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Exclusive: All3Media co-owner Liberty Global has ‘no plans’ to sell UK superindie
All3Media co-owner Liberty Global has no plans to sell its stake in the UK-based production…
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Exclusive: True crime drama at ‘zenith’, say ‘Dr Death’, ‘Candy’ & ‘Gaslit’ showrunners
Scripted adaptations of true crime stories are at a high point that looks likely to…
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Lionsgate CEO on Netflix windowing strategy, Starz & embracing agencies
Netflix will “pivot” its business by reviewing its rights models and windowing – as well…
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NBA star Jarnell Stokes launches new sports-focused prodco
Former NBA player Jarnell Stokes and producer Vassal Benford III have partnered with sports manager Torrel Harris of Unique Sports Management…
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Factual round-up: Collective takes on ‘Air Warriors’; Escapade takes Lionfish doc rights
Collective takes on ‘Air Warriors’ UK factual prodco Collective Media Group is taking over production…
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AMC boss says “no current plans” for ad-supported streaming tiers
AMC’s interim CEO Matt Blank has said that the US network has no plans to…
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Banijay Mexico & US Hispanic teams with ‘LOL’ comics for new unscripted comedy
Banijay Mexico & US Hispanic is teaming up with Mexican actor and writer Ricardo O’Farrill…
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Peacock & Rainn Wilson seek world’s happiest places for new travel docuseries
NBCUniversal-owned streamer Peacock has commissioned Rainn Wilson And The Geography Of Bliss, a new original…
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Disney & Laurence Fishburne team for animated adaptation of ‘Cookies & Milk’
Disney Television Animation is in development on Cookies & Milk, a new animated series based…
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Fremantle’s Miso Film hires former DR drama boss to head scripted development
Fremantle-backed Nordic prodco Miso Film has appointed Christian Rank, the former head of drama at…
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Exclusive: Red Arrow’s US sale attracts private equity interest
A flurry of private equity firms have joined the race to acquire Red Arrow Studios’…
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Channel 4 details regional and youth focus proposals in rejected privatisation alternative
UK comcaster Channel 4 has revealed details of its rejected alternative proposal to the UK…
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Banijay’s Mastiff Denmark appoints Strong CEO to the helm
Banijay Nordic has appointed Kristian Farcin-Leth as the new CEO of its production firm Mastiff…
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Netflix faces shareholder lawsuit after subscriber slump
Netflix has been handed a lawsuit from shareholders in California over its recent subscriber decrease….
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Viaplay builds ‘The Fortress’ in new Norwegian dystopian drama
Nordic streamer Viaplay has commissioned dystopian drama The Fortress as its next Norwegian original series….
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Discovery Italia adapts BBC format among four Casta Diva orders
Discovery Italia has picked up three new factual series, and returned a fourth, for its…
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General counsel John Rogovin latest to exit Warner Bros. Discovery
Another senior Warner exec, John Rogovin, has resigned his post following the merger of WarnerMedia…
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Amazon plans summer of love, with trio of reality dating shows
Romance is in the air at Amazon Prime Video, which has announced three new reality…
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France’s TF1 & Viaplay join Acorn TV drama ‘Cannes Confidential’
French broadcaster TF1 and Viaplay in the Nordics are onboard upcoming six-part drama Cannes Confidential,…
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FAST operator Video Solutions takes Wedo Movies into linear TV
European FAST channel operator Video Solutions is moving into the linear TV business. The company,…
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UK’s ITN names ITV exec as new CEO
UK news, factual and sport production firm ITN has appointed Rachel Corp as its new…
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Netflix unveils new kids slate & Liz Feldman dramedy
Netflix has announced a slew of new and returning animated kids programming, including from popular…
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NEM Dubrovnik lines up HBO Max, Beta & ZDF for June event
NEM Dubrovnik has unveiled its line-up for the 2022 iteration of its event, with HBO…
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News round-up: BBC rides ‘Wildest Wave’; Foxtel, SBS buy from Beyond; OUTtv unveils four new shows
BBC One orders ‘Wildest Wave’ BBC One in the UK has ordered Cornwall’s Wildest Wave, marking…
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Quebecor Content names senior director of acquisitions
Montreal-based Quebecor Content has appointed Louis Pearson to oversee its acquisitions activity. Pearson, who was…
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Roku & Apollo team for minority stake bid on Lionsgate’s Starz
Roku has partnered with private equity firm, and former Endemol Shine co-owner, Apollo Global Management…
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Federation-backed Glisk strikes pact with German author Ivar Leon Menger
Federation Entertainment’s recently launched production firm Glisk has struck a pact with German author Ivar Leon Menger…
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‘Starstruck’ heads to Chile as Remarkable format strikes first int’l deal
Canal 13 in Chile has become the first international network to commission singing format Starstruck….
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eOne parent Hasbro urged by investor Ancora to sell ‘Peppa Pig’ outfit
An activist investor at Hasbro has reportedly told the toymaker to sell off the multinational…
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Exclusive: NBCU veteran Enrique Guillen exits Universal Studio Group
Universal Studio Group (USG)’s international formats chief Enrique Guillen is stepping down from the NBCUniversal (NBCU) division after…