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Julian Hector steps down as head of BBCS’s Natural History Unit

BBC Studios (BBCS) is on the look-out for a new head of its famed Natural…

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DreamWorks alum Doug Schwalbe launches The Co-Production Company

Former DreamWorks exec Doug Schwalbe is launching the US-based The Co-Production Company, a production firm…

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‘TINA’ prodco Lightbox rejigs development by hiring Critical Content’s Alexis Gomez-Garcia

TINA prodco Lightbox has appointed former Critical Content and Bunim Murray Productions exec Alexis Gomez-Garcia…

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Netflix & Disney+ Hotstar account for 78% of SVOD revenues in India, after surge in subs

Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar accounted for 50% of all SVOD subscribers in India in 2020…

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Round-up: Red Arrow & Woodcut International unveil MIPTV slates; SPT launches Sony One app in Nigeria

Red Arrow unveils MIPTV slate UK-based Red Arrow Studios International has unveiled its slate of…

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BBC adds drama from ‘Salisbury Poisonings’ writers & hires BFI exec for talent initiative

The BBC in the UK has appointed a British Film Institute (BFI) exec as head…

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Sandbox & Co acquires Fingerprint, launches kids’ SVOD with Hopster, Kidomi & Curious World content

UK-based children’s digital education platform Sandbox & Co has acquired kids-focused US mobile technology company…

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Aquarius Films & Anonymous Content partner to co-pro sci-fi thriller ‘The Subjugate’

Australian indie Aquarius Films and US-based Anonymous Content have teamed up to co-produce an adaptation…

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France’s M6 joins ‘Domino Effect’ with latest remake of Endemol Shine format

France’s M6 has become the latest broadcaster to move into dominoes. The French network has…

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All3’s Objective Fiction appoints Hannah Mackay to lead new LA division

All3Media’s Objective Fiction is setting up a permanent US operation and has appointed Hannah Mackay…

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CBS extends comedy ‘Young Sheldon’ for three more seasons

US network CBS has renewed original comedy series Young Sheldon for three more seasons. The…

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Disney launches adult animation unit, headed by veteran exec Marci Proietto

US-based Disney Television Studios has launched a new a new production unit devoted to adult…

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ViacomCBS closes BET UK linear channel amid My5 & Pluto TV shift, as new originals unveiled

ViacomCBS is closing the linear channel of black entertainment brand BET in the UK and moving…

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Eleven Sports acquires US-based AVOD specialist Team Whistle

Broadcaster Eleven Sports has acquired US-based AVOD specialist Team Whistle in a move that expands…

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Sky launches UK diversity placement scheme & unveils $2.75m carbon initiative

European pay operator Sky has partnered with UK-based diversity organisation Creative Access to offer under-represented…

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Round-up: Starz axes ‘American Gods’; Fox seeks ‘Our Kind Of People’; All3Media shops Ghislaine Maxwell doc

Starz axes ‘American Gods’ US network Starz has cancelled fantasy drama American Gods, confirming that…

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Endeavor’s Lorenzo De Maio exits to launch new Fremantle-backed outfit

Endeavor Content EVP Lorenzo De Maio has left the company to launch a new venture…

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Lynn Barrie exits US cablenet Freeform

Lynn Barrie, SVP of original programming and development at Freeform, is exiting the Disney-owned US…

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Discovery+ links with news brand NowThis on Earth Day-focused ‘Action Planet’

Discovery+ has linked up with mobile news brand NowThis on a new series to market…

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UK indie Icon Films hires Red Rock alum Belinda Cherrington as creative director

UK factual indie Icon Films has appointed Belinda Cherrington as creative director. Based in the…

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Netflix signs ‘Friday Night Lights’ creator Peter Berg to first-look deal

Friday Night Lights creator Peter Berg and his Film 44 banner have inked a first-look…

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Apple TV+ orders David Attenborough doc & extends ‘Tiny World’, ‘Earth At Night In Colour’

Apple TV+ has expanded its natural history repertoire with a BBC Studios (BBCS) wildlife documentary narrated…

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TV2 tackles ‘Taboo’ format for Denmark

Danish broadcaster TV2 has commissioned a local version of social issue comedy format Taboo, following…

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Oz’s Wildbear Entertainment opens NZ office; appoints NHNZ’s Craig Meade to lead

Australian factual prodco Wildbear Entertainment has expanded its operation by launching a New Zealand office,…

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BritBox strikes exclusive ‘Line Of Duty’ deal in US

BritBox in the US has picked up exclusive rights to the sixth season of Jed…

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Korea’s Studio Dragon drama trio land sales & remakes

Three Korean drama series, all produced by Seoul-based Studio Dragon, are headed to Japan, Thailand…

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Fox sets up ‘Domino Masters’ in US with ‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet

Fox in the US has ordered Domino Masters, a new competition format being hosted by Modern Family star Eric…

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Sky promotes Jamie Morris to director of programmes in UK & Ireland

European pay TV operator Sky has promoted Jamie Morris to become director of programmes for…

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BBC Comedy execs Kate Daughton & Sarah Asante depart

BBC head of comedy Kate Daughton and comedy commissioner Sarah Asante are both leaving the…

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HBO signs ‘Game Of Thrones’ creator George R. R. Martin to five-year deal

George R. R. Martin, the US novelist whose A Song Of Ice And Fire fantasy…