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Richard Middleton
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Conecta Fiction reveals physical & virtual plans ahead of September event
Spanish co-production forum Conecta Fiction – known as Conecta Fiction Reboot this year – has…
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NBCU’s vice chairman Ron Meyer exits after admitting affair
NBCUniversal (NBCU)’s vice chairman Ron Meyer has left the US studio after more than 25…
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Nickelodeon adds ABC Studios alum Zack Olin to oversee live action
ViacomCBS-owned kids channel Nickelodeon has appointed former ABC Studios exec Zack Olin to oversee its…
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HBO Europe hires Pinewood, SVT alum Christian Wikander to lead in Nordics
HBO Europe has appointed former SVT drama exec Christian Wikander to oversee all development and…
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ABC in Oz hires BBC Studios programming exec to head entertainment
Australian broadcaster ABC has appointed former BBC Studios (BBCS) exec Roberta Allan to lead programming…
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Viasat World expands presence with Hungary launch
Channel provider Viasat World has renewed a carriage agreement with Hungarian digital-terrestrial and OTT service…
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AVOD streamer W4free expands reach with Netgem TV deal
UK-based AVOD W4free has continued its expansion via a distribution deal with cord-cutting operator Netgem.tv….
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TBI In Conversation: BBC Studios alum Tobi De Graaff on launching Beiboot
BBC Studios (BBCS) former director of commissioning & co-production Tobi de Graaff talks to TBI…
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Apple TV+ orders first competition show, with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine
Apple TV+ is expanding its offering by ordering its first competition show, which is being…
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‘The Cry’ prodco Synchronicity hires BBC alum to lead new Australia arm
Scottish producer Synchronicity Films is launching an Australia-based division and has hired a former BBC…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Reflecting on results & Disney’s direct model
Ed Barton & Tim Westcott, senior analysts at TBI sibling Omdia, explore what the recent…
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Netflix prepares for Southeast Asia battle, eyes content push & mobile-only plans
Netflix is to use more mobile-only subscription plans and an expanded local content offering to…
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Deals round-up: BBCS strikes ‘Bake Off’ sale; Globo show sells in Israel; ZDFE to co-pro Danish drama ‘Grow’
Slovakia snags ‘Bake Off’ Slovakian broadcaster RTVS is to launch a local version of culinary…
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Peacock unfurls plans for ‘Clueless’ reboot with CBS TV Studios
NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock is onboard a TV reboot of 1995 movie Clueless. The show, from…
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AMC expands horror streamer Shudder into Australia & New Zealand
AMC Networks is launching its horror-focused streaming service Shudder into Australia and New Zealand. The…
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Vice Media appoints Grain, Zodiak alum as Studios expansion continues
Vice Media Group (VMG) has appointed the CEO at Grain Media – the UK prodco…
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TBI In Conversation: NATPE’s JP Bommel on what’s next for events & going virtual
TBI’s latest instalment of its In Conversation strand catches up with JP Bommel, president &…
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HBO Max takes Comedy Central live-action amid ViacomCBS animation focus
WarnerMedia’s recently launched streamer HBO Max has struck a deal to acquire three live-action shows…
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Fremantle’s global drama chief Sarah Doole exits, prompting reshuffle
Fremantle has restructured the management team of its international scripted division after director of drama…
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OTF founder’s streamer WaterBear Network reveals senior team
Soon-to-launch nature streamer WaterBear Network has named its management team ahead of its launch later…
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Fox News Media preps global streaming service
Controversial US news network Fox News Media has become the latest player to launch an…
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CuriosityStream reveals plans to float, valued at $330m
Factual streamer CuriosityStream – launched by Discovery founder John Hendricks in 2015 – is to…
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Denmark’s DR1 welcomes Metronome’s drag show ‘Fabulous Dads’
DR1 in Denmark has ordered a three-part factual entertainment series delving into the world of…
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TikTok expands European presence by hiring chief for German operations
Social media video giant TikTok is expanding its presence in Europe by appointing a new…
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BBC Three snags exclusive UK rights for Sky & HBO’s Luca Guadagnino drama
BBC Three in the UK has picked up first window rights to We Are Who…
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News round-up: ITV, France TV explore 9/11; Discovery orders Snowman adventure; Mexico welcomes ‘Wounded Birds’
ITV, France TV order Brook Lapping 9/11 doc ITV and France Televisions have ordered a…
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WarnerMedia cuts 600 jobs as distribution chief Jeffrey Schlesinger departs
WarnerMedia’s wholesale restructuring has continued with the departure of Warner Bros. distribution chief Jeffrey Schlesinger…
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Banijay reveals UK restructure, with Endemol Shine’s Richard Johnston exiting
Banijay has restructured its operations in the UK, with Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks taking…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How & why streamers are driving LGBT+ content
Netflix, the BBC and HBO Max have today been revealed as leading the way when…
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ITV eyes ‘two waves’ of BritBox international roll-out
BritBox’s recently announced launch in up to 25 countries will take place in two waves…