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Richard Middleton
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SérieSeries unveils on-demand service with writers, showrunners & commissioners
European drama event SérieSeries has launched a new on-demand platform providing access to interviews with…
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DHX Media alum Ken Faier & Frima founder Steve Couture launch Epic Storyworlds
Former DHX Media exec Ken Faier and Frima founder Steve Couture have joined forces to…
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Netflix ends ‘Sabrina’ after two seasons, greenlights Lumiere & Nexiko dramas
Netflix has cancelled The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina after just two seasons but expanded its…
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WarnerMedia’s TBS links with BuzzFeed for ‘The Sims’ reality show
WarnerMedia’s US cabler TBS has linked up with Buzzfeed to launch a reality show based…
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Satisfaction Group buys Sony Pictures Television’s French unscripted business
French reality producer Satisfaction Group has acquired Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) unscripted production interests in…
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Beyond acquires Seven Studios UK from Australia’s Seven West Media
Australia- and UK-based distributor and producer Beyond International (BYI) has continued its expansion by striking…
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WarnerMedia names Johannes Larcher to lead HBO Max global roll-out
WarnerMedia has appointed Johannes Larcher, MD of Middle East streamer Shahid, to oversee the international…
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CuriosityStream expands into Sweden with linear distribution deal
Swedish TV operator Com Hem has signed a partnership with factual media company CuriosityStream. The…
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NATPE explores Turkish drama with MADD Entertainment
NATPE explores Turkish drama with MADD NATPE Virtual has unveiled a partnership with MADD Entertainment…
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News round-up: eOne moves dramas onto Lat Am AVOD; Canal+, SBS buy NENT drama ‘For Life’; HBO preps Fremantle drama
eOne strikes AVOD drama deal in Lat Am Latin American AVOD service Free TV has…
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HBO Max orders ‘Young Love’ animation from former NFL star Matthew Cherry
US streamer HBO Max is expanding its animation offering after ordering a 12-episode season of…
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UKTV’s Alibi orders Spanish drama from ‘Bodyguard’ firm World Productions
UKTV’s crime drama channel Alibi has ordered a six-part Spanish series written by The Tunnel’s…
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Disney+ sees subscriptions soar as ‘Hamilton’ bet pays off
Disney’s decision to scrap a cinematic release for its recording of hit Broadway musical Hamilton…
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Sky acquires remaining 30% in ‘Bake Off’ creator Love Productions
UK-based pay TV operator Sky has taken 100% control of Bake Off creator Love Productions….
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DAZN to resume global roll-out with 24 July beta kick-off
Sport streamer DAZN is to resume its international expansion plans on July 24, TBI’s sister…
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‘Batman’s Matt Reeves strikes Warner Bros. deal & hires Working Title alum
The Batman director Matt Reeves and his 6th & Idaho production firm have snagged an…
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BBC One turns to Korea for CJENM’s music format ‘I Can See Your Face’
BBC One is looking to ramp up its primetime entertainment offering with a local version…
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Tuesday Child & BBC music format ‘The Hit List’ lands in the Netherlands
NPO1 in the Netherlands has ordered a local version of Tuesday Child’s BBC music entertainment…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Running the rule over Banijay’s Endemol Shine deal
Omdia’s senior research analyst Aled Evans reflects on Banijay’s $2.2bn acquisition of Endemol Shine Group…
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WarnerMedia names streaming strategy exec Priya Dogra to lead Turner, HBO in EMEA & APAC
HBO Max operator WarnerMedia has appointed Priya Dogra, one of its key execs advising on…
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Exclusive: Endemol Shine’s strategy & commercial chief Wim Ponnet to exit following Banijay deal
Endemol Shine Group’s chief strategy and commercial officer Wim Ponnet is expected to step down…
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Banijay rebrands following Endemol Shine Group acquisition
Banijay has unveiled a new-look following its $2.2bn acquisition of Endemol Shine Group, adding that…
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TBI Weekly: Unpacking Banijay’s scale play for Endemol Shine
Banijay’s pursuit of Endemol Shine Group dragged on for nearly two years but now, with…
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European AVODs in ‘consolidation phase’ with limited growth, claims report
Ad-supported streamers in Europe are some way behind their counterparts across the world, a new…
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UK’s ITV names Nana Hughes to head scripted comedy & comedy-drama
ITV is bringing its comedy and drama teams closer together by appointing former Talkback exec…
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Nordic streamer Viaplay takes to ‘Catwalk’ with movie & docuseries
Nordic streamer Viaplay is preparing to air a film and accompanying docuseries about a Swedish…
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Endemol Shine Group’s CEO Sophie Turner Laing to exit as Banijay completes $2.2bn deal
Banijay has formally completed its $2.2bn acquisition of Endemol Shine Group, marking the end of…
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Gaumont adds Amazon’s Michelle Sullivan for animation & family
Narcos producer Gaumont has appointed Amazon Studios’ Michelle Sullivan to work across its animation and…
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BBC Studios exec Tobi de Graaff links with financier Anton for new JV
BBC Studios (BBCS) director of commissioning & co-production Tobi de Graaff has linked up with…
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News round-up: Kew alums’ Rainmaker names COO; Amazon lands ‘Mad Men’; ‘Hard Quiz’ heads to Holland
Rainmaker adds Kew alum as COO Rainmaker Content, the recently launched distributor from former Kew…