Fox’s AVOD streamer Tubi is moving into the UK and has landed the former chief technology officer at Endeavor Streaming as its EVP & MD of international. David Salmon will be based out of the UK and reports to Tubi CEO Anjali Sud, who joined following a stint at Vimeo in September. Salmon had been […]
Indian streamer Docubay has unveiled its first original show, which explores the world of plastic surgery. Plastic Fantastic aims to illuminate the motivations and personal experiences of individuals who have made the decision to undergo cosmetic procedures and is from 1947 Productions. Docubay, which is owned by IN10 Media Network, said the show would “provide […]
Tencent Video in China is preparing to launch a local version of make-up format Glow Up, marking Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) China’s first foray into local reality. Glow Up China will delve into the world and follows eight contestants as they look to impress judges with their skills to become the country’s next make-up star. […]
Viaplay has seen its shares dive 75% this morning after unveiling a recapitalisation plan ahead of its delayed Q3 results, with the embattled Nordic streamer also confirming it will be selling its Central and Eastern European production group Paprika Studios. The streamer revealed its operating income had declined SEK321 ($31m) in Q3 while net income […]
Amazon exit & orders CJ Yu has exited as head of unscripted development, global formats, at Amazon Studios, after six years with the company. Yu was responsible for the international launch of formats including All Or Nothing and LOL: Last One Laughing. He originally joined as a senior creative development and programming exec in 2017, […]
Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm to return Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm will return for a fourth season, despite reports that the show’s future was in doubt after presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s comments about Meghan Markle. The news broke at Content London, where Fozia Khan, head of UK unscripted at Amazon Studios, said that shooting was soon to […]
Eccho takes ‘I Am Mother’ rights Eccho Rights has acquired worldwide rights to the Turkish drama I Am Mother, ahead of its debut on Show TV next week. Produced by O3 Medya, the series tells the story of Karsu, a resilient mother of three who relocates from Adana to Istanbul and starts anew in the […]
Banijay Americas-owned Bunim/Murray Productions has partnered with Candace Bushnell, the author whose book was adapted as HBO drama Sex And The City, to create a reality dating format. The series, titled Is There Still Sex In The City, will follow four friends in their 50s who are looking for love and will leave behind busy […]
UK broadcaster Channel 4 expects advertising revenues to drop by almost 10% this year, as CEO Alex Mahon admitted she expects a “tough year” in 2024 because of the performance of the domestic economy. Speaking at a hearing of the UK parliament’s culture, media and sport committee, Mahon said C4 expected revenues to drop by […]
Argonon’s US label Rose Rock Entertainment has restructured its creative team by hiring former Wheelhouse Entertainment exec Darryl Cordova and promoting Travis Schoen. The rejig, which follows the arrival of Joe Weinstock as the first Argonon USA CEO, will see Cordova becoming senior director of development and Schoen being upped to VP of production & […]
