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Mark Layton
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Lifetime recruits History exec to co-head unscripted content
History exec Amy Savitsky is moving to fellow A&E Networks brand Lifetime to co-head unscripted…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: A guiding hand to 2023’s ad-supported models
With the likes of Netflix and Disney+ adopting ad-supported tiers, Omdia’s Adam Thomas sets out…
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WBD cut-backs see veteran execs Latman & Daniels exit US Networks Group
The ongoing restructuring at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) continues, with Jane Latman and Nancy Daniels…
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Further Amazon exits on cards as comedy execs reportedly eye new prodco
Amazon Studios comedy execs Ryan Andolina and Amanda Greenblatt are reportedly looking to exit their…
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TBI Weekly: Key takeaways from Asia TV Forum & NEM Zagreb
It has been a double whammy of market activity this week, with Asia TV Forum…
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Disney+ launches ad-supported tier in US
Disney+ has launched its ad-supported tier in the US. The new Disney+ Basic subscription offers…
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Lionsgate TV inks overall deal with ‘Mrs America’ showrunner Dahvi Waller
Lionsgate TV Group in the US has inked a multi-year overall deal with Mrs America…
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Malaysia’s Astro to adapt ITV drama ‘Liar’ with Double Vision
Astro in Malaysia has ordered a local adaptation of Liar, the UK drama about two…
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Apple TV+ reunites ‘Black Bird’ team for podcast-inspired drama ‘Firebug’
Apple TV+ has ordered Firebug a new drama series starring and executive produced by Taron…
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Fox Entertainment bolsters unscripted team following Rob Wade promotion
Allison Wallach has been promoted to president of unscripted programming at Fox Entertainment in the…
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Exclusive: CEE pay-TV revenues & subs to out-perform online video for next five years
Pay-TV revenues and subscriber numbers will continue to exceed those for online services in CEE…
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Singapore’s IMDA launches $3.7m virtual production fund
Singapore government agency Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a $5m ($3.7m) virtual production…
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Astro returns Fremantle format ‘Family Feud’ to Malaysia
Astro in Malaysia has acquired Fremantle’s entertainment gameshow format Family Feud, with plans to return…
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Rock Entertainment & China’s Pumpkin Film strike deals for ‘Line Of Duty’, ‘Masked Dancer’
Asian general entertainment channel Rock Entertainment and Pumpkin Film in China have picked up a…
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Netflix picks up CBC/HBO Max comedy ‘Sort Of’ for Malaysia, Singapore & Philippines
Netflix has acquired the rights to the CBC/HBO Max comedy series Sort Of for Malaysia,…
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Banijay brings Korean format ‘The Genius Game’ to UK, Denmark & Norway
Banijay has optioned the rights for survival game show format The Genius Game from South…
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News round-up: Paramount+ launches in Germany, Austria & Switzerland; ITVX debuts in UK; Channel 4.0 orders ‘Get In The Van’
Paramount+ launches in Germany, Austria & Switzerland Global streaming service Paramount+ has launched in Germany,…
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Tiger Aspect inks deal with ‘PhoneShop’ creator & expands development team
Banijay UK label Tiger Aspect has signed Phil Bowker, creator of Channel 4 comedy PhoneShop,…
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Newen Connect adds France TV & NBCU alum to factual distribution team
TF1-owned French distributor Newen Connect has appointed former France TV Distribution and NBCUniversal exec Camille…
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Banijay & European broadcasters option trio of Red Arrow Int’l formats
Banijay and broadcasters across Europe have optioned the rights to a trio of unscripted formats…
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Chorus Boy Productions expands creative team & extends Disney deal
Disney Brand Television has extended its multiyear overall deal with Tim Federle and his Chorus…
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UK accelerator Indielab expands team ahead of GrowthLab event
Indielab, the UK accelerator programme organisation, has made five new appointments as it looks to…
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Yellow Bird UK & Hot Coals to adapt Nell Pattison crime trilogy
Banijay UK label Yellow Bird and Hot Coals Productions have partnered to develop and co-produce…
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Virgin Media TV content director plans new year exit
Bill Malone, the director of content at Irish comcaster Virgin Media Television, will step down…
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Singapore’s KC Global Media & IMDA partner for fantasy animation ‘Fallen 8’
Singapore-based channels operator KC Global Media and government agency Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have…
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Mediacorp & Taiwan’s TAICCA strike co-development pact
Taiwan’s government-backed Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has partnered with Singapore’s national broadcaster, Mediacorp, to co-develop…
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Warner Bros. Discovery & Disney boost kids offering in Asia
Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney are among a slew of broadcasters to acquire kids and…
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Show of the Week: Vocals Like Locals
This new reality competition format brings together amateur singers from all over the world to…
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Opinion: Banijay Asia CEO on why reality TV will always endure
Reality shows have a unique way of captivating the masses. Based on real people, real…
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News round-up: Method Animation names MD & CCO; Cineflix developing ‘The Descendants’; Rocket Rights to shop George Michael doc
Method Animation names MD & CCO Mediawan Kids & Family has appointed Katell France as…