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Red Arrow’s ‘Love Is Blind’ prodco Kinetic moves into scripted with WME’s Melissa Myers
Red Arrow Studios (RAS) is backing a new US-based drama outfit that has been launched…
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Conecta Fiction reveals physical & virtual plans ahead of September event
Spanish co-production forum Conecta Fiction – known as Conecta Fiction Reboot this year – has…
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News round-up: ITV hosts V Festival special; VTM explores ‘The Positives’; FilmRise saddles up Wild West channels
ITV to host V Festival special The UK’s ITV has commissioned its local prodco TwoFour…
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NBCU’s vice chairman Ron Meyer exits after admitting affair
NBCUniversal (NBCU)’s vice chairman Ron Meyer has left the US studio after more than 25…
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Amazon teams with Rachel Weisz for ‘Dead Ringers’ series
Amazon has given a straight-to-series order for an adaptation of the David Cronenberg feature film…
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Nickelodeon adds ABC Studios alum Zack Olin to oversee live action
ViacomCBS-owned kids channel Nickelodeon has appointed former ABC Studios exec Zack Olin to oversee its…
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Netflix sets Arabic original with Egyptian megastar Amr Diab
Netflix has commissioned a new Arabic original series, featuring Egyptian musician and actor Amr Diab…
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HBO Europe hires Pinewood, SVT alum Christian Wikander to lead in Nordics
HBO Europe has appointed former SVT drama exec Christian Wikander to oversee all development and…
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ABC in Oz hires BBC Studios programming exec to head entertainment
Australian broadcaster ABC has appointed former BBC Studios (BBCS) exec Roberta Allan to lead programming…
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Insight TV makes new hires for LatAm expansion
Amsterdam-based producer, broadcaster and distributor Insight TV is continuing its expansion into Latin America and…
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Viasat World expands presence with Hungary launch
Channel provider Viasat World has renewed a carriage agreement with Hungarian digital-terrestrial and OTT service…
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AVOD streamer W4free expands reach with Netgem TV deal
UK-based AVOD W4free has continued its expansion via a distribution deal with cord-cutting operator Netgem.tv….
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‘Masked Singer’ among UK shows returning with live audience
The Masked Singer UK is set to return to production on its second season next…
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Banijay Rights signs first-look deal with ‘Swingers’ prodco Nineteen11
Banijay Rights, the distribution arm of European production giant Banijay, has signed a first-look deal…
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BBC gets mindful with new meditation series
The UK’s BBC Studios Natural History Unit has commissioned a new four-part mindfulness series, Mindful…
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Apple TV+ orders first competition show, with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine
Apple TV+ is expanding its offering by ordering its first competition show, which is being…
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‘The Cry’ prodco Synchronicity hires BBC alum to lead new Australia arm
Scottish producer Synchronicity Films is launching an Australia-based division and has hired a former BBC…
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Netflix prepares for Southeast Asia battle, eyes content push & mobile-only plans
Netflix is to use more mobile-only subscription plans and an expanded local content offering to…
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Deals round-up: BBCS strikes ‘Bake Off’ sale; Globo show sells in Israel; ZDFE to co-pro Danish drama ‘Grow’
Slovakia snags ‘Bake Off’ Slovakian broadcaster RTVS is to launch a local version of culinary…
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Peacock unfurls plans for ‘Clueless’ reboot with CBS TV Studios
NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock is onboard a TV reboot of 1995 movie Clueless. The show, from…
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Disney’s first bisexual character confirmed by ‘Owl House’ creator
The Disney Channel’s animated fantasy series The Owl House has been confirmed to be featuring…
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AMC expands horror streamer Shudder into Australia & New Zealand
AMC Networks is launching its horror-focused streaming service Shudder into Australia and New Zealand. The…
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Vice Media appoints Grain, Zodiak alum as Studios expansion continues
Vice Media Group (VMG) has appointed the CEO at Grain Media – the UK prodco…
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HBO Films, miniseries and Cinemax boss Len Amato latest WarnerMedia departure
Len Amato, president of HBO Films, miniseries and Cinemax, is exiting the WarnerMedia-owned US network…
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ViacomCBS to bundle Apple TV+, Showtime and CBS All Access
ViacomCBS has reportedly agreed a deal with Apple to launch the iPhone maker’s first bundled…
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‘High Arctic Haulers’ prodco Great Pacific ups Way and McKernan
David Way has been promoted to the role of president at Thunderbird-owned Canadian factual prodco…
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HBO Max takes Comedy Central live-action amid ViacomCBS animation focus
WarnerMedia’s recently launched streamer HBO Max has struck a deal to acquire three live-action shows…
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Germany’s Sat.1 tunes into Endemol Shine puppet & celebrity singing format
German FTA network Sat.1 has ordered a brand-new entertainment format from Endemol Shine Germany, which…
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Kids round-up: Lego ‘Star Wars’ special blasts onto Disney+; Kartoon Channel! adds 230 episodes
Lego ‘Star Wars’ special set for Disney+ Disney+ is heading off on a new adventure…
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HBO, Sky partner with Sister on baby-focused drama
UK-based pay TV operator Sky has linked up with HBO in the US on a…