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Richard Middleton
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Spain’s RTVE name Concepción Cascajosa Virino as interim president
Spain’s RTVE has named author and academic Concepción Cascajosa Virino as its new interim president…
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Zeppotron strikes development pact with Earl & Wilkinson’s Big Oval Plate
Banijay’s UK prodco Zeppotron has struck an exclusive development deal with David Earl and Joe…
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BBC buys ex-HBO Europe Cold War thriller ‘Spy/Master’
The BBC has acquired former HBO Europe thriller Spy/Master following a deal with Warner Bros….
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ProSiebenSat.1 rejects MediaForEurope’s call to split up business
Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 has rejected MediaForEurope’s (MFE) call for the company to be split up, which…
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BBCS calls on global prodcos for ideas to expand brands incl ‘Bluey’ & ‘Top Gear’
BBC Studios is calling on production companies from across the globe to pitch ideas that…
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Insight TV & China’s CGTN unveil ‘Sweet Planet’ co-production
Channel operator Insight TV has partnered with Netherlands-based production company JOIIN and China Global Television…
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RTVE’s president & content chief exit in ‘bloodletting’ at Spanish pubcaster
Spain’s RTVE has dismissed its content chief Jose Pablo López, swiftly followed by its interim…
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Amazon MGM Studios & Audible strike extensive podcast deal
Amazon MGM Studios has struck a deal with sister firm Audible that will see the…
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Exclusive: Canneseries to return in 2025 despite MIPTV’s demise
French TV festival Canneseries will return in 2025 despite news that partner event MIPTV is…
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Peacock lands dramedy with Elizabeth Banks & Matthew Macfadyen
NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock has ordered a romantic dramedy starring and executive produced by Elizabeth Banks…
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RX confirms MIP London for 2025, with MIPTV to end after 61-year run
MIPTV organiser RX France is to shutter the 60-year-old event and launch MIP London in…
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UK’s $570m Sunderland studio backed by Fulwell 73 gets formal approval
The £450m ($570m) Sunderland-based development backed by Leo Pearlman and James Corden’s Fulwell 73 has…
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News round-up: Italy’s TV8 extends ‘Lindt’ format; ABC Commercial unveils rom-com
Italy’s TV8 extends ‘Lindt’ format Sky Italia’s TV8 in Italy has extended its brand-funded competition…
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Banijay, Fremantle, All3 & ITVS set London TV Screenings 2025 dates
Banijay, Fremantle, All3Media International and ITV Studios have set a date for next year’s London…
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TBI Weekly: Five key takeaways from Series Mania Forum 2024
Series Mania Forum was abuzz this week as execs came together to compare notes on…
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France Télévisions CEO calls Salto closure a ‘strategic mistake’
France Télévisions CEO Delphine Ernotte-Cunci has called for more cooperation between domestic broadcasters, after describing…
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Viaplay names acquisitions chief Christian Albeck to new co-CEO role in Sweden
Embattled Nordic streamer Viaplay has appointed acquisitions chief Christian Albeck to a new co-CEO role…
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Warner Bros. Discovery unveils Max launch plans in Europe
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)’s streamer Max will be launched across much of Europe on 21…
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WBD streamer Max unveils three French dramas ahead of launch
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)’s streamer Max has ordered three scripted shows from France, marking the…
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France’s TF1 Group to launch streamer TF1+ into international markets
France’s TF1 Group is to roll out its recently launched streamer TF1+ into international markets,…
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European Writers Club reveals winners of Boosting Impact program
The European Writers Club (EWC) has unveiled the winners of its Boosting Impact program, which…
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Disney+ moves into soap operas & eyes ‘commercial chic’ shows
Disney+ is moving into soap operas with a 70-episode scripted series out of Spain amongst…
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Netflix’s Larry Tanz talks competitors & rights, unveils Euro drama duo
Netflix is maintaining its bullish approach to streaming despite competitors finding it “really hard and…
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Netflix unveils 12 Nordic originals incl first period drama & Jo Nesbø series
Netflix is adding 12 new originals to its Nordic slate, with its first period drama…
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Rodolphe Saadé agrees $1.68bn deal to buy RMC Découverte owner Altice Group
RMC Découverte owner Altice Group has struck a €1.55bn ($1.68bn) deal to sell its media…
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Buyers in France & Germany snag remake rights for NRK’s ‘Cammo’
Nordic comedy Cammo could be set for remakes across Europe after format rights were struck…
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PBS Int’l targets Lat Am with Sabrina Hall Aguirre promotion
PBS International is looking to expand its activity in Lat Am and has upped Sabrina…
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Aardman & Shazam alums join Denmark’s Mint for new London office
Danish kids and family prodco Mint is launching a London office and has hired Aardman…
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TBI Weekly: Why ‘The Wire’s success matters now more than ever
As commissioners look to franchises and mainstream dramas to provide returns on investment, Nick Edwards…
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Alex Baskin’s 32 Flavors hires Evolution duo for production & development
Vanderpump Rules producer Alex Baskin and his newly forged LA-based production company 32 Flavors has…