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Nicola Shindler’s Quay Street names Mammoth Screen & ITVS alum as COO
Quay Street Productions, the Nicola Shindler-helmed ITV Studios label behind the upcoming Nolly, has appointed…
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Zinc Media hires Uplands TV & BBC Studios exec to lead production
UK-based Zinc Media Group has hired former Uplands and BBC Studios production head, Nick Todd….
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Kate Beal, founder & CEO, Woodcut Media
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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BBC Studios expands FAST team with five new hires, incl A+E’s Sarah Shriver
BBC Studios (BBCS) has expanded its FAST team with five new additions, including former A+E…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Andrea Scrosati, Group COO & CEO Continental Europe, Fremantle
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Maaz Sheikh, CEO & co-founder, StarzPlay
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Warner Bros. Discovery eyes ‘new chapter’ balancing DTC streaming & third party sales
Warner Bros. Discovery is focusing on “relaunching and building” the business over the next 12…
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News round-up: Middlechild splits off ad arm; Toonz & ELE animate ‘Drac And Skeletons’; Showtime investigates ‘Murder In Big Horn’
Middlechild splits off ad arm UK indie Middlechild Productions is splitting off its advertising arm,…
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Fremantle ups Christian Vesper to new drama role, extending prodco oversight
Fremantle has upped scripted chief Christian Vesper to a newly created role overseeing its global…
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Roku expands to more than 70 million users
Roku has reported more than 70 million active accounts globally, adding almost 10 million on…
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‘Top Chef’ producer Magical Elves hires Batterie Pictures founder
Magical Elves, the Tinopolis-owned firm behind Bravo’s Top Chef and Netflix’s Nailed It!, has hired…
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UK-based Kalel Productions lands Lime Pictures alum to lead development
Rich Kids Go Skint outfit Kalel Productions has landed Jamie Ingley from fellow UK firm…
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‘Traitors’ producer Stephen Lambert & Banijay UK chief Holland on C4 in-house proposals
The Traitors producer Stephen Lambert has said he “wouldn’t have a problem” with in-house production…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Mark Fennessy, founder, CCO & chair, Helium
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Lucy Smith, entertainment division director, RX France
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: James Burstall, CEO, Argonon
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Apple TV+ journeys to ‘Shape Island’ with kids commission
Apple TV+ has announced Shape Island, a new stop motion series for kids and families,…
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WildBrain development exec Todd Brian dies, aged 59
Todd Brian, director of development, animation at Canadian kids & family firm WildBrain passed away…
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Lionsgate co-pro & acquisitions boss Marc Lorber departs US studio
Marc Lorber, SVP of international TV co-productions and acquisitions at US studio Lionsgate, has exited…
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Toho International acquires stake in Genius Brands content
Toho International, a subsidiary of Japanese studio Toho Company, has taken a 50% stake in…
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UK government drops plans to privatise Channel 4
The UK government has abandoned its plans to privatise commercially funded pubcaster Channel 4 (C4)….
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Marina Williams, co-CEO, Asacha Media Group
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Nomsa Philiso, executive head of programming, Multichoice
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Swedish format ‘Trash Or Treasure’ lands second Spanish regional remake
Spanish regional broadcaster À Punt has become the seventh company to order a local version…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Julian Bellamy, managing director, ITV Studios
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Cinedigm snags Sony alum for new EVP of partnerships position
LA-based distributor and channels operator Cinedigm has hired former Sony exec Marc Rashba as EVP…
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Argonon’s Nemorin hires News UK exec as creative director amid branded push
Argonon is increasing its investment in branded content production by expanding the team at its…
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Starz appoints int’l networks chief as Superna Kalle departs
US network Starz has promoted Darren Nielson to EVP of international networks to replace Superna…
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Brunico buys NATPE assets, sets Budapest dates & plans for NATPE Global in 2024
Realscreen and Banff World Media Festival organisers Brunico Communications has acquired the assets of NATPE…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Mikiko Nishiyama, EVP, Nippon TV
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…