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Richard Middleton
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Netflix adopts ‘surprise drop’ strategy for docs, reality
Netflix is adopting a “surprise drop” strategy for its documentary and reality programming to compete…
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Sales round-up: Fremantle sells remastered ‘Baywatch’, UK’s E! lands on ‘Temptation Island’
Remastered ‘Baywatch’ goes global Amazon Prime, Hulu and Bell Media are among companies to…
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UK’s BBC explores dementia as part of science-skewing slate
The BBC has ordered a raft of science-focused programming for linear networks BBC2 and BBC4…
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Nippon TV names chairman and president
Dragon’s Den creator Nippon TV has promoted its president and one of its senior executives…
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UK broadcasters “warmly welcome” Ofcom’s prominence measures
UK public service broadcasters have welcomed proposed changes from media regulator Ofcom that would provide…
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Japan’s NHK acquires UK kids show ‘The Worst Witch’
Japanese broadcaster NHK has struck a deal with ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) for UK children’s live-action…
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Sheffield Doc/Fest appoints DocLisboa’s Cíntia Gil as director
Sheffield Doc/Fest has appointed former DocLisboa director Cíntia Gil (pictured) to head up the UK-based…
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Studiocanal alum’s prodco adapts ‘Queer as Folk’ in France
Telfrance Group-backed production outfit Aux Singuliers, launched by former Studiocanal development and acquisitions executive Joris…
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UK’s BBC forges ‘creative partnership’ with Canada’s CBC
Canadian public broadcaster CBC has struck a “creative partnership” agreement with UK counterpart the BBC…
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HBO Europe expands Nordic originals with move into ‘Wilderness’
HBO Europe is expanding its Nordic slate by ordering an eight-part Norwegian dramedy from Icelandic…
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TBI Weekly: Women’s World Cup shows FTA broadcasters’ enduring appeal
The ratings success of the Women’s World Cup shows the power that free-to-air broadcasters around…
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23% of Netflix subscribers would cancel over introduction of ads
Almost a quarter of Netflix subscribers would cancel their membership over the introduction of adverts….
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African pay TV outfit Kwesé goes into administration
African pay TV operator Econet Media, which operates under the Kwesé brand, has put its…
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Sales round-up: Netflix gets on ‘A List’, Amazon acquires Viaplay’s ‘Alex’, BBC’s ‘Dark Money’ travels
BBC’s ‘The A List’ gets picked up by Netflix US-based streamer Netflix has acquired international…
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DRG picks up global rights to Channel 4’s ‘My Grandparents’ War’
UK-based distributor DRG has picked up international sales rights for the upcoming four-part series My…
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Amazon attaches JA Bayona to direct ‘Lord of the Rings’ adaptation
Amazon Studios has brought in Spanish filmmaker JA Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) to direct…
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Script Angel appoints Jane Daucey to oversee development
UK-based screenwriter-coaching and talent-development company Script Angel has appointed producer Jane Dauncey (pictured) to the…
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Amazon Prime signs Peter Crouch for Sony’s Human Media football show
Amazon Prime Video has linked up with former Liverpool FC star Peter Crouch (pictured) on…
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Kids bulletin: Canal+ orders from Dandelooo; BBC adapts Enid Blyton; C5 doubles kids’ spending
France’s Canal+ orders Dandelooo animation French pay TV operator Canal+ has ordered a serialised children’s…
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Canal+, BBC2, PBS shoot for the Moon and Back
BBC2 in the UK, PBS in the US and French pay operator Canal+ are preparing…
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Barcroft Studios appoints former Vice exec for 4Real
Factual production company Barcroft Studios has appointed a former Vice exec to oversee content output…
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Australia reaches 14 million pay TV subscribers
Over half the Australian population pays for TV or SVOD services, according to new research…
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Netflix commits to copros as ITV cites streamer “tensions”
Netflix’s UK drama boss Anne Mensah has said coproductions with UK partners remain the “lifeblood”…
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Exclusive: BBC Studios reveals impact of Discovery deal on catch-up rights
BBC Studios has revealed it will still be able to offer first window catch-up rights…
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Amazon scores football docuseries with Starbucks, October Films, Brutal Media
Amazon Prime Video is preparing to make a docuseries about football available to its subscribers…
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China Mobile’s Migu orders tea series from BBC Studios
BBC Studios (BBCS) has secured its first fully-funded production commission in China after striking a…
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WarnerMedia orders Gremlins prequel & Kaley Cuoco thriller
WarnerMedia has ordered a Gremlins-inspired animated series for its forthcoming streaming service and a show…
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BBC Studios plans investment amid ‘hyper-competition’
BBC Studios (BBCS) is to invest further in UK production companies amid “hyper-competition” in the…
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Disney launches diversity drive for talent
Walt Disney Television has launched two initiatives in an attempt to improve the diversity of…
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Cineflix Rights takes ‘Tehran’ distribution rights
UK-based Cineflix Rights has acquired exclusive global distribution rights to an Iran-based espionage thriller produced…