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MIPCOM round-up: A+E Networks to shop ‘Miss Scarlet & The Duke’; Beyond Rights extends Crackit partnership; Epic Story Media brings new animation
A+E Networks to shop ‘Miss Scarlet & The Duke’ A+E Networks Global Content Sales has…
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New remits for BBC Studios & UKTV execs in senior restructure
UKTV has handed expanded remits to senior executives Steve North and Richard Watsham, increasing their…
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Netflix reveals $6.99 advertising tier to launch 3 November in 12 countries
Netflix is to roll out its ad-supported tier into 12 countries from 3 November, with…
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MIPCOM round-up: StudioCanal tunes up ‘The Orchestra’; ITVS & Media Musketeers present ‘Essex County’; D360 makes ‘A Cut Above’
StudioCanal tunes up ‘The Orchestra’ StudioCanal has acquired Danish comedy series The Orchestra for launch at MIPCOM…
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108 Media proposes ‘Bridezillas’ & ‘Marriage Boot Camp’ for the Philippines
London & Singapore-based financier, producer and distributor 108 Media has acquired the rights to produce…
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Samsung names RTL & CBS alum as acquisitions boss for FAST service TV Plus
Samsung has appointed former RTL, CBS and Hooq exec Jennifer Batty as head of content…
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RDF London appoints Electric Ray exec as managing director
Banijay-owned RDF London has appointed Electric Ray exec Meredith Chambers as MD of the UK…
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TBI Distributor’s Survey 2022 – Part 3: Formats
Sponsored by Rightsline From the US, India and Germany, to Brazil, the UK, Spain, Canada…
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Warner Bros. TV cuts 125 jobs as restructuring expanded
A new wave of redundancies has hit Warner Bros. Discovery, with around 125 positions cut…
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Netflix opens up to UK audience measurement after joining BARB
Netflix’s viewing data is set to receive fresh scrutiny after the streamer agreed a first-of-its-kind…
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MIPCOM round-up: Hat Trick boosts format slate; Quintus brings factual line-up; Silverlining shares offering
Hat Trick boosts format slate UK-based Hat Trick International has added two new entertainment formats…
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News round-up: Hulu developing hazing death doc; Crave orders Carolyn Taylor comedy; ITVS takes ‘Queens For The Night’ rights
Hulu developing hazing death doc Hulu is in development on Death At Penn State, a…
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MIPCOM’s Lucy Smith on listening, evolving & creating a ‘co-production destination’
MIPCOM is in many ways a mirror to the industry, so it’s little surprise that a natural evolution away…
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MIPCOM round-up: Abacus sells Mariupol doc; Noah picks up Irvine Welsh film; Passion snags ‘Men Of West Hollywood’
Abacus sells Mariupol doc Abacus Media Rights has secured a raft of global sales after…
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NBC expands ‘America’s Got Talent’ franchise with ‘All Stars’ spin-off
US network NBC has commissioned a new series in the America’s Got Talent competition franchise….
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WBITP options French format ‘Dating With Dogs’ in 12 countries, incl US & UK
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITP) has optioned soon-to-launch format Dating With Dogs in 12 countries, including…
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Banijay format ‘Blow Up’ inflates with RTL Germany adaptation
RTL Germany has commissioned a local version of Banijay entertainment format Blow Up. Produced by…
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Beyond Rights hires BBC Studios exec as VP of sales across France, CEE, Middle East & Africa
UK- and Australia-based distributor Beyond Rights has appointed Tara Gaule as VP of sales, covering…
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TBI Weekly: Delving into MIPCOM’s format headliners
With MIPCOM just over a week away, European format expert Siobhan Crawford casts her eye…
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Rob Wade promoted to CEO of Fox Entertainment
Rob Wade has been appointed as CEO of Fox Entertainment with immediate effect, following Charlie…
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MIPCOM round-up: Warner Bros. Int’l TV Production unveils slate; Legendary offers scripted drama; WOW presents ‘Drag Race’ formats
Warner Bros. Int’ TV Production unveils slate Warner Bros. International Television Production has announced its…
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Format round-up: ‘Trash Or Treasure’ heads to Spain; Australia’s 10 strikes double Banijay deal; Eureka & Talpa team for ‘The Floor’ US launch
‘Trash Or Treasure’ heads to Spain Spain’s Aragón TV has ordered a local adaptation of…
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The ATS Team expands into original content & full production services
The ATS Team, the set design and construction firm for shows such as Ninja Warrior,…
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Banijay to acquire ‘Mythbusters’ & ‘Back In The Groove’ firm Beyond International
Banijay is to buy Australia-based Beyond International, handing it more than 8,000 hours of programming…
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Sales round-up: Cineflix Rights unveils MIPCOM slate; Topic takes ‘Catching A Killer’; Netflix Germany, Movistar Plus+ VRT pick up Van Gaal doc
Cineflix Rights unveils MIPCOM slate UK-based distributor Cineflix Rights has announced the key titles leading…
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Paramount rejigs international as JC Acosta steps down with ‘immediate effect’
Paramount’s president of international studios, streaming & networks in Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa has…
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Unscripted round-up: ‘The Musical Of Your Life’ lands in UK; Anchor sinks Errol Morris deal; Netflix spins-off ‘Bling Empire’
The Musical Of Your Life lands in UK All3Media-owned Objective Media Group has picked up remake…
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Naked hires execs to “supercharge” fact-ent & formats
Fremantle-backed label Naked has appointed Bandicoot’s James Lessell as head of factual entertainment and Cam…
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MIPCOM round-up: Armoza; Federation; Mediaset; Only Distrib; Trilogy Animation
Armoza lines up The Fittest Pensioner ITV Studios-owned Armoza Formats is leading its MIPCOM slate…
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Welsh indie Yeti Television hires ‘Inside The Ritz Hotel’ exec for development
Wales-based Yeti Television has hired Inside the Ritz Hotel development exec Llinos Griffiths to work…