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Richard Middleton
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Exclusive: Czech TV eyes crime & co-pros as ZDF’s 1980’s paranormal project nears debut
The Czech Republic’s public broadcaster is looking to forge closer ties with international partners with…
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Disney cuts 75 roles at Pixar, including execs behind ‘Toy Story’ & ‘Lightyear’
Disney cuts have hit Pixar Animation Studios with 75 positions set to be disbanded including…
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Viaplay CEO Anders Jensen resigns as economic woes hit streamer, MTG alum Lindemann drafted in
Viaplay Group’s CEO Anders Jensen has resigned from the company, with economic headwinds battering the…
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Amazon Prime Video adapts graphic novel ‘Butterfly’ with ‘The Good Doctor’ prodco 3AD
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a six-part drama based on graphic novel Butterfly, from one…
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ITVX explores ‘Playboy Bunny Murders’ with Ian Lamarra’s Soho Studios & Future Studios
UK streamer ITVX is expanding its true crime offering with a series exploring the murders…
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Banijay’s Workerbee makes first prodco deal with backing for Red Sauce exec’s Welsh prodco Ty’r Ddraig
Banijay-owned production firm Workerbee Group is backing a new start-up from its former head of…
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Channel 4 & Netflix reveal launch plans for joint commission ‘Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef’
Channel 4 and Netflix have revealed release dates for the companies’ upcoming joint commission, Five…
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News round-up: ‘Deal Or No Deal’ returns to Spain; SPI’s Dizi lands on Prime Video channels; Mercury & Stim prep ‘Octicorn & Friends’
Deal Or No Deal returns to Spain Telecinco in Spain has ordered a new version…
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MGM+ appoints Prime Video exec as global general manager to ‘unify US & international’ streamer
US-based streamer MGM+ has named former Prime Video exec Josh McIvor as its global general…
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Blue Ant Media & Vizio strike FAST deal to add Homeful & Love Pets to extend US reach
Blue Ant Media is expanding its rapidly growing network of FAST channels, after striking a…
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Disney+ Hotstar & BBC Studios India prep mystery drama ‘School Of Lies’
Disney+ Hotstar has linked up with BBC Studios (BBCS) India for its latest drama, this…
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Spain’s Zinkia explores shock sale of ‘Pocoyo’ to France’s Animaj Investment
Spanish kids company Zinkia could be about to sell its hugely popular children’s brand Pocoyo…
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TF1 names France Télévisions exec to replace drama chief Anne Viau
TF1 Group in France has hired France Télévisions’ acting drama chief Anne Didier to oversee…
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News round-up: Little Dot takes ‘Wombles’ onto social; Beckham’s Studio 99 moved under Authentic label
Little Dot takes Wombles onto social All3Media’s Little Dot Studios is to make social media…
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Viaplay appoints EVP & head of sports to replace departed Peter Nørrelund
Viaplay has appointed one of its veteran execs to oversee the Nordic streamer’s sports operations…
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Sky Studios hires BBC scripted exec Rebecca O’Connor as director of production
Sky Studios has hired BBC drama exec Rebecca O’Connor as its director of production. O’Connor,…
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Japan preps new tax incentive scheme to entice international TV & film productions
Japan is expanding its tax incentive scheme as it looks to attract international TV and…
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UK’s ITV explores Australian food scene with MGM Alternative, John Torode & Lisa Faulkner
ITV in the UK has lined up an MGM Alternative-produced food show that will follow…
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Blink49 hires former BBC Studios & Fifth Season exec to lead global scripted push
Blink49 Studios, the Toronto-based firm headed by former Entertainment One exec John Morayniss, has hired…
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TBI Weekly: Reflecting on Wales & its global future
Wales has been home to shows ranging from Doctor Who and Torchwood to Keeping Faith…
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Disney to cut dozens of shows from Disney+ and Hulu around world, as strategy shift hits
Disney has revealed dozens of shows are set to be removed from its streaming services…
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Pact’s global strategy & business development MD Dawn McCarthy-Simpson to retire
Dawn McCarthy-Simpson, the MD of business development & global strategy at Pact, is retiring at…
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BBCS hires Paramount Global exec Lawrence Szabo to oversee US distribution
BBC Studios (BBCS) has landed Paramount Global exec Lawrence Szabo to oversee distribution in the…
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Mediaset España partners with Cuarzo for reality show ‘¡Vaya Vacaciones!’
Mediaset España has partnered with Banijay-owned Cuarzo Producciones to co-develop reality show, ¡Vaya Vacaciones!. Details…
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Netflix’s ad plan subscriber numbers near five million as details of customers emerge
Netflix has pulled back the curtain on its advertising-supported subscription plan during its Upfront in…
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Cineflix Rights moves into FAST with disaster, crime & property channels
Cineflix Rights is moving into FAST with the launch of three channels featuring shows including…
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Story Collective invests in ‘Murder In Successville’ duo’s prodco Mighty Pebble
Fifth Season-backed production and investment firm The Story Collective has taken a stake in Mighty…
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NATPE Global names Miami dates & location as Brunico event returns for 2024
NATPE Global will return to Miami in 2024 under the stewardship of new owners Brunico,…
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Exclusive: France TV & M6 fuel unscripted format surge, with key suppliers revealed
France Télévisions and M6 have propelled the country’s unscripted format business to new heights over…
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Welsh indie Wildflame moves into true crime with S4C & snags BBC double commission
Wales-based factual indie Wildflame Productions is moving into true crime with regional broadcaster S4C and…