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ITV orders twins docuseries from Blink Films
ITV in the UK has ordered a two-part series about conjoined twins from domestic factual…
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BeIN Media, SPT strike far-reaching movies & series deal in MENA & Turkey
MENA-focused operator beIN Media has struck a multi-year content deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT)…
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France 4’s future secured after Macron intervention
France Télévisions’ youth-focused channel France 4, which had been facing the axe, has been reprieved…
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Round-up: ‘Sommerdahl Murders’ extended; HGTV explores ‘Cash In The Attic’; Rainmaker & Little Hat develop ‘Bone Season’
Sommerdahl Murders extended ZDF and NDF in Germany, along with Danish broadcaster TV2, are returning to…
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Sky restructures European acquisitions under Sarah Wright
Comcast-owned pay TV operator Sky has restructured its acquisitions division across Europe, with Sarah Wright…
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More.TV & REN TV order Russian adaptation of Israeli drama ‘Your Honor’
Russian streaming service More.TV and FTA network REN TV have commissioned a local adaptation of…
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Off The Fence hires Debbie Hinningan to lead natural history
My Octopus Teacher outfit Off The Fence (OTF) has appointed former BBC exec Debbie Hinningan…
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Adult Swim expands ‘Rick And Morty’ universe amid raft of adult animation spin-offs & two original series
WarnerMedia’s young adult animation brand Adult Swim has ordered four new digital short series spin-offs…
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Netflix orders Arnold Schwarzenegger spy drama, marking actor’s first series move
Netflix has picked up a spy drama starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, marking the Hollywood A-lister’s first…
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WarnerMedia confirms price for ad-supported HBO Max
WarnerMedia has announced that a cheaper ad-supported tier of HBO Max will launch in June,…
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Ringside & Anti-Worlds prep JG Ballard’s ‘Super-Cannes’ with Brandon Cronenberg
UK-based production company Ringside Studios and distribution outfit Anti-Worlds Film & Television have optioned the…
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Peacock to adapt ‘Vampire Academy’ novels with ‘Vampire Diaries’ exec Julie Plec
NBCUniversal-owned streamer Peacock has ordered Vampire Academy, a young adult series adapted from the paranormal…
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NENT to launch Viaplay in the Netherlands, eyes local programming
Nordic Entertainment (NENT) Group is to launch its streaming service Viaplay in the Netherlands next…
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ABC Upfront: Network returns to ‘The Wonder Years’ among 2021/22 scripted commissions
US network ABC has unveiled five new shows, including a hip-hop drama, two comedies, a…
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Round-up: Love Nature builds ‘Otter Dynasty’; Ampersand adds ‘Building Bastille’; Endeavor joins Nordic ‘Congregation’
Love Nature builds Otter Dynasty Blue Ant Media and Smithsonian Networks joint venture Love Nature has…
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UK’s BBC unveils six dramas & new Michaela Coel project
The BBC in the UK has unveiled a raft of new scripted series, as well…
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UK’s Lucky 17 hires Eleanor Lawrence to head scripted content move
UK prodco Lucky 17 has hired writer and producer Eleanor Lawrence as partner and head…
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CAKE & ‘The Boys’ prodco Kickstart hire Disney alum to lead new firm
UK-based kids outfit CAKE has partnered with Kickstart Entertainment, the prodco behind Amazon’s drama The Boys, on a new…
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Lionsgate ups distribution exec duo in linear & streaming content push
Lionsgate has promoted Kate Nexon and Chase Brisbin to the positions of EVP of domestic…
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Starzplay partners with Canal+ Group on first French co-production
Lionsgate-owned streamer StarzPlay and France’s Canal+ Group have commissioned comedy drama All Those Things We…
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WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar set for exit following AT&T’s Discovery deal
Jason Kilar, the CEO of WarnerMedia, is reportedly negotiating his way out of the company…
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Round-up: ITVS strikes first castle-based ‘I’m A Celebrity’ deal; Disney+ expands in Asia; Hulu adds McCartney docuseries
ITVS strikes first castle-based I’m A Celebrity… deal Antenna TV in Greece has become the…
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NBCU Upfront: Fallon extends ‘Tonight Show’ & hosts ‘Password’ reboot; Snoop Dogg boards two projects
Comcast-owned NBCUniversal announced several new commissions at its recent Upfront event, including a Password reboot…
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Fox Upfront: Gordon Ramsay format & BBC drama remake slated for 2021/22
US broadcaster Fox has outlined a slew of commissions and renewals, including a new cookery format…
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Netflix hires SF Studios exec to lead new Nordic division
Netflix has hired an exec from Bonnier-owned SF Studios to lead its original series for…
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Amazon eyes $9bn deal for MGM, reports suggest
Amazon is in talks to acquire James Bond and The Handmaid’s Tale studio MGM for around…
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French duo M6 & TF1 unveil merger plans
France’s two leading commercial broadcasters M6 and TF1 have unveiled plans to merge. The pair,…
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Disney launches Hulu-based content brand for creators of colour
Disney General Entertainment (DGE) has unveiled Onyx Collective, a new content brand on streaming service…
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Appointments round-up: Fremantle ups Di Mondo; A+E promotes Jurado; Cineflix hires Sonia Hosko
Fremantle International has promoted Michela Di Mondo to EVP of distribution and sales for Canada….
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BBCS alum Lisa Opie emerges at ‘Assassin’s Creed’ firm Ubisoft
Ubisoft, the global gaming firm behind IP such as Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six, has appointed…