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Richard Middleton
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Discovery+ in Germany preps Armoza’s ‘Sex Tape’
Discovery+ in Germany is preparing to launch a local celebrity version of the social experiment…
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UK’s Pact publishes ‘Red Book’ of terms & conditions as Bectu stand-off continues
UK trade body Pact has published its own set of terms and conditions for indies to use…
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RTL Germany makes first int’l move for ‘Limitless Win’
RTL Germany has become the first broadcaster to order a remake of ITV entertainment format…
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‘Goode Stuff’ prodco Nevision names CEO & creative director
Transatlantic producer and financier Nevision has promoted its producer, Anne Morrison, to become CEO and creative…
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Hello Sunshine hires ex-C4 format chief to lead unscripted push into UK
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is moving into the UK and has hired a Channel 4…
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TBI Weekly: Unscripted paper format creators you need to know (part 2)
Format creatives and their ideas are in demand, but where can you find them and what…
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Noah Media rejigs senior ranks amid documentary drive
Finding Jack Charlton producer Noah Media Group has rejigged its senior exec ranks with a series…
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Yellow Bird UK hires Red Arrow, Heyday TV alums amid development drive
Banijay’s Yellow Bird UK has hired Red Arrow Studio and Heyday Television alums to its…
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BBC names head of daytime & early peak commissioning
The BBC in the UK has named the editor of The One Show as its…
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Warner Bros. Discovery unveils MENA & EMEA exec teams under Jamie Cooke
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has made the latest overhaul to its senior management team, this…
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Tubi pairs with TMZ for docuseries as Fox’s AVOD streamer expands originals
Fox Entertainment’s AVOD streamer Tubi has expanded its relationship with gossip firm TMZ to launch a…
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‘Lord Of The Rings’ rights sold to Swedish gaming firm Embracer
Swedish gaming firm Embracer Group has struck a deal to acquire a swathe of rights to…
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Canada’s VisionTV presses Go Button on ‘Bake & Make Up’
Canada’s VisionTV is preparing to air a new baking-related format from Go Button Media. Bake…
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Envision options Kuala Lumpur-based Inspector Mislan crime novel
UK prodco Envision Entertainment has optioned rights to Rozlan Mohd Noor’s Kuala Lumpur-based crime novel, 21…
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Netflix snags ‘The Mole’ remake from Primitives, with ‘Holey Moley’ firm producing
Netflix has ordered its own version of Belgian format The Mole, almost 25 years since…
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Sky drama ‘This England’ sells into 88 territories, incl Oz, Spain & Nordics
BBC First in Australia, Movistar+ in Spain and Viaplay are among buyers in almost 90…
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‘Severance’ director Ben Stiller highlights ‘big mystery’ of Apple TV+ drama viewers
Hollywood star Ben Stiller has admitted his frustration at the lack of transparency over streaming metrics,…
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Andy Kaplan & George Chien’s KC Global expands AXN, Animax reach in Asia
KC Global Media Entertainment, the company launched by Sony Pictures Television (SPT) alums Andy Kaplan…
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WBD unveils top team in Germany, with Discovery veteran departing
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has unveiled its new-look team in Germany, with veteran exec Alberto…
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News round-up: Freida reveals Michael Stevenson doc; HBO preps Mendes & Iannucci comedy; Ryan Reynolds’ FuboTV deal
Freida reveals Michael Stevenson doc Freida Films, the London-based prodco launched in 2020 by Amelia…
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Drama round-up: Stan buys SPT shows; BritBox & ITVX prep Cary Grant series; Bet+ buys South Africa’s ‘Pulse’
Stan buys SPT shows Australian streamer Stan has extended its deal with Sony Pictures Television…
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Sat.1 takes Italian format ‘Back To School’ into Germany
ProSiebenSat.1 in Germany has picked up remake rights to Italian format Back To School and…
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Canada’s CMPA urges CBC licence delay over indie spending thresholds
The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) has urged the country’s government to reject public broadcaster…
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MBC’s Shahid VIP adapts Saudi novels for ‘Rise Of The Witches’ drama
Middle East media giant MBC Studios has started production on Rise Of The Witches, which…
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Prince Andrew interviewer Emily Maitlis to deliver MacTaggart at Edinburgh TV Festival
Emily Maitlis, the UK journalist who conducted the notorious interview that saw Prince Andrew discuss…
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Austria’s ORF joins Beta Film’s big-budget ‘Rise Of The Raven’
Austrian pubcaster ORF has boarded Rise Of The Raven, which is being billed as one of…
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Only 1% of Netflix subscribers are playing its games, report claims
Netflix subscribers are yet to embrace the company’s advancements into video games despite extensive investment,…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Exploring viewing habits across Europe
Over recent weeks, TBI has brought you exclusive insights around content consumption in the US…
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News round-up: ‘Stranger Things’ star to front NBCU format; UK’s C5 returns to ‘Madame Blanc’; Cake preps ‘Amelia’
Stranger Things star to front NBCU format TV Una in Serbia has ordered the 24th international…
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New Zealand Film Commission CEO steps down amid conflict of interest review
The CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission has stepped down amid a conflict of…