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Mark Layton
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Anonymous Content CEO & COO make shock resignation from ‘True Detective’ outfit
Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and COO Heather McCauley have both resigned from their positions…
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MTV Entertainment Studios & Lashan Browning partner for JV Antoinette Media
MTV Entertainment Studios has partnered with Love & Hip Hop franchise producer Lashan Browning to…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger talks Hulu future & succession plans
The future ownership of Hulu remains uncertain as Disney CEO Bob Iger remained non-committal when…
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Comcast open to selling Hulu stake to non-Disney buyer
Comcast president Mike Cavanagh has indicated the company would be willing to consider alternative deals…
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A+E unveils factual slate, incl Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman & Workerbee’s Janet Jackson shows
A+E Networks has commissioned a swathe of new unscripted programming for Lifetime, History Channel and…
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‘Fifteen-Love’ & ‘Nolly’ bound for Nordics as pubcasters pick up ITVS drama package
Five Nordic public broadcasters, including SVT in Sweden, NRK in Norway, YLE in Finland, DR…
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News round-up: HBO to end ‘Barry’; C4 orders ‘Rise & Fall’ format; Showtime investigates ‘Lightning’ robbery
HBO to end ‘Barry’ HBO is bringing its dark comedy series Barry to an end…
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MRC rejig continues as Paramount alum named president of TV, Elise Henderson exits
Senior ranks at US entertainment studio MRC are changing again, with former Paramount TV Studios…
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Vincent TV alums launch BBCS-backed unscripted label Rebel Rebel Pictures
Former Vincent TV UK executives Simon Shalgosky and Daniel Brookes have launched a new unscripted…
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Endeavor invests in Asylum Entertainment as group looks to “supercharge” M&A plans
US entertainment group Endeavor has invested in LA-based Asylum Entertainment Group – the parent company…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: What Netflix price cuts say about Lat Am & Caribbean ambitions
Netflix is seeing strong subscriber growth in Latin America & the Caribbean, but has cut…
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Ex-Virgin Media TV content chief Bill Malone launches scripted & factual co-pro outfit
Bill Malone, former director of content at Irish comcaster Virgin Media Television, has launched a…
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Fiona Freed returns to ‘Real PD’ firm The Garden as joint-CEO Nicola Hill departs
Nicola Hill, joint-CEO of ITV Studios-owned UK producer The Garden, is stepping down, with Fiona…
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Exclusive: Netflix eyes India scripted expansion as APAC spending predicted to rise
Netflix is looking to boost its original South Indian language scripted output as new research…
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Show of the Week: Tempting Fortune
Contestants must choose between cash and comfort in this new 6 x 60-minute adventure competition…
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‘Poker Face’ studio MRC ups Scott Tenley to CEO
US entertainment studio MRC has elevated chief business officer Scott Tenley to CEO of the…
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Apple TV+ goes inside the ‘Monster Factory’ in wrestling docuseries
Apple TV+ has commissioned Monster Factory, a new docuseries about the coach and fighters at…
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BBC investigates true crime gold heist doc from Bohemia Films
UK pubcaster the BBC has commissioned one-off true crime documentary The Gold: The Inside Story….
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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ to stop boldly going with fifth season
Paramount+ is to conclude sci-fi series Star Trek: Discovery with a fifth and final season…
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Ukraine One Year On: Oleksandr Bohutskyi, CEO of Starlight Media
Twelve months since the Russian invasion, TBI talks to Ukrainian media organisations about how they…
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Exclusive: Why the TV industry is all ears for podcasts
Nick Edwards investigates what it takes to adapt an audio production for the screen but…
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Amazon sees double with dating format ‘Twin Love’ headed to Prime Video & Freevee
Amazon has ordered Twin Love, a new dating competition that will launch on its SVOD…
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‘Breeders’ producer Avalon recruits Unanimous Media president to oversee TV
Breeders producer Avalon has appointed Unanimous Media president Jenelle Lindsay as EVP of television. Based…
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Tiger Aspect Kids & Family strikes deal with publisher Little Tiger
Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, part of Banijay Kids & Family, is partnering with children’s…
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Renewals round-up: ZEE5 reports ‘The Broken News’ S2; USA Network tops up ‘Barmageddon’; Apple TV+ revisits ‘Prehistoric Planet’
ZEE5 reports ‘The Broken News’ S2 Indian streamer ZEE5 has commissioned a second season of…
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News round-up: TV Prima to ‘Sort Your Life Out’; Escapade Media travels ‘Whisky Trails’
TV Prima to ‘Sort Your Life Out’ TV Prima in the Czech Republic has ordered…
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MultiChoice links with NBCUniversal & Sky for Showmax relaunch
South Africa’s MultiChoice has partnered with Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and European pay-TV giant Sky to relaunch…
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Toonz Entertainment makes sales push in Germany & Italy, hires Discovery & Warner Bros alums
Toonz Entertainment, the distribution arm of global kids and family entertainment firm Toonz Media Group,…
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Fox Alternative Entertainment lands new head in Maverick TV USA alum John Hesling
John Hesling, former president of Maverick TV USA, has been appointed as EVP and head…
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Ukraine One Year On: Alla Lypovetska, founder of ‘9 Lives’ firm Mamas Film Production
Twelve months since the Russian invasion, TBI talks to Ukrainian media organisations about how they…