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BAFTA names former Sky Studios content chief Jane Millichip as new CEO
BAFTA has named Sky Studios’ former chief content officer Jane Millichip as its new CEO. She…
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Pact/Bectu impasse spells looming concerns for UK scripted contracts
UK trade body Pact and trade union Bectu are struggling to reach a new deal…
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News round-up: Viaplay orders real-life drama; Gusto TV to launch in 19 countries; Time boards ‘Scoops’
Viaplay orders real-life drama Viaplay has ordered a drama based on the true story of…
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Windlight Pictures hires Bavaria alum to head up post
ITV Studios-backed Windlight Pictures has appointed Andreas Kohl as head of post-production and development executive….
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United Talent Agency sells stake to private equity firm EQT
US-based private equity firm EQT has bought an undisclosed stake in LA-based United Talent Agency…
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ITV-backed 5 Acts buys into Clare Mackintosh thriller ‘The Last Party’
ITV Studios-backed 5 Acts Productions has optioned rights to author Clare Mackintosh’s latest thriller, The…
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HBO content boss Casey Bloys inks new five-year contract
Casey Bloys, chief content officer for HBO and HBO Max, has inked a new five…
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Beyond Rights expands slate with prodco deals in North America & Down Under
Beyond Rights is expanding its sales catalogue after striking a raft of deals with producers…
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Fremantle Oz hires ABC’s former head of entertainment & factual as unscripted chief
Fremantle has hired the ABC’s former head of entertainment & factual to lead its unscripted…
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‘Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy launches new prodco, headed up by long-time publicist
Schitt’s Creek co-creator and star Dan Levy has launched a new production label, Not A…
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Exclusive: Shorts Int’l hires WarnerMedia alum for EMEA & Lat Am expansion
AMC-backed Shorts International has appointed former WarnerMedia and Mediapro Group exec Ian Carrasco as VP…
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Unscripted round-up: Discovery+ orders Clara Amfo show; ‘Family Piggy Bank’ to open in Portugal; C4 commissions Boris doc
Discovery+ lands Clara Amfo Discovery+ has landed BBC DJ Clara Amfo to host its upcoming…
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News round-up: Disney+ Hotstar unveils Banijay Asia show with Bollywood legend; ABC Me ‘Turns Up The Volume’; HBO Max cancels ‘Close Enough’
Disney+ Hotstar unveils show with Bollywood legend Kajol Disney+ Hotstar has snagged Kajol, one of…
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Korea’s TVing & Seezn prep merger to compete with global OTT rivals
South Korean streaming platforms TVing and Seezn are to merge in a bid to oppose…
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MTV India gears up social media-driven adventure format
MTV India has launched an ad-funded adventure show that follows two influencers driving around major…
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‘The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe’ firm preps Barings Bank & Nick Leeson drama
The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe producer Story Films has started development on a…
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UK’s ITV sets first-ever target to increase working-class representation
The UK’s ITV has, for the first time, set itself a target to increase the…
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BBC drama ‘The Control Room’ travels to Australia, China & Europe
Broadcasters in Australia, China and Europe have acquired Hartswood Films’ BBC thriller series The Control Room,…
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Nintendo acquires animation studio Dynamo Pictures
Japanese video game giant Nintendo has bought Dynamo Pictures for 34.5m yen ($250,000) as part…
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ETF lines up David Nevins & Jane Millichip as further sessions unveiled
The Edinburgh TV Festival (ETF) has revealed a raft of sessions for the August event,…
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BBC names Netflix & Sky alum as new director of drama
The BBC has named Netflix exec Lindsay Salt as its new director of drama. Salt…
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Kids round-up: Wildbrain takes Carmen Sandiego global; Sphere & Mojumbi partner on ‘Rock Girl’; Zigazoo & Moonbug launch ‘Blippi’ NFT
Wildbrain takes Carmen Sandiego global WildBrain has acquired exclusive linear broadcast distribution rights to Carmen Sandiego….
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News round-up: Spain’s Antena 3 snags BBCS gameshow; More4 explores gardens; Viaplay & Canal+ Polska agree distribution deal
Spain’s Antenna 3 snags BBCS gameshow Atresmedia Televisìon’s Antena 3 has ordered a local version…
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Legendary Entertainment & Tobis form JV for German scripted series
US studio Legendary Entertainment and German producer & distributor Tobis have teamed to launch a…
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Brazil’s Globo launches first sustainability report & strategy for future
Brazilian giant Globo has launched its first sustainability report and outlined a six-pronged strategy to…
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Peacock renews ‘Dr Death’ & ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’
NBCUniversal streamer Peacock has renewed true crime drama Dr Death for a second season and…
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Channel 4 posts record financial results, reveals $830m content spend for 2022
Embattled UK public broadcaster Channel 4 has revealed a record pre-tax surplus of more than…
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History Channel expands ‘Alone’ franchise with two spin-off shows
The History Channel is expanding its survival reality franchise Alone, with orders for two new…
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Shahid VIP moves into Nordic Noir with ‘The Killing’ remake in Egypt
Middle East-based streamer Shahid VIP has launched its local remake of Danish scripted classic, The…
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YouTube global originals boss moves to Pinterest
Social media firm Pinterest has appointed YouTube’s global head of originals, Nadine Zylstra, as global…