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BBC NI orders pilot for new hair restoration reality format
BBC Northern Ireland has commissioned a pilot for a new hair restoration reality format from…
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Zinc’s Tern TV expands unscripted with hire of Beezr’s David Marshall
Zinc Media Group’s UK factual producer Tern Television is expanding its unscripted range by appointing…
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BBC to double arts and music investment
UK pubcaster the BBC is to double investment in arts and music content on its…
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South Korean streamer Wavve unveils $900m originals plan amid global push
South Korean streamer Wavve, which was launched by local broadcasters KBS, MBC and SBS with…
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Lionsgate Play partners with telco Telkomsel for Indonesian roll-out
Starz and Lionsgate India’s South Asian streaming platform Lionsgate Play has formed a strategic partnership…
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FRAPA adds Fremantle, Banijay & All3Media format execs to board
FRAPA, the global Format Recognition and Protection Association, has appointed three new senior format execs…
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Exclusive: Insight TV claims global rights to broadcast Extreme E racing
Global producer and channel operator Insight TV has struck a deal that will see it…
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Future rejigs Barcroft Studios leadership as John Farrar replaces Alex Morris
Barcroft Studios chief creative officer Alex Morris is leaving after 13 years with the company,…
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Kids round-up: ‘Cat In The Hat’ is Sky-bound; Jetpack to launch ‘Cardboard City’ worldwide; Global sales for ‘Oddbods’ and ‘Insectibles’
‘Cat In The Hat’ is Sky-bound Sky Kids in the UK has picked up two…
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Round-up: Discovery+ orders Henson puppet cooking show; Law&Crime Network to live cover Chauvin trial; ‘Juda’ returns to Hulu
Discovery+ orders Henson puppet cooking show Factual streamer Discovery+ has ordered a new puppet-led children’s…
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WarnerMedia’s HBO Europe orders Hungarian spy drama ‘The Informant’
WarnerMedia’s HBO Europe has greenlit an eight-part drama set in Hungary that follows a university…
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Amazon Studios hires former Legendary TV president to complete recent restructure
Amazon Studios has completed the restructuring of its senior exec ranks in the US by…
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HBO Max & The CW pick up ‘Wellington Paranormal’ in first joint-acquisition
The CW Network and HBO Max have both picked up New Zealand horror mockumentary Wellington…
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TBI Talks: Expanding SVOD’s Scripted Ambitions
Global streamers have revolutionised drama but regional SVOD’s are increasingly leveraging their local expertise to…
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Netflix & Amazon should share viewing data & BBC licence fee should remain, say UK lawmakers
Streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon should be legally required to provide viewing data…
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Nine in Oz, TV3 in NZ & Netherlands’ Talpa TV calls in US version of ‘Emergency Call’
Australia’s Nine Network, New Zealand’s TV3 and Talpa TV in the Netherlands have picked up…
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Acorn TV, Germany’s ZDF & BBC Studios link up for Expectation drama with Peter Fincham
AMC Networks-owned streamer Acorn TV and ZDF in Germany have commissioned a new drama created…
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Round-up: Fugitives strike South African drama pact; Starzplay welcomes ‘Dr. Death’; Int’l nets add ‘Angelo Rules’
Fugitives strikes South Africa drama pact Production and financing company Fugitive has struck a deal…
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Steve Coogan’s Baby Cow ups MD Sarah Monteith to CEO
UK scripted indie Baby Cow has appointed BBC Studios exec Sarah Monteith as its CEO,…
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Netflix ‘experiments’ with scheduling for reality duo ‘The Circle’ & ‘Too Hot To Handle’
Netflix is experimenting with its release strategy again, this time launching episodes from two of its biggest…
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CuriosityStream reveals 120% revenue jump & 50% subs growth
US factual streamer CuriosityStream has announced a rapid expansion, with a 120% increase in total…
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UK’s Sister opens northern office, led by producer Lucy Dyke
UK-based prodco Sister is opening a new office in the city of Manchester in the…
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Belgium’s Primitives launches spring format slate
Belgian format distributor Primitives has unveiled its spring slate, adding five new reality and entertainment…
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Factual streamer DocuBay expands slate with expansive Harbour Rights deal
India-based factual streamer DocuBay has acquired more than 20 shows for its service after striking…
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Discovery+ orders GameStop doc & signs 250+-hour All3Media content deal
Factual streamer Discovery+ has ordered a fast turnaround documentary about the recent Gamestop share price…
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BANFF lines up Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos for 2021 keynote
Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos has been lined up as a virtual…
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Drama round-up: Amazon acquires ‘Bahnhof Zoo’ amid raft of sales; BBC’s ‘Uncle’ gets South Korean remake; VRT & ARTE check ‘Lost Luggage’
Amazon acquires ‘Bahnhof Zoo’ amid raft of sales Amazon Prime Video has acquired coming-of-age drama…
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HBO Max won’t launch in UK, Germany or Italy until Sky deal ends in 2025
WarnerMedia’s streamer HBO Max will not be launched in the UK, Germany or Italy until…
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Amazon orders ‘Hunted’ & drama duo in France, as originals ambitions broaden
Amazon has expanded its offering in France with three new originals, including two dramas and…
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Meat Loaf & Nobody’s Hero partner for relationship competition format
US prodco Nobody’s Hero has teamed with music star and actor Meat Loaf to create…