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Opinion: How to cash in from digital demand
Creating and cashing in from digital demand shouldn’t be a headache for producers, says Derek…
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The CW orders first true crime series from James Goldston-led Candle True Stories
The CW Network in the US has ordered Crime Nation, its first-ever true crime series,…
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Banijay Productions France elevates Florence Fayard to CEO
Banijay’s management reshuffle in France continues, with Florence Fayard promoted to CEO of Banijay Productions…
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Script to Screen – The Continental: From The World Of John Wick
With The Continental launching on Peacock and Prime Video tomorrow, Mark Layton talks assassin hotels,…
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Nippon TV takes controlling stake in iconic Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli
Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV has taken a controlling stake in acclaimed animation house Studio Ghibli….
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BBC explores untold stories of ‘First Ladies Of Hip Hop’
UK public broadcaster the BBC has commissioned a three-part docuseries exploring the overlooked role of…
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Escapade Media adds Magnify’s Anthony Appell for US & Scandinavia sales
Sydney-based distributor Escapade Media has appointed Magnify Media exec Anthony Appell to oversee sales in…
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Amplify Pictures recruits Impact Partners alum Lauren Haber as documentary head
LA prodco Amplify Pictures has appointed veteran factual producer Lauren Haber to head up the…
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News round-up: Global deals for ‘Best Interests’; C5 enters ‘The Incident Room’; AMC renews ‘Dark Winds’
Global deals for ‘Best Interests’ France Télévisions, RTÉ in Ireland, ABC in Australia, Hot in…
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Netflix expands Italian slate with ‘Adorazione’ & ‘Fabbricante Di Lacrime’ adaptations
Netflix has unveiled four new Italian originals, including a young adult series loosely based on…