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Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force details strategy to deliver “radical transformation”
The Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force, led by former Amazon Studios exec Georgia Brown, has…
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Sony Pictures Television names Andrew Plotkin EVP of drama development
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has upped Andrew Plotkin to become EVP of drama development, replacing…
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Starz snags Sky drama ‘Mary & George’ for North America as AMC bows out
Starz has snagged rights to Mary & George, the upcoming Sky Studios show that had…
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Mattel hires Disney & Apple TV+ alum Michelle Mendelovitz to lead TV studio
Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel has hired former Disney, Apple TV+ and Sony Pictures…
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Exclusive: Endemol Shine Poland chief Ryszard Sibilski departs after almost two decades
Ryszard Sibilski, the veteran MD of Banijay-owned Endemol Shine Poland, is to leave the company…
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Netflix pulls plug on five shows, including fan favourite ‘Shadow And Bone’
Netflix has pulled the plug on five shows, including apparent fan favourite Shadow And Bone….
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SPT & fashion firm Claire’s prep YA show amid branded content push
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has struck a deal with fashion accessory firm Claire’s to create…
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Chernin’s North Road buys ‘The Last Dance’ director’s prodco Little Room Films
Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company has dipped into its pockets again, this time picking…
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Benelux duo VRT & NPO strike ‘unprecedented’ five-show co-pro pact with ‘Professor T’ firm De Mensen
Belgian broadcaster VRT and NPO in the Netherlands have signed an unprecedented five-show co-production pact…
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Spanish Sales Insights: Onza Distribution’s head of sales, Béatrice Nouh
Earlier this month, TBI and Audiovisual From Spain brought you deep-dive insights into the latest…
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Spanish Sales Insights: Artico Distribution CEO, Carlos Sevillano
Earlier this month, TBI and Audiovisual From Spain brought you deep-dive insights into the latest…
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WedoTV extends FAST offering with channel launches in Nordics & Benelux
AVOD and channel provider Wedotv is expanding its FAST channels offering across Europe. The company’s…
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Banijay hires Great Scott co-founder Leon Wilson to lead Shine TV & Zeppotron
Former Talkback and Thames MD Leon Wilson has landed the top job at Banijay’s UK…
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Spanish Sales Insights: Zona Mixta’s MD, Robert Fonollosa
Earlier this month, TBI and Audiovisual From Spain brought you deep-dive insights into the latest…
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Round-up: CBS ends ‘Young Sheldon’; BBCS strikes deal in Japan; Shinfield Studios nears final phase
CBS ends Young Sheldon US network CBS is bringing the curtain down on Young Sheldon,…
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BBC Two lands AMC drama ‘Mayfair Witches’ & extends Putin docuseries
The BBC has acquired supernatural drama Mayfair Witches from AMC Networks and extended its Vladimir…
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France’s W9 ties knot with Banijay’s Israeli format ‘Save The Date’
M6 Group’s French channel W9 has ordered a local version of Israeli format Save The…
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RTL Deutschland names chief creative officer Stephan Schmitter as CEO
RTL Group has named Stephan Schmitter as CEO of RTL Deutschland, with a remit across…
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Paramount+ engages ‘Sex Education’ firm Eleven for six-part UK drama ‘Stags’
Paramount+ has ordered a new six-part drama for its UK service from Sex Education firm…
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London TV Screenings organisers unveil 2024 schedule & record number of distributors
The London TV Screenings has unveiled its schedule for 2024 and confirmed it will attract…
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BBC Studios hires Apple TV+ commissioner & ‘Strike’ producer amid drama rejig
Apple TV+ commissioner Tom Williams and Strike producer Roxanne Harvey have joined BBC Studios (BBCS),…
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ProSiebenSat.1’s streamer Joyn reports growth, stems ad decline at German broadcast giant
ProSiebenSat.1’s streamer Joyn has helped to offset advertising declines at the German giant’s broadcast operations,…
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MENA streamer Shahid & Dubai Media land Spanish drama ‘Boundless’ from ZDF Studios
MENA streamer Shahid and Dubai Media have become the latest companies to pick up rights…
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TelevisaUnivision & SBT in Brazil extend telenovela rights & distribution pact
TelevisaUnivision has extended its programming pact with SBT, handing the Brazilian broadcaster rights to a…
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Exclusive: TF1’s ‘Star Academy’ extends audience engagement with US firm LiveLike
France’s TF1 Group has partnered with audience engagement firm LiveLike on its singing competition show,…
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BBC Studios tweaks EMEA digital & on demand team with Kasia Jablonska promotion
BBC Studios (BBCS) has rejigged its streaming strategy team in EMEA with the promotion of…
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‘Quicksand’ producer FLX names Joshua Mehr as new CEO, replacing Pontus Edgren
Quicksand producer FLX has promoted Joshua Mehr to become CEO, replacing Pontus Edgren. Mehr will…
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SAG-AFTRA board gives nod to AMPTP deal, as further details of new contract emerge
Further details have emerged of SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers…
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Newen Connect embraces veteran format trend with “Through The Keyhole’ relaunch
Newen Connect is to relaunch classic TV show Through The Keyhole following its acquisition of…
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Starz restructures senior team as SVP of originals & head of production depart
Starz has restructured its senior team with a flurry of exits including SVP of originals,…