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WarnerMedia expands HBO Asia’s originals push with Thailand-set drama
WarnerMedia’s HBO Asia has started production on its third original series, this time an eight-part…
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News round-up: ITV orders ‘The Masked Dancer’; Humble Bee hires Stephen McQuillan; Rocket welcomes ‘Cops’
ITV orders The Masked Dancer UK commercial broadcaster ITV has ordered a seven-part remake of…
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Flame’s Fiona Gilroy on how to avoid distribution disasters
Flame Distribution’s Fiona Gilroy tells TBI about her top six tips to keep the sales…
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UK government extends $690m production insurance scheme
The UK government has extended its £500m ($690m) insurance scheme designed to help domestic film and…
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Amazon’s AVOD streamer IMDb TV orders ‘Bosch’ spin-off from Fabel
AVOD streamer IMDb TV has ordered a new drama spun off from Bosch, the long-running…
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Federation, Fred Fougea launch factual label & unveil ‘Mediterranean’ with BBCS, France TV
France’s Federation Entertainment has joined forces with Fred Fougea’s Boreales to launch a new premium…
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Apple TV+ joins Korean wave with ‘Dr Brain’, starring ‘Parasite’ star Lee Sun-Kyun
Apple TV+ has become the latest global streamer to invest in Korean content by ordering…
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Edinburgh TV Festival names Amazon’s Georgia Brown as chair for ‘hybrid’ event
The Edinburgh TV Festival (ETF) has named Amazon Studios’ director of European originals Georgia Brown…
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Sports streamer DAZN names Disney & TikTok alum Kevin Mayer as chairman
Former Disney+ chief Kevin Mayer has been appointed as chairman of the board of directors…
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BBC Studios preps BBC First in Canada with Blue Ant, replacing HIFI channel
BBC Studios (BBCS) is to launch its scripted and factual network BBC First in Canada…
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News round-up: ITV buys ‘Oprah With Harry &; Meghan’; Banijay picks up ‘Name That Tune’ rights; Reelz to visit ‘Titanic’
ITV buys Oprah With Harry & Meghan ITV in the UK has acquired Oprah Winfrey’s recently…
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Exclusive: AMC & ViacomCBS execs look to expand Acorn TV, SundanceNow & C5 originals push
AMC Networks’ exec Matt Graham has told TBI Talks he is looking to expand the original…
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LGBTQ dating app Grindr preps original drama ‘Bridesman’
LGBTQ dating app Grindr has moved into original scripted content with a new comedy drama…
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RTL Group strikes Disney deal to take full control of Germany’s Super RTL
RTL Group has struck a deal to take full ownership of German FTA network brand…
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Penguin Random House UK hires BBCS exec to drive IP adaptations
Penguin Random House UK – a division of German giant Bertelsmann – has appointed former…
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Exclusive: Fox’s Rob Wade talks global formats & urges US/UK risk-taking
The UK and US markets need to take bigger risks with entertainment formats, according to…
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Beta Nordic Studios acquires ‘Atlantic Crossing’ & ‘Wisting’ prodco Cinenord
Beta Nordic Studios (BNS), the Scandinavia-focused division of Germany’s Beta Film, has taken a majority stake…
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HBO Max joins BBC drama ‘The Girl Before’ with Gugu Mbatha-Raw & David Oyelowo
US streamer HBO Max has confirmed it has linked up with the UK’s BBC One to…
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Amazon orders ‘The Devil’s Hour’, UK original thriller from ‘Sherlock’ creators Hartswood Media
Amazon Prime Video has ordered The Devil’s Hour, a new UK original thriller from local…
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BBC Three to return as linear channel after six-year online hiatus
BBC Three, the UK online network behind shows including Fleabag and Killing Eve, is to return as a…
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France’s Ampersand picks up Russia’s ‘The Dead Lake’ for global sales
French distributor Ampersand Fiction has picked up the Russian thriller The Dead Lake for international…
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Exclusive: Facebook Watch on unscripted originals strategy & creative co-pros
Facebook Watch, the global social network’s VOD service, has shared details of its unscripted originals…
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HBO, Spike Lee link for New York City docuseries to mark 20 years since 9/11
HBO has partnered with director Spike Lee to produce a docuseries that will reflect on…
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Cultural network Once México appoints GM
Latin American cultural network Once México has appointed a GM to oversee its operations. Carlos…
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What’s On & When at The London Screenings
The London Screenings might have gone virtual, but it remains packed with choice events. Here’s…
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ViacomCBS’s C5 joins Discovery+ on Wildflame’s Yellowstone volcano special
ViacomCBS-owned UK broadcaster Channel 5 has linked up with Discovery+ on a special exploring a…
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Reel One-backed Champlain Media hires CTV, Spin Master exec as COO
Reel One Entertainment-backed Champlain Media has appointed former CTV and Spin Master exec Linda Stregger…
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‘The Crown’ sparkles as Netflix leads Golden Globes streaming success
Netflix won more than half of all TV awards on offer at the 78th annual…
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News round-up: Discovery preps YA drama ‘Nach’; Elisa Viihde Viaplay adapts ITVS drama; ZDFE joins ‘Crimson Rivers’
Discovery preps YA drama Nach Discovery Nordic is preparing to launch an eight-part coming-of-age drama…
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Red Arrow Studios extends pact with UK’s CPL Productions leadership team
Red Arrow Studios has extended its multi-year deal with the trio behind Old People’s Home…