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‘Welcome To Earth’ prodco Nutopia appoints first chief creative officer
Jane Root’s UK & US-based factual outfit Nutopia has promoted Simon Willgoss to become its…
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‘Italia’s Got Talent’ moves to Disney+ after 13 years on Sky Italia
Italia’s Got Talent is moving from Sky Italia to Disney+ for its next season, marking…
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Genius Brands ups Disney alum to oversee new network division
US-based kids content company Genius Brands International has consolidated its portfolio of kids-focused channels under…
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Banijay creates scripted roles for HBO Europe & Gaumont UK alums
Banijay has created two new scripted roles, with HBO Europe alum Steve Matthews joining its…
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Multichoice to follow ‘The Real Housewives Of Gqeberha’ as format expands
Multichoice in South Africa has ordered The Real Housewives Of Gqeberha, a new local adaptation…
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AMC addresses content cuts, wraps up ‘Fear The Walking Dead’
AMC Networks must “take stock and recalibrate” in the face of current industry challenges, said…
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MGM+ returns ‘Billy The Kid’, ‘Rogue Heroes’ & unveils development slate
US linear and streaming service MGM+ (fka Epix) has picked up wartime drama Rogue Heroes…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Cathy Payne, CEO, Banijay Rights
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Lars Hermann, COO, Apple Tree Productions
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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‘Vienna Blood’ prodco Endor recruits development head
UK-based Endor Productions has appointed Jen McConnell as head of development. In her new role,…
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Warner Bros. TV Group extends Greg Berlanti’s overall deal
Warner Bros. TV Group (WBTVG) has signed a new overall deal with ‘Arrowverse’ architect Greg…
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SkyShowtime rescues dropped HBO Max European originals
SkyShowtime, the recently launched Comcast and Paramount joint-streamer, has acquired 21 former HBO Max European…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Why connected TV matters in an ad-supported world
Omdia’s Matthew Bailey shares key recommendations for service providers, broadcasters and content owners as the…
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UKTV promotes two for factual, fact-ent & comedy commissions
UKTV has promoted Helen Nightingale to head of factual and factual entertainment, while Mark Iddon…
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African pay-TV subs estimated to reach 57m by 2028
Around 16 million total new subscribers are expected to be added by 2028, representing a…
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AMC drops ‘Pantheon’, despite completed second season, as cuts continue
AMC Networks has cancelled adult animated sci-fi series Pantheon, as the US firm continues to…
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Newen Connect promotes for newly created chief commercial officer role
TF1-owned French distributor Newen Connect has promoted Leona Connell to the newly created position of…
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Nicola Shindler’s Quay Street names Mammoth Screen & ITVS alum as COO
Quay Street Productions, the Nicola Shindler-helmed ITV Studios label behind the upcoming Nolly, has appointed…
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Opinion: Eight New Year’s ‘evolutions’ for the format business
From unrecognised creativity to extortionate commissioning deals and execs unsuited to their roles, TBI’s resident…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Kate Beal, founder & CEO, Woodcut Media
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Andrea Scrosati, Group COO & CEO Continental Europe, Fremantle
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Maaz Sheikh, CEO & co-founder, StarzPlay
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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News round-up: Middlechild splits off ad arm; Toonz & ELE animate ‘Drac And Skeletons’; Showtime investigates ‘Murder In Big Horn’
Middlechild splits off ad arm UK indie Middlechild Productions is splitting off its advertising arm,…
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Roku expands to more than 70 million users
Roku has reported more than 70 million active accounts globally, adding almost 10 million on…
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‘Top Chef’ producer Magical Elves hires Batterie Pictures founder
Magical Elves, the Tinopolis-owned firm behind Bravo’s Top Chef and Netflix’s Nailed It!, has hired…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Mark Fennessy, founder, CCO & chair, Helium
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Lucy Smith, entertainment division director, RX France
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: James Burstall, CEO, Argonon
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Apple TV+ journeys to ‘Shape Island’ with kids commission
Apple TV+ has announced Shape Island, a new stop motion series for kids and families,…
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WildBrain development exec Todd Brian dies, aged 59
Todd Brian, director of development, animation at Canadian kids & family firm WildBrain passed away…