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Zodiak TV founder Patrick Svensk launches podcast investment firm
Former Zodiak Media and Kanal 5 exec Patrick Svensk has launched a new Stockholm-based firm…
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Canal+, Paramount+ in Oz among buyers of HBO Max & Wowow’s ‘Tokyo Vice’
Canal+ in France and Paramount+ in Australia are among buyers of HBO Max and Japan’s…
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News round-up: Mediapro & Penélope Cruz launch prodco; Hungary joins ‘La Famiglia’; Wildbrain expansion
Mediapro & Penélope Cruz launch prodco Spain’s The Mediapro Studio is partnering with film star…
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SeriesFest unveils shortlist for int’l independent pilot competition
Denver-based SeriesFest has unveiled its selections for its 2022 International Independent Pilot Competition with shows…
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WarnerMedia exits ramp up as Discovery merger looms
The exodus of WarnerMedia executives continues, with the company confirming that six more execs are…
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Exclusive: BlackBox, Seven Seas & Dan Sefton partner to adapt Ruqsana Begum’s ‘Born Fighter’
European producer BlackBox Multimedia and UK prodco Seven Seas Films have partnered with Dan Sefton…
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WarnerMedia & Banijay Americas strike unscripted creative pact
WarnerMedia has struck a pact with Banijay Americas to create a program designed to develop…
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A+E Networks hires Sony exec as VP of EMEA sales
A+E Networks has appointed Dr Kerstin Gühne as VP of global content sales for EMEA….
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Exclusive: Beta Film & WDR Mediagroup strike sales deal
German distributor Beta Film has struck an international sales agreement with WDR Mediagroup, the commercial…
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Fremantle takes majority stake in UK’s Dancing Ledge Productions
Fremantle has upped its stake in Dancing Ledge Productions to become the majority shareholder of…
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Canal+ acquires Steven Knight’s wartime drama ‘Rogue Heroes’
France’s Canal+ has acquired six-part wartime drama Rogue Heroes, from distributor Banijay Rights. The series…
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BBC renews thriller series ‘The Pact’ with all-new cast and story
UK pubcaster the BBC has commissioned a second season of Pete McTighe’s thriller The Pact,…
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Exclusive: NATPE eyes Bahamas instead of Miami for January conference
The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) is looking to move its annual January…
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Israel’s Tadmor, Steve Stark’s Toluca & Discovery alum Russ McCaroll link on ‘Eichmann’s Lost Confession’
Israel’s Tadmor Entertainment and Steve Stark’s new shingle Toluca Pictures have unveiled the first project…
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MIPTV formats round-up – updated throughout the day
Fremantle Finland appoints new CEO Jarkko Luoma has been appointed as the new CEO for…
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MIPTV scripted round-up – updated throughout the day
BBCS to adapt ‘Eve Stranger’ BBC Studios has optioned Eve Stranger, the comic-book series created…
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MIPTV factual round-up – updated throughout the day
Global deals for Joan Collins film Broadcasters and platforms around the world have acquired feature…
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Peacock hires Hulu exec as EVP of programming
NBCUniversal-owned streamer Peacock has appointed Brian Henderson as EVP of programming. Reporting to Peacock president…
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Exclusive: S4C CEO seeks int’l co-pros to ‘bring Wales to the world’
Sian Doyle, the new CEO of Welsh broadcaster S4C, has shared her international co-pro ambitions…
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BBC & YouTube alum lands at Condé Nast Entertainment
Former BBC and YouTube exec Victoria Jaye is joining Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) to oversee…
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US-based Strong Studios strengthens development with two senior hires
US-based Strong Studios has rejigged its senior exec ranks with the appointment of Scott Weinstock…
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Disney+ Hotstar remakes BBC Studios format ‘Doctor Foster’ in Indonesia
Disney+ Hotstar is remaking UK drama Doctor Foster in Indonesia. The show will be produced by…
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WarnerMedia exodus as Jason Kilar, Ann Sarnoff & Andy Forssell confirm exit
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar, its studios chief Ann Sarnoff and HBO Max boss Andy Forssell…
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Exclusive: FilmRise sets ‘Making A Serial Killer’ debut
New York-based streamer and producer FilmRise will debut its new original true crime documentary series…
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Showrunners Insight: ‘Betaal’s Patrick Graham
TBI has partnered with Mumbai- and LA-based talent and content management company Tulsea to get…
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Korea’s CJ ENM unveils production studio to focus on global content
South Korea’s CJ ENM is launching a new production studio, which will sit alongside its…
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MIPTV scripted round-up – updated throughout the day
‘Crime’ pays for Cineflix with global deals Broadcasters and platforms including Canadian pubcaster CBC and…
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MIPTV factual round-up – updated throughout the day
Arte & BBC acquire Herzog doc Broadcasters including the BBC in the UK and Arte…
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MIPTV formats round-up – updated throughout the day
Poland opens Talpa’s Hunting Season Polsat’s TV4 has acquired rights to adventure gameshow Hunting Season…
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Canada’s Incendo & Quebecor Content tap BBCS alum for new distribution arm
Canadian duo Incendo and Quebecor Content have launched a new distribution unit and hired former…