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TBI Weekly: A Note From The Editor
Dearest Reader, Well, it has been quite the ride… The lights will soon be turned…
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Television Business International (TBI) to close after 35 years
After more than 35 years of publication, Television Business International (TBI) is to close and…
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Spain unveiled as MIPCOM 2024’s country of honour
Spain has been named as the country of honour at the upcoming 40th edition of…
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Prime Video extends NFL push with UK’s Box To Box, orders Derek Haas drama
Amazon’s Prime Video is pushing further into sports with a docuseries from the UK’s Box…
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OUTtv adds drama ‘Novelette Is Trying’ & slew of renewals
North American LGBTQ+ streamer OUTtv has commissioned Novelette Is Trying, a new scripted series, while…
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Banijay UK acquires ‘Peaky Blinders’ firm Caryn Mandabach Productions
Banijay UK has acquired Peaky Blinders firm Caryn Mandabach Productions (CMP), which is to rebrand…
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BBC & BritBox International in US, Canada adapt Agatha Christie’s ‘Towards Zero’
The BBC and BritBox International have teamed up for their latest Agatha Christie adaptation, this…
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Yes TV orders techno-thriller ‘Wonder’ from Yes Studios & Paramount’s Ananey Studios
Israel’s Yes TV has commissioned Wonder, a new technological thriller from Yes Studios and Paramount’s…
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Sony Pictures Networks India ups Americas chief Jaideep Janakiram
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has reshuffled its operations by moving Americas chief Jaideep Janakiram…
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SkyShowtime to adapt ‘Langer’, Polish thriller based on Remigiusz Mróz novel
SkyShowtime has ordered Langer, a new original Polish thriller, based on the novel by Remigiusz…
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Scripted deals: BritBox & RTÉ pocket C5’s ‘Inheritance’; Paramount+ buys Swiss drama; O4 Media to sell MBC shows
BritBox & RTÉ pocket C5’s Inheritance Streaming service BritBox is among those to have acquired…
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‘The Tourist’ prodco Two Brothers hires Prime Video, Sky Studios & Drama Republic execs
The Tourist producer Two Brothers Pictures has hired Prime Video’s Daisy Mount, former Sky Studios…
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Prime Video reveals ‘Yakuza: Like A Dragon’ drama as latest video game adaptation
Amazon’s Prime Video has unveiled its latest video game adaptation, with Yakuza: Like A Dragon…
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Unpacking NEM Dubrovnik’s growth strategy amid surging CEE interest
NEM Dubrovnik opens its doors for its 11th edition next week, having become a tentpole…
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‘Ghosts’ to haunt WDR/ARD with German adaptation of BBC Studios comedy
German pubcaster WDR and its streaming service ARD Mediathek have ordered a local adaptation of…
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Cineflix Rights hires ITVS’ Stephanie Coon as North American team expands
Cineflix Rights has hired ITV Studios exec Stephanie Coon as VP of sales for North…
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SVT links with SF Studios to adapt Astrid Lindgren’s ‘Life On Seacrow Island’
Swedish pubcaster SVT has linked with Denmark’s SF Studios and Beta Film Kids & Family…
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Sony shutters TriStar TV, with Jennifer Turner & Nicole Norwood exiting
Sony Pictures Television is closing its TriStar Television label, with its top execs, Jennifer Turner…
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WBD brings French thriller ‘The Crimson Rivers’ to Max France & HBO Max Belgium
Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired the SVOD rights to all four seasons of French thriller…
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ZDF & Rai strike pre-sale deals for TF1 manga adaptation ‘Cat’s Eyes’
Germany’s ZDF and Italy’s Rai have struck pre-sale deals for Cat’s Eyes, the live action…
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Amazon orders adult animation from Aubrey Plaza & Joe Wengert
Amazon streamer Prime Video has greenlit Kevin, a new adult animation from Aubrey Plaza and…
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The Mediapro Studio recruits Erika Kennair & Pam Healey to lead US content push
The Young Pope producer The Mediapro Studio has hired Berlanti Productions alum Erika Kennair and…
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Amazon orders origin story drama ‘Young Sherlock’ from Guy Ritchie
Amazon streamer Prime Video has ordered crime drama series Young Sherlock, from Guy Ritchie, who…
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Netflix orders Italian comedy ‘Maschi Veri’ from Groenlandia
Netflix has commissioned Maschi Veri, a new eight-part comedy from Italian Banijay label Groenlandia. Produced…
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Happy Accidents grows with senior hire & Truly*Adventurous pact
Happy Accidents, the LA-based studio launched by Holly A Hines and Eric Jarboe last month,…
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TF1 enters ‘Liaison’ with Apple TV+ thriller
French broadcaster TF1 has acquired Apple TV+ spy thriller Liaison, following a deal with distributor…
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Sky takes on Colin Farrell-led ‘Batman’ spin-off ‘The Penguin’ for UK launch
Sky has picked up the UK rights to The Penguin, the spin-off series from Matt…
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Viasat World teams with Canal+ for true crime channel launch in Poland
Viasat World and Canal+ have partnered to launching a new crime-themed channel, Viasat True Crime,…
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Unpacking Conecta FICTION & Entertainment 2024 with Géraldine Gonard
Industry turbulence has made international cooperation – and coproductions – more valuable than ever. TBI…
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UK General Election: Producers wishlists as country prepares for polls
It has been a busy week for the UK’s TV & film producers, with the…