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Richard Middleton
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NBCU set to name Warner Bros. exec Susan Rovner as entertainment chief
NBCUniversal (NBCU) is poised to unveil its new entertainment chief, following the company-wide restructure last…
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Netflix starts production on new Norwegian drama from Motion Blur
Netflix is expanding its Norwegian drama slate with a new six-episode serialised thriller that marks…
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UK’s Channel 4 strikes deal for ‘Wedding Guru’ prodco Yeti Media
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has taken a minority stake in Welsh prodco Yeti Media and…
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Exclusive: Amazon’s IMDb TV hires Fremantle, A+E alum for acquisitions
Amazon-owned streamer IMDb TV has hired former Fremantle and A+E Networks exec Samuel Harowitz to…
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Apple hires former Disney, Hulu & Quibi exec for channels business
Apple has continued its hiring spree of top Hollywood industry insiders with the reported appointment…
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Discovery buys Mediaworks FTA channels in NZ, including Three & Bravo
Discovery is expanding its channels business in New Zealand by acquiring a raft of free-to-air…
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TBI Weekly: Why global partners are key to Tim Davie’s BBC
BBC chief Tim Davie’s first week as head of the world’s best-known public broadcaster is…
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WarnerMedia rejigs with Jay Levine promoted & Warner Bros. digital chief exiting
WarnerMedia’s ongoing restructuring has continued with the promotion of Warner Bros. alum Jay Levine and…
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Sky Studios director of drama Cameron Roach to step down
Sky Studios’ director of drama Cameron Roach is to step down from his position next…
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BBC’s new chief Tim Davie eyes ‘big opportunities’ for global streaming expansion
New BBC chief Tim Davie has said his former employer BBC Studios (BBCS) will play…
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Discovery rejigs EMEA business as streaming takes centre-stage
Discovery is streamlining its business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with expanded…
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TBI’s Content Innovation Awards 2020 shortlist revealed
TBI has unveiled the shows and businesses shortlisted across an array of categories for the…
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Digital thinking: Q&A with Virtual Screenings organisers Nicolás Smirnoff & Fabricio Ferrara
Covid-19 has seen numerous physical conferences move online, while new events have been launched specifically…
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Banijay rejigs marketing & comms with Endemol Shine’s Patrick Keegan departing
Banijay has rejigged its marketing and communications team following its acquisition of Endemol Shine Group,…
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BBC Studios reveals ‘virtual sales portal’ with screenings & talent sessions
BBC Studios (BBCS) has pulled back the curtain on a new, virtual sales portal designed…
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All3’s Objective Media expands US team by hiring Saterah Moore
All3Media-owned Objective Media has appointed Saterah Moore to a newly created role overseeing current programming…
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Cartoon Forum cancels Toulouse event as Covid-19 forces event online
French animation festival Cartoon Forum has cancelled its planned physical event, which was due to…
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ViacomCBS restructures AVOD & SVOD operations across EMEA, names chief
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has restructured its AVOD and SVOD operations into a new division…
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Beta Film’s production arm strikes deal for ‘The Minister’ prodco Sagafilm
Beta Film-backed Beta Nordic Studios (BNS) has taken a minority stake in Icelandic production company…
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‘History 101’ prodco ITN promotes Ian Rumsey to become MD
UK-based ITN Productions has promoted Ian Rumsey to MD of television at the History 101…
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Netflix reveals first series from ‘Game Of Thrones’ duo David Benioff & DB Weiss
Netflix has revealed details of a major new sci-fi drama that will mark the streamer’s…
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CBS orders 3 Ball’s family dancing format with ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ duo
US broadcaster CBS has ordered a family dance competition series that has NCIS: Los Angeles…
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ITVS welcomes ‘Worzel Gummidge’ after going direct with Leopard Pictures
ITV Studios (ITVS) has struck a deal to distribute BBC scripted series Worzel Gummidge –…
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Apple TV+ orders Hurricane Katrina drama from Disney’s ABC Signature
Apple TV+ has ordered a drama from John Ridley (American Crime, 12 Years A Slave)…
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Banijay confirms no physical presence at MIPCOM 2020
Banijay has confirmed it will not be attending MIPCOM 2020 in Cannes due to concerns…
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Netflix offers free access to originals to drive subscriptions
Netflix is offering free access to a range of its programming as the streamer looks…
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Scotland’s STV expands by acquiring Barefaced TV from Argonon
Scottish broadcaster STV has added Argonon-owned Barefaced TV to its production interests, despite posting a…
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BBC chief Tim Davie starts role with focus on ‘unique value for customers’
New BBC chief Tim Davie has started his tenure at the head of the UK…
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TBI In Conversation: Where next for Latin American animation?
TBI’s latest installment of its In Conversation strand hears from José Iñesta, who runs Mexico’s…
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Hat Trick Int’l restructures sales for Americas, CEE & Scandinavia
Hat Trick International (HTI) has restructured its sales team with new remits for execs working…