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Richard Middleton
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Netflix hands out series order to ‘The Witcher’ prequel
Netflix has ordered a live-action six-part limited series drama set in the same world as…
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Apple TV+ preps Oprah Winfrey remote interview show exploring racism
Oprah Winfrey is launching a new interview series on Apple TV+, which will debut in…
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ITV Studios & Fremantle to miss MIPCOM, with virtual events planned
ITV Studios (ITVS) and Fremantle will not be exhibiting at MIPCOM in October, with both…
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Kids round-up: ABC Oz does more ‘Strange Chores’; ‘Rainbow Rangers’ go global; ‘Sunny Bunnies’ expand into Asia
ABC Australia does more Strange Chores The ABC in Australia has commissioned a 26 x…
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Banijay hires for Benelux as Endemol Shine’s Boudewijn Beusmans departs
Banijay has appointed former SBS and RTL exec Peter Lubbers to lead its operations across…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Five takeaways reflecting consumption changes
Viewing habits are changing rapidly but how has the soaring number of streamers affected linear…
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Exclusive: BBC Studios to have no physical presence at MIPCOM
BBC Studios (BBCS) will have no physical presence at MIPCOM in October, TBI has learned….
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News round-up: India’s Frames fits up Armoza formats; RTL preps Dutch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’; Gil sells in Greece
Armoza sells formats into India ITV Studios (ITVS)-owned Armoza Formats has sold dance makeover format…
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Banijay sets autumn target to combine sales arm with Endemol Shine International
Newly enlarged production and distribution firm Banijay is aiming to have completed the integration of…
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ITVS, BBCS outline intention to expand BritBox into 25 countries
BBC Studios (BBCS) and ITV Studios (ITVS) have said they intend to expand the presence…
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Vice launches global distribution arm, hires ITV Studios exec to run it
Vice Media Group has appointed ITV Studios (ITVS) exec Bea Hegedus to the newly created…
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BBCS, UKTV appoint Melanie Rumani as global head of acquisitions
BBC Studios (BBCS) and UKTV have named Melanie Rumani to the newly created role of…
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HBO Max snags 4 million subs but WarnerMedia revenues fall 25%
AT&T reported a depressed Q2 with sales down across all of its sectors, but streaming…
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Exclusive: Red Arrow future unclear as creative chief Nina Etspueler exits
Doubts have emerged over the future of Love Is Blind and Deep State producer Red…
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TikTok launches US-focused $200m fund to pay creators
Social media superstar TikTok has launched a $200m creators fund, designed to support those aiming…
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Beyond hires former TCB exec Kate Llewellyn-Jones to oversee merged distributor
Australia’s Beyond International has appointed the former MD of TCB Media Rights Kate Llewellyn-Jones to…
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Canal+ strikes ‘first of kind’ deal with Bboxx to expand Africa reach
Pay TV operator Canal+ has signed a deal with African utilities firm Bboxx in a…
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HBO, BBC drama ‘His Dark Materials’ cuts episode amid Covid impact
The second season of BBC and HBO drama His Dark Materials is on track to…
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Dealing with Covid-19: Looking at factual through a new lens
TBI’s ongoing coverage exploring the impact of Covid-19 on the TV industry hears today from…
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TBI Weekly: Gunning for a global return to production
Shows around the world that had been put on hold because of Covid-19 are resuming…
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News round-up: ‘La Famiglia’ heads to Greece, Russia; AMC buys ahead of NATPE Budapest; ViacomCBS format sales
Armoza’s La Famiglia travels to Greece, Russia Russia’s CTC and Greek broadcaster Antenna 1 have…
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Banijay names Italy & Iberia CEO’s, Nonpanic creative chief exits
Banijay has appointed Pilar Blasco and Paolo Bassetti to head up the production giant’s operations…
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Endemol Shine exec departures confirmed following Banijay takeover
Banijay has confirmed that Wim Ponnet, Endemol Shine Group’s chief strategy & commercial officer, and…
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CuriosityStream adds A+E alum Bakori Davis to head international
SVOD service CuriosityStream has appointed former A+E Networks exec Bakori Davis to the newly created…
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ZDFE, Nucleus Media & 3zero2 preps crime drama ‘Body of Water’
Germany’s ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE), US-based Nucleus Media Rights and Piero Crispino’s 3zero2 have struck a…
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HBO Max adds raft of international shows, incl ‘Gomorrah’ & ‘Singletown’
HBO Max has bagged a raft of international programming for its new service including hit…
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News round-up: ITVS expands US drama labels; Sky Italia snags Banijay’s ‘Pechino Express’; eOne outlines civil rights docuseries
Sky Italia travels with Pechino Express Sky Italia has struck a deal with Banijay Italia…
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BritBox UK reveals first drama slate, with Ridley Scott & Irvine Welsh series
UK streamer BritBox has revealed its first drama slate with the first TV project from…
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‘Suburra’ prodco Wildside prep Francesco Totti football drama for Sky
Sky has partnered up with Fremantle’s Italian producer Wildside on a drama about Italian football…
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ViacomCBS unveils ‘no diversity, no commission’ policy for UK suppliers
ViacomCBS Networks UK has revealed a raft of new measures designed to improve representation both…