producer Mikael Shields on why pre-school content is as valuable as prime-time drama
With MIPJR & MIPCOM 2023 underway, Acamar Films CEO Mikael Shields reveals the secrets behind…
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Thailand’s TrueID & Juvenile Co to adapt Nippon thriller ‘Homeroom’
Thai streamer TrueID is partnering with local prodco Juvenile Co on an adaptation of Nippon…
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Prime Video, Stan & Sundance Now investigate ‘The Long Shadow’
Prime Video in Africa, Australian streamer Stan and NHK Enterprises’ Mystery Channel have picked up…
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M6, Mediaset, VTM & RTL KLUB saddle up for Secuoya’s ‘Zorro’
M6 group in France, Mediaset in Italy, DPG Media for VTM channels in Flemish Belgium…
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Israel’s Sipur, HOT Channel 8 & HSCC partner for Hamas massacre documentary
Israeli producer Sipur has partnered with broadcaster HOT Channel 8 and local prodco HSCC to…
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Show of the Week: The Rolling Kitchen
The typical cooking format gets a real revolution in this new show that sees two…
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‘Gen V’s Eric Kripke & Michele Fazekas on taking the ‘The Boys’ back to school
Mark Layton talks to Gen V showrunner Michele Fazekas and exec producer Eric Kripke about…
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How Paul Kemp took his Bitcoin creator doc out of the shadows & onto screen
TBI’s new ‘Fact to Feature’ strand of articles delve into how factual filmmakers got their…
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Why crime still pays in a contracting drama market
Crime dramas remain an opportunity for buyers and producers despite the cooling market, writes Nick…
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How Fox built a primetime format out of ‘Snake Oil’
Idea to Iteration is a new regular strand that explores how a show has gone…
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Exclusive: ‘Succession’ creator Jesse Armstrong on cooking up a classic & what comes next
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong reflects on his HBO epic with Richard Middleton, dissecting his creative…
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The production power fuelling the French connection
Nick Edwards explores what has made France such an attractive location from which to launch…
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Why it’s time for action over women’s sport docs
Sports docs have mushroomed over recent years, so why isn’t the explosion of interest in…
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Incendo promotes Effi Eustace to head up sales for the Americas
Incendo, the Canadian production and distribution company behind the Netflix series Versailles, has promoted Effi…
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OneGate Media recruits Sky Deutschland exec to head co-pros & acquisitions
German distributor OneGate Media has appointed Sky Deutschland’s Johannes Plenk as director of acquisitions and…
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Timeless Pictures & Howard Braunstein launch sales outfit LDP, led by Incendo alum
Howard Braunstein, Alexandre Coscas, Michael R. Goldstein and Ben C. Silverman, the producers behind Timeless…
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WBD International TV Distribution rejigs team under David Decker
Warner Bros. Discovery International TV Distribution has rejigged its leadership structure, with David Decker, president…
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TBI Kids Hot Picks: A Horse Named Steve
Producer: Sixteen South & Nelvana | Distributor: Sixteen South Rights | Broadcaster: RTÉ (Ireland) &…
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TBI Kids Hot Picks: Mitten & Shoe
Producer(s): Matinai Animation, Hotel Hungaria & Jam Media | Distributor: Aardman | Broadcaster: CBeebies (UK)…
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TBI Kids Hot Picks: Buddybot
Producer: Xilam Animation | Distributor: Xilam Animation | Broadcaster: France Télévisions (France) Aimed at kids…
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TBI Kids Hot Picks: Hold On Gaston!
Producer: Dandelooo | Distributor: Dandelooo | Broadcaster: Canal+ (France) French producer-distributor Dandelooo has partnered with…
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TBI Kids Hot Picks: Davey & Jonesie’s Locker
Producer: Marblemedia | Distributor: Distribution360 | Broadcaster: Hulu (US), Amazon Prime Video (Canada, Australia &…
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TBI Formats Hot Picks: The Summit
Producer: Endemol Shine Australia, Nine Network | Distributor: Banijay Rights | Broadcaster: Nine Network (Australia)…
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TBI Formats Hot Picks: The Underdog
Producers: Primal Media & Motion Content Group | Distributor: All3Media International | Broadcaster: E4 (UK)…
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TBI Formats Hot Picks: Love ALLways
Producer: Awesomeness Unscripted and Digital Studio | Distributor: Paramount Global Content Distribution | Broadcaster: Paramount+…
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TBI Formats Hot Picks: Hot Yachts – Miami
Producer: Curve Media | Distributor: Fifth Season | Broadcaster: Paramount+ (UK) Sea, sun and sex-appeal…
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TBI Formats Hot Picks: The Lost Ones
Producer: Strong Productions | Distributor: Fremantle | Broadcaster: TV2 (Denmark) Co-operation is key in this…
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TBI Scripted Hot Picks: Scrublands
Producer: Easy Tiger | Distributor: Abacus Media Rights | Broadcaster: Stan, Nine Network (Australia) Based…
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TBI Scripted Hot Picks: Obituary
Producer: APC Studios & Magamedia | Distributor: APC | Broadcaster: Hulu (US) & RTÉ (Ireland)…