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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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CBS extends comedy ‘Young Sheldon’ for three more seasons
US network CBS has renewed original comedy series Young Sheldon for three more seasons. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lynn Barrie exits US cablenet Freeform
Lynn Barrie, SVP of original programming and development at Freeform, is exiting the Disney-owned US…
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…
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…
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…
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…
TV2 tackles ‘Taboo’ format for Denmark
Danish broadcaster TV2 has commissioned a local version of social issue comedy format Taboo, following…
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,…
BritBox strikes exclusive ‘Line Of Duty’ deal in US
BritBox in the US has picked up exclusive rights to the sixth season of Jed…
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…
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…
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…
BBC Comedy execs Kate Daughton & Sarah Asante depart
BBC head of comedy Kate Daughton and comedy commissioner Sarah Asante are both leaving the…
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…