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Richard Middleton
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‘Betray the original’ to succeed with novel adaptations, suggest producers
Producers adapting novels should not be afraid to “betray the original” material to deliver unique…
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News round-up: ‘Alone’ enters Germany; Streamers snag ZDF Studios shows
A+E’s Alone enters Germany RTL+ in Germany has ordered a local version of A+E Media…
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Factual round-up: WildBrain preps ‘Degrassi’ doc; Sky NZ, Prime add Abacus shows
WildBrain preps Degrassi doc Kids producer WildBrain has started produciton on a three-hour docuseries exploring…
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UK’s Channel 4 enters domestic FAST market with ‘Married At First Sight’
UK public broadcaster Channel 4 has launched its first domestic FAST channel, which focuses on…
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Netflix extends gameshow ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ into second season
Netflix has ordered a second season of high-profile gameshow, Squid Game: The Challenge. The show,…
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CEE networks eye local partnerships over Netflix deals
Central & Eastern European (CEE) broadcasters should focus on regional partnerships rather than partnering with…
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Opinion: Reflecting on the relentless hustle of 2023 & why next year will be better…
TBI’s format expert Siobhan Crawford reflects on a tumultuous 12 months for the global market…
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ATF round-up: Bomanbridge to sell Red Arrow series & formats; KBS buys from Abacus; WBD bags Blue Ant’s ‘Order Up!’
Red Arrow lands Bomanbridge pact Red Arrow Studios International and Bomanbridge Media have signed an…
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News round-up: Italy’s Serially buys Calinos drama; HBO Max snags RTVE dramas; Fuse runs into India’s Tata Play
Italy’s Serially buys Turkish drama Italian scripted channel Serially has picked up Turkish drama Deeply…
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Woodcut Media ups Matthew Gordon to become head of contemporary factual
Woodcut Media has rejigged its team by promoting senior executive producer Matthew Gordon to become…
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Music & factual prodco CC-Lab hires former ‘Top Gear’ director Hannah Springham
UK-based music and factual producer CC-Lab has landed producer Hannah Springham to work across its…
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BBC Studios & NBCUIS alum joins Fifth Season to lead UK & European production
Normal People producer Fifth Season has hired a former BBC Studios and NBCU International Studios…
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UK’s 1185 Films hires former ITV exec Stephen Arnell for development & production
UK-based producer 1185 Films has hired Stephen Arnell, former launch director of ITV3 and ITV4,…
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eOne cuts workforce again ahead of Lionsgate’s $500m acquisition
Entertainment One (eOne)’s workforce is being cut again, ahead of the completion of its $500m…
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FilmRise to sell shows from Theorist Inc’s YouTube channels incl Game Theory & Style Theory
US-based FilmRise has snagged rights to the Theorist Inc.’s video libraries, which include content from…
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S4C preps BlackLight’s Welsh & English-language drama ‘Cleddau’
S4C in Wales has unveiled BlackLight Television’s six-part drama Cleddau (aka The One That Got…
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Endemol Shine Boomdog appoints Javier Pérez Teuffer as COO amid exec rejig
La Casa De Los Famosos México producer Endemol Shine Boomdog has restructured its top executive…
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Fox streamer Tubi to launch in UK, Endeavor alum David Salmon joins as EVP & MD of int’l
Fox’s AVOD streamer Tubi is moving into the UK and has landed the former chief…
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India’s Docubay unveils ‘Plastic Fantastic’ as its first original
Indian streamer Docubay has unveiled its first original show, which explores the world of plastic…
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Tencent Video orders UK make-up format ‘Glow Up’ from Warner Bros. Discovery China
Tencent Video in China is preparing to launch a local version of make-up format Glow…
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Viaplay to sell Paprika Studios as shares dive 75% on Q3 results & recapitalisation plan
Viaplay has seen its shares dive 75% this morning after unveiling a recapitalisation plan ahead…
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Content London: ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ to return to Prime Video; Sony’s Ahuja talks ‘cooling’ US market; MGM+ unveils roll-out plans
Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm to return Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm will return for a fourth…
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UK’s Channel 4 expects 9% ad revenue drop in 2023, as CEO Alex Mahon predicts ‘tough’ 2024
UK broadcaster Channel 4 expects advertising revenues to drop by almost 10% this year, as…
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Argonon’s US label Rose Rock rejigs creative team by hiring Wheelhouse exec
Argonon’s US label Rose Rock Entertainment has restructured its creative team by hiring former Wheelhouse…
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Disney’s linear networks including ABC ‘not for sale’, says CEO Bob Iger
Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the company’s linear networks such as ABC and FX…
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Spanish Female Showrunners Insights: Laura Sarmiento (Netflix’s ‘El Cuerpo En llamas’)
Spanish scripted shows are finding new audiences around the world. In this new series of…
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Spanish Female Showrunners Insights: Tatiana Rodriguez (TVE’s ‘La Ley Del Mar’)
Spanish scripted shows are finding new audiences around the world. In this new series of…
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Spanish Female Showrunners Insights: Gema R. Neira (Netflix’s ‘El Caso Asunta’)
Spanish scripted shows are finding new audiences around the world. In this new series of…
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Spanish Female Showrunners Insights: Amaya Muruzabal (Prime Video’s ‘Reina Roja’)
Spanish scripted shows are finding new audiences around the world. In this new series of…
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See-Saw Films launches label with ‘Heartstopper’ producer Patrick Walters, sets Sky Atlantic drama
Power Of The Dog producer See-Saw Films has partnered with Heartstopper exec producer Patrick Walters…