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BBC investigates Howard Marks, Knowsley riots & pandemic in order for factual trio

UK public broadcaster the BBC has commissioned a trio of new documentary titles, including two series and one film. A co-commission with BBC Cymru Wales, Hunting Mr Nice from Passion Pictures and Welsh indie Kailash Films tells the story of notorious cannabis smuggler Howard Marks AKA ‘Mr Nice’. The 2 x 60-minute series for BBC […]

Netflix’s Larry Tanz talks competitors & rights, unveils Euro drama duo

Netflix is maintaining its bullish approach to streaming despite competitors finding it “really hard and expensive”, with EMEA content chief Larry Tanz revealing two new dramas from the region which will join 40 shows in production for the streamer this month alone. Tanz told a packed Series Mania Forum audience that Netflix remains “all in” […]

WBD UK & Ireland orders slew of new & returning unscripted titles

Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has ordered nearly 100 hours of new and returning series that will debut across its linear channels, before heading to Discovery+, in the second half of 2024 and early 2025. The French Antiques River Cruise is a new 8 x 60-minute series, produced by True North for Quest, coming […]

Five key takeaways from Filmart 2024

Rashmi Bajpai, Banijay Rights’ EVP for Asia, shares her five key takeaways from last week’s Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (Filmart). Immediately it hit me on the ground that, compared to 2023, Filmart was – to put it simply – back in action this year. The bleak weather didn’t dampen the spirits as […]

BritBox International sets new leadership following BBC Studios takeover

BritBox International has appointed Robert Schildhouse as its new chief, following BBC Studios’ takeover of the streamer earlier this month. Schildhouse is elevated to president of BritBox North America and GM of BritBox International, having previously served as GM of North America and group editorial for BritBox International. Effective 1 April, as part of his […]

Opinion: Should there be a small indie quota?

With the UK indie sector in jeopardy, Indielab CEO Victoria Powell raises a call to action to protect the sector and considers what needs to be done to put safeguards in place. According to last week’s budget: “We have become Europe’s largest film and TV production centre, at the current rate of expansion, we will […]

Rodolphe Saadé agrees $1.68bn deal to buy RMC Découverte owner Altice Group

RMC Découverte owner Altice Group has struck a €1.55bn ($1.68bn) deal to sell its media division to Rodolphe Saadé. The agreement will see Saadé’s logistics company CMA CGM acquiring the media outfit, which also operates RMC Story and news channel BFM. CMA CGM already owns newspapers including La Tribune and regional titles such as La […]

ProSiebenSat.1 ups Markus Breitenecker to COO, Christine Scheffler exits board

German media giant ProSiebenSat.1 has appointed Markus Breitenecker as chief operating officer and given him a seat on the group executive board, with Christine Scheffler stepping down. Breitenecker currently serves as CEO of Austrian TV station group ProSiebenSat.1 PULS4, and from 1 April will take over the management of the entertainment segment as COO alongside […]

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