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Mark Layton
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BBC Studios boosts formats teams across Benelux, Iberia & Lat Am
BBC Studios has appointed Fiona Wassenberg as head of BBC Studios Benelux Production and Isabel Durán as format sales…
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Lionsgate signs global distribution boss Jim Packer to extended deal
Lionsgate’s Jim Packer has struck a new long-term employment agreement to remain in his role…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How Amazon has stayed ahead of the AVOD game
While global streamers such as Netflix and Disney+ are readying themselves to add AVOD tiers…
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Show of the Week: Saving The F*****g Planet
This 6 x 35-minute young adult drama is a “modern-day Romeo-and-Juliet story”, says show creator…
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Harbour Rights inks distribution deal with 2B Media
Hong Kong based Harbour Rights has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with New Zealand…
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ITV, TV4 & Nine land dating format ‘My Mum, Your Dad’
UK broadcaster ITV, Sweden’s TV4 and Nine Network in Australia have all picked up new…
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Guinness World Records launches new production arm, GWR Studios
Guinness World Records (GWR) is launching a new content production arm, GWR Studios, which will…
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AMC Networks LatAm strikes deal for trio of Electric Entertainment series
AMC Networks International – Latin America has picked up three shows from LA-based Electric Entertainment….
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Zee Plus & Talesmith re-team to hear ‘The Lion’s Last Roar’
Zee Plus, the co-production and development arm of India’s Zee Entertainment, has partnered with UK…
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FilmRise & Zig Zag Productions team for true crime co-pro ‘The Interrogation Room’
New York-based streamer and producer FilmRise has partnered with UK indie Zig Zag Productions to…
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Exclusive: ‘Blue Lights’ creators on taking BBC police drama from script to screen
Mark Layton delves into the creative process with screenwriting partners Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson…
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Exclusive: WildBrain’s Katie Wilson talks up co-viewing & shortform demands
As the industry descends upon Cannes once again for MIPJR & MIPCOM, TBI talks to…
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Exclusive: Viaplay’s Stephen Mowbray details Nordic streamer’s content wishlist
As the industry descends upon Cannes once again for MIPJR & MIPCOM, TBI talks to…
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TBI Kids: How Hoho Entertainment updated a classic for ‘Toad & Friends’
Hoho Entertainment’s joint-MD Oliver Ellis tells Mark Layton how Toad & Friends will both honour…
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News round-up: Banijay links with Stallone & preps Escobar doc; Nat Geo LatAm acquires Frida Kahlo doc; C4 returns ‘Come Dine With Me: The Professionals’
Banijay links with Stallone & preps Escobar doc Endemol Shine North America and Bear Grylls’…
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MIPCOM round-up: A+E Networks to shop ‘Miss Scarlet & The Duke’; Beyond Rights extends Crackit partnership; Epic Story Media brings new animation
A+E Networks to shop ‘Miss Scarlet & The Duke’ A+E Networks Global Content Sales has…
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New remits for BBC Studios & UKTV execs in senior restructure
UKTV has handed expanded remits to senior executives Steve North and Richard Watsham, increasing their…
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HiddenLight Productions hires financier & producer to propel growth
Hillary Clinton’s HiddenLight Productions has appointed Brenda Robinson as its first head of finance and…
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Freevee orders ‘coming-of-age’ sports docuseries ‘God. Family. Football.’
Amazon’s AVOD service Freevee has ordered a new docuseries following pastor and former champion quarterback…
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Exclusive: Inside Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA’s kids content strategy
As the industry descends upon Cannes once again for MIPJR & MIPCOM, TBI talks to…
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Content Innovation Awards 2022: Last chance to claim early bird discount!
Have you booked your ticket to the 2022 Content Innovation Awards (CIAs) yet? There’s just…
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Kids round-up: ABC & BBC team for ‘Spooky Files’; Wildbrain expands ‘Fireman Sam’ & ‘Polly Pocket’; Cottonwood & Ananey partner for ‘Fairy Express’
ABC & BBC team for ‘Spooky Files’ Australia’s ABC and UK pubcaster BBC have co-commissioned…
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MIPCOM round-up: StudioCanal tunes up ‘The Orchestra’; ITVS & Media Musketeers present ‘Essex County’; D360 makes ‘A Cut Above’
StudioCanal tunes up ‘The Orchestra’ StudioCanal has acquired Danish comedy series The Orchestra for launch at MIPCOM…
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Sales round-up: ‘The Vanishing Triangle’ pre-sales; Sky, NBCU & AMC bite into ‘Reginald The Vampire’; SBS tastes ‘Spice Trails’
‘The Vanishing Triangle’ pre-sales Broadcasters and platforms in the UK, Europe and Australia have taken…
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Factual round-up: BBC orders Putin docuseries; eOne preps D&D 50th anniversary film; Prime Video explores ‘Life After’ NFL
BBC orders Putin docuseries UK broadcaster BBC Two has ordered Putin And The West, a…
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108 Media proposes ‘Bridezillas’ & ‘Marriage Boot Camp’ for the Philippines
London & Singapore-based financier, producer and distributor 108 Media has acquired the rights to produce…
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Samsung names RTL & CBS alum as acquisitions boss for FAST service TV Plus
Samsung has appointed former RTL, CBS and Hooq exec Jennifer Batty as head of content…
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AMC Networks appoints new global sales head & expands team remit
AMC Networks has promoted Mark-Dee Shapland to VP of global content sales. Previously serving as…
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Passion Pictures ramps up animation push with Oscar-winning creative appointment
UK prodco Passion Pictures has hired Alan Barillaro, the Oscar-winning writer and director of 2016…
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RDF London appoints Electric Ray exec as managing director
Banijay-owned RDF London has appointed Electric Ray exec Meredith Chambers as MD of the UK…