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Insight TV & China’s CGTN unveil ‘Sweet Planet’ co-production
Channel operator Insight TV has partnered with Netherlands-based production company JOIIN and China Global Television…
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RTVE’s president & content chief exit in ‘bloodletting’ at Spanish pubcaster
Spain’s RTVE has dismissed its content chief Jose Pablo López, swiftly followed by its interim…
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Amazon MGM Studios & Audible strike extensive podcast deal
Amazon MGM Studios has struck a deal with sister firm Audible that will see the…
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Exclusive: Canneseries to return in 2025 despite MIPTV’s demise
French TV festival Canneseries will return in 2025 despite news that partner event MIPTV is…
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RX confirms MIP London for 2025, with MIPTV to end after 61-year run
MIPTV organiser RX France is to shutter the 60-year-old event and launch MIP London in…
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UK’s $570m Sunderland studio backed by Fulwell 73 gets formal approval
The £450m ($570m) Sunderland-based development backed by Leo Pearlman and James Corden’s Fulwell 73 has…
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Factual firm The Great Courses Studio appoints West One Int’l as global distribution agent
Newly launched US prodco The Great Courses Studios has appointed UK-based West One International to…
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Bavaria Fiction spins off documentary unit as Icon Docs to meet rising factual demand
German production outfit Bavaria Fiction has spun off its documentary division as Icon Docs, an…
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News round-up: Italy’s TV8 extends ‘Lindt’ format; ABC Commercial unveils rom-com
Italy’s TV8 extends ‘Lindt’ format Sky Italia’s TV8 in Italy has extended its brand-funded competition…
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Banijay, Fremantle, All3 & ITVS set London TV Screenings 2025 dates
Banijay, Fremantle, All3Media International and ITV Studios have set a date for next year’s London…
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Chrome Studios hires Wag’s Bri Marzigliano for unscripted move
Chrome Studios, the entertainment arm of London and LA-based branded content and commercials business Chrome…
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Fremantle completes Asacha Media Group acquisition
Fremantle has completed its acquisition of global production company Asacha Media Group and its portfolio…
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France Télévisions CEO calls Salto closure a ‘strategic mistake’
France Télévisions CEO Delphine Ernotte-Cunci has called for more cooperation between domestic broadcasters, after describing…
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Viaplay names acquisitions chief Christian Albeck to new co-CEO role in Sweden
Embattled Nordic streamer Viaplay has appointed acquisitions chief Christian Albeck to a new co-CEO role…
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Arte Distribution to shop ‘The Curse Of Sugar’ from Hauteville Productions
Arte Distribution has acquired the sales rights to Hauteville Productions 2 x 52-minute docuseries The…
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Warner Bros. Discovery unveils Max launch plans in Europe
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)’s streamer Max will be launched across much of Europe on 21…
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WBD streamer Max unveils three French dramas ahead of launch
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)’s streamer Max has ordered three scripted shows from France, marking the…
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Disney+ moves into soap operas & eyes ‘commercial chic’ shows
Disney+ is moving into soap operas with a 70-episode scripted series out of Spain amongst…
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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…
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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…
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WBD UK & Ireland orders slew of new & returning unscripted titles
Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has ordered nearly 100 hours of new and returning…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Underlining the value of Netflix’s non-English content
Omdia’s senior analyst Daoud Jackson delves into Netflix’s global viewership data and explores what it…
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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…
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PBS Int’l targets Lat Am with Sabrina Hall Aguirre promotion
PBS International is looking to expand its activity in Lat Am and has upped Sabrina…
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Netflix adds Steven Knight, Guy Ritchie & Bear Grylls projects to UK slate
Netflix has commissioned a slew of new UK originals, across scripted and unscripted, including an…
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Prime Video adapts Anne Holt’s ‘1222’ in Nordics with Nordic Drama Queens
Prime Video has ordered an adaptation of Anne Holt’s crime novel 1222 from Fifth Season-backed…
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Nutopia hires BBC alum Steve Condie as exec producer on Tom Hanks-led WW2 docuseries
Nutopia, the UK prodco behind Limitless With Chris Hemsworth, has hired former BBC exec Steve…
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Paramount & Reliance agree $517m deal for Viacom18 stake
Paramount Global has sold its 13% stake in Indian media venture Viacom18 to Mukesh Ambani’s…
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Ex-Endemol Shine North America exec DJ Nurre refutes misconduct allegations
DJ Nurre’s exit from Endemol Shine North America (ESNA) earlier this week came following an…
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Fremantle eyes US revival to reverse revenue decline as €3bn target looms
Fremantle’s revenues fell 3.4% in 2023, leaving the company requiring 30% growth over the next…