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Blink Films hires Antidote Productions co-founder as exec producer

UK factual indie Blink Films has hired producer Laura Jones to work across its special…

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Tony Tackaberry steps down as CEO at All3’s Lion TV USA

All3Media-owned Lion TV USA CEO Tony Tackaberry is stepping down after almost two decades with…

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Storyglass hires Audible, ITN & Initial alum Steve Carsey as MD

Fremantle-backed podcast-skewing prodco Storyglass has appointed Audible’s Steve Carsey as its MD. Former ITN Productions…

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Blue Ant supercharges BHP with prodco acquisition & China hire

Blue Ant Media is aiming to supercharge its Asia-focused production outfit Beach House Pictures (BHP)…

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Imagine Entertainment promotes Justin Wilkes to oversee creative

Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment has appointed its documentary president Justin Wilkes to…

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Factual SVOD Docsville acquired by Lightning International

Hong Kong-based distribution and multi-channel operator Lightning International has acquired Docsville, the factual streamer launched…

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Acorn TV pre-buys ‘Jack Irish’ S3; DCD takes global distribution rights

AMC Networks-owned US streamer Acorn TV has pre-bought the third and final season of crime…

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Deals round-up: Cineflix chalks up Discovery+ pre-sale; Sony finds ‘Hide & Seek’; Beyond sales

Cineflix claims Discovery+ pre-sale Discovery+ has struck a multi-territory pre-sale deal with Cineflix Rights for…

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Globo takes surfing docs & female-focused factual series to int’l buyers

Brazilian giant Globo is taking a raft of factual shows to international buyers, following their…

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India’s Disney+ Hotstar expands ‘Special Ops Universe’

Indian streamer Disney+ Hotstar has announced plans for Special Ops Universe, a multi-project franchise based…