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Raise The Roof exec Jane Muirhead to vice-chair Pact Council
UK screen trade association Pact has appointed Raise The Roof co-founder Jane Muirhead as vice-chair…
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BBC Scotland commissions Escobar assassination doc
BBC Scotland has commissioned a new feature-length documentary exploring the story of a Scottish mercenary…
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Banijay, ITVS, All3, eOne & Fremantle unveil plans for The London TV Screenings
UK-based distributors Banijay Rights, Entertainment One, All3Media International, Fremantle and ITV Studios have unveiled further…
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A+E Networks UK commissions crime trauma docuseries
A+E Networks UK has commissioned a six-part documentary series, exploring the stories of those who…
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UK distributor Passion launches ‘producer programming brief’
UK sales firm Passion Distribution has launched a new initiative to support producers and set…
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Deals round-up: DCD strikes global sales; ZDFE shops post-WW2 crime doc; Korea’s Studio M adapts BBC drama
DCD signs global factual sales UK distributor DCD Rights has secured a raft of sales…
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Amazon launches ultra low-cost mobile-only Prime Video plan in India
Amazon has launched a Prime Video-only mobile offer in India. The low-cost bundle is being…
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Telemundo hires former ViacomCBS streaming chief as part of global push
NBCUniversal-owned Telemundo Enterprises has hired ViacomCBS International’s former streaming chief Ezequiel Fonseca Zas and A+E…
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Cyber Group Studios USA names new CEO and COO
The US arm of French Cyber Group Studios has appointed Universal Kids exec Karen K…
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NBC orders scripted trio, including Keshet’s ‘La Brea’ & comedy ‘Grand Crew’
NBC has handed out a raft of commissions following last year’s tumultuous pilot season, with wine bar…
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Cinedigm expands leadership roles as streaming business grows
LA-based Cinedigm has handed company COO Gary Loffredo the additional position of president, while Erick…
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UK’s BossaNova unveils distribution launch slate & pitching event
BossaNova, the UK-based content creation, financing and distribution outfit launched by TCB Media Rights co-founders…
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Sky expands environmental pledges with ‘preference’ for carbon neutral partners
NBCUniversal-owned Sky has unveiled a series of expanded environmental commitments for its TV productions in…
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Amazon takes first-window rights to Freeform thriller ‘Cruel Summer’
Amazon Prime Video has acquired exclusive first window worldwide rights (excluding the United States, Canada…
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Univision announces Spanish-language AVOD PrendeTV
US-based Hispanic broadcaster Univision has announced plans to launch PrendeTV, a new ad-supported streaming service…
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SPT’s Eleventh Hour to adapt ‘Hunting Ghislaine’ podcast into TV drama
Sony Pictures Television (SPT)-backed Eleventh Hour Films has acquired rights to true crime podcast Hunting…
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Netflix appoints Discovery’s Jhamal Robinson to lead production in US & Canada
Netflix has hired Discovery’s Jhamal Robinson to oversee production for the streamer in North America….
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eOne taps Beau Willimon for ‘Risk’ adaptation and first-look deal
Entertainment One (eOne) is in development with a scripted TV series based around the classic…
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Blue Ant’s Love Nature ups Alison Barrat to expanded commissioning role
Canada’s Blue Ant Media has promoted Alison Barrat to become SVP of production & development…
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New Zealand’s Rialto goes global with Sundance alum Bruce Tuchman
Former Sundance Channel Global president Bruce Tuchman has linked up with New Zealand’s Rialto Channel…
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Disney+ hires Sean Doyle from UK’s C4 for unscripted push
Disney has hired Channel 4 commissioner Sean Doyle as its director of original productions for…
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Idris Elba’s Green Door enters joint venture with Kris Thykier’s Archery
Idris Elba’s production company Green Door Pictures has entered into a joint venture with Kris…
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HBO Max joins Movistar+ show ‘Perfect Life’ as co-producer
HBO Max has picked up the first season of Spanish-language dramedy Perfect Life (Vida Perfecta)…
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Univision restructures by hiring Telemundo alum Silberwasser & ViacomCBS’s Gazzolo
US Hispanic broadcaster Univision has restructured its senior team with the hire of former ViacomCBS…
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Netflix revives Kelley’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ adaptation with series order
Netflix has handed a series order to The Lincoln Lawyer, an hour-long drama based upon…
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Thunderbird Entertainment hires Goldsmith to helm new global distribution division
Canadian prodco Thunderbird Entertainment has launched a new global distribution and consumer products division to…
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UK’s Chalkboard TV hires ex-Sky commissioner Bill Hobbins as creative director
UK-based indie Chalkboard TV has appointed commissioning and production veteran Bill Hobbins to the newly…
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CBS makes a ‘Match’ with US remake of Norwegian comedy
CBS in the US has put a remake of Red Arrow Studios International’s Norwegian scripted…
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‘Up’ documentary director Michael Apted dies, aged 79
Michael Apted, the documentarian and film-maker behind the long-running UK factual series Up, has died aged…
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News round-up: Sports streamer DAZN names co-CEO; African OTT set for major growth; Universal Cinergia Dubbing names production chief
Sports streamer DAZN names co-CEO Sports streamer DAZN has finalised its corporate restructuring that started…