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ITVS propels UK’s ITV as broadcaster prepares for streamer launch
ITV Studios (ITVS) has helped its UK commercial broadcaster parent ITV record a half-year jump…
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BBC spent $53m on inclusive content, on track to hit diversity pledge
The BBC spent £44m ($53m) on 67 programmes last year as part of its efforts…
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Factual round-up: Viaplay uncovers ‘Crisis In Cocaine Valley’; Autentic strikes deals; FIFA+ orders Forest Green Rovers doc
Viaplay uncovers ‘Crisis In Cocaine Valley’ Viaplay Group has acquired feature doc Crisis In Cocaine…
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FX & Hulu prep Covid misinformation doc ‘Superspreader’
US network FX and streamer sibling Hulu are preparing to air the latest doc from…
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Netflix orders John McAfee doc from ‘Reclaiming Amy’ prodco Curious Films
Netflix has ordered a feature length doc from Reclaiming Amy prodco Curious Films that explores…
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CBS Reality launches UK & Polish true crime originals slate
Factual entertainment channel CBS Reality has unveiled a new slate of true crime originals for…
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eOne hires Universal exec to oversee UK scripted development
Multinational entertainment company Entertainment One (eOne) is continuing to firm up its scripted leadership this…
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Campfire Studios appoints COO, expands team across departments
US-based Campfire Studios has promoted Ross Girard to chief operating officer, amid a slew of…
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Banijay strikes deal to buy Sony Pictures Television Germany
Banijay has struck a deal to buy Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Germany, including its existing…
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Deals round-up: C4 orders Spun Gold show; OTF reveals slate; O4 sells to Urduflix
C4 orders Spun Gold show Channel 4 in the UK has ordered a three-parter from…
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France’s TF1 & M6 merger on verge of collapse as regulator eyes competition fears
The planned merger of France’s two biggest broadcasters could fall apart, with the French competition…
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News round-up: Vice joins Vuulr; Blue Ant expands FAST channels; ZDFS snags Irish thriller
Vice joins Vuulr Vice Distribution has struck a deal that will see 1,000 hours of…
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NBCU unscripted boss Jenny Groom exits
NBCUniversal’s veteran unscripted chief Jenny Groom is exiting the company as part of a shake…
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Abu Dhabi’s Twofour54 hires VIMN Asia Pac chief as new CEO
Abu Dhabi-based media and gaming hub Twofour54 has named a former Viacom International Media Networks…
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Canal+ Group appoints exec for literary adaptation push
France’s Canal+ Group has appointed Audrey Brugère as director literary adaptations. Beginning her new role…
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‘The Apprentice’ prodco Naked hires Whisper exec to head up production
Fremantle-owned factual & entertainment label Naked has appointed Whisper exec Karen Knowles as its head…
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NBCUIS alum Jeff Wachtel links with Blink49 & Roku to launch Future Shack
NBCUniversal International Studios (NBCUIS)’s former president Jeff Wachtel has launched his own production firm with…
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SkyShowtime appoints HBO Max & Disney execs to senior roles
Pan-European streamer SkyShowtime has appointed former HBO Max exec Roberto Soto as chief strategy officer…
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Peacock enters the arena for Ancient Roman gladiatorial epic from Roland Emmerich
NBCUniversal-owned streamer Peacock has ordered Those About To Die, a gladiatorial epic set in Ancient…
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HBO orders ‘The Palace’, starring & exec produced by Kate Winslet
HBO has ordered The Palace, a new limited drama series starring and executive produced by…
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Newen Studios buys into Rise Films as docs & factual drama push expands
France’s Newen Studios has acquired a majority stake in Rise Films, the UK-based documentary producer…
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NFL goes direct with new streaming service for mobile
After months of speculation, the National Football League has officially launched its streaming service NFL+…
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Netflix unveils first original from new Canada office
The first commission to come out of Netflix’s nascent Canadian HQ has been revealed as…
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Hulu acquires UK dating format ‘Love In The Flesh’
US streamer Hulu is among multiple international buyers for UK dating series Love In The…
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‘Mare of Easttown’ prodco Wiip snags investment from PE firm Atwater Capital
Mediawan Studios-backer Atwater Capital has extended its investment in US-based Mare Of Easttown producer, Wiip….
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ZDF Studios boards aviation doc ‘Race For The Sky’
ZDF Studios in Germany has boarded new aviation history documentary Race For The Sky. The…
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Two Rivers Media boss Alan Clements takes majority share following investor exit
Alan Clements, founder & MD of Scottish indie Two Rivers Media, has become majority shareholder…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Getting behind the headlines on viewing habits
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings’ recent prediction around the demise of linear TV prompted a flurry…
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France votes to scrap licence fee
France’s National Assembly has formally voted to end the €138 ($142) annual TV licence fee…
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TelevisaUnivision & Endemol Shine partner for quiz format ‘Are You For Real?’
Mexican broadcaster Televisa has commissioned a new guessing game format from Endemol Shine Boomdog. Are…