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Universal TV inks first-look deal with Buzzfeed
Universal Television has signed a first-look deal with US news and entertainment company Buzzfeed. The…
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NBCU combines Peacock, USA & NBC firepower for ‘Tiger King’ drama
NBCUniversal (NBCU) is combining the commissioning power of its streaming platform Peacock, cablenet USA and…
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‘West Wing’ reunion special set at HBO Max
HBO Max has commissioned a special The West Wing reunion, bringing the cast and creators…
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BritBox UK summons Viaplay drama ‘Cold Courage’
BritBox UK has acquired Viaplay and Lionsgate’s political drama Cold Courage. The eight-part crime drama…
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Stan strikes huge NBCU deal in Oz, adding Sky Studios & Peacock shows
Australian SVOD Stan has agreed a huge output deal with NBCUniversal (NBCU) Global Distribution, handing…
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France’s TF1 delves into Kudos drama ‘Deadwater Fell’
TF1 France has picked up the UK psychological drama Deadwater Fell for broadcast. Produced by…
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Apple TV+, See Saw Films adapt ‘Essex Serpent’ with Keira Knightley onboard
Apple TV+ has ordered a Keira Knightley-fronted adaptation of the Sarah Perry novel The Essex…
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Banijay hires Endemol Shine alum as chief commercial officer
Banijay had made the latest addition to its senior management team, this time hiring former…
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Showtime lands on ‘Moonbase 8’ space comedy
ViacomCBS-owned US network Showtime has picked up Moonbase 8, a new comedy series about three…
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Netflix apologies & pulls marketing after backlash over French drama ‘Cuties’
Netflix has apologised and removed a promotional image for French film Cuties, which showed young…
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Disney’s ABC Signature hires Starz originals exec to lead drama development
Disney-owned ABC has appointed Starz exec Susan Lewis as head of drama development at its…
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ITV, BBC Studios to inject $25m into BritBox Australia
UK commercial broadcaster ITV and BBC Studios (BBCS) are to inject more than A$35m ($25m)…
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Canadian drama ‘Hudson & Rex’ finds home in UK, Nordics & Spain
UKTV’s Alibi, TV4 in Sweden, TV2 in Denmark and Forta in Spain have picked up…
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France’s Canal+ snags rights for HBO Europe’s Spanish drama ‘Patria’
French pay TV operator Canal+ has snagged rights to HBO Europe’s Spanish drama Patria. The…
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Deals round-up: ‘Aleph’ heads to market’; BBC acquires Awkwafina series; Channel 5 does short-form deal
Global Agency takes ‘Aleph’ to market Global Agency has acquired international distribution rights to the…
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Renewals round-up: Netflix extends ‘Warrior Nun’; Apple returns to ‘Ted Lasso’
‘Warrior Nun’ fights again Fantasy action series Warrior Nun has been renewed for a second…
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Disney+ confirms Latin American launch date for all-conquering streamer
Disney+ will continue its global expansion by entering Latin America on 17 November. The Mouse…
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Red Arrow’s ‘Love Is Blind’ prodco Kinetic moves into scripted with WME’s Melissa Myers
Red Arrow Studios (RAS) is backing a new US-based drama outfit that has been launched…
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News round-up: ITV hosts V Festival special; VTM explores ‘The Positives’; FilmRise saddles up Wild West channels
ITV to host V Festival special The UK’s ITV has commissioned its local prodco TwoFour…
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Amazon teams with Rachel Weisz for ‘Dead Ringers’ series
Amazon has given a straight-to-series order for an adaptation of the David Cronenberg feature film…
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Netflix sets Arabic original with Egyptian megastar Amr Diab
Netflix has commissioned a new Arabic original series, featuring Egyptian musician and actor Amr Diab…
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HBO Europe hires Pinewood, SVT alum Christian Wikander to lead in Nordics
HBO Europe has appointed former SVT drama exec Christian Wikander to oversee all development and…
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AVOD streamer W4free expands reach with Netgem TV deal
UK-based AVOD W4free has continued its expansion via a distribution deal with cord-cutting operator Netgem.tv….
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TBI In Conversation: BBC Studios alum Tobi De Graaff on launching Beiboot
BBC Studios (BBCS) former director of commissioning & co-production Tobi de Graaff talks to TBI…
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‘The Cry’ prodco Synchronicity hires BBC alum to lead new Australia arm
Scottish producer Synchronicity Films is launching an Australia-based division and has hired a former BBC…
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Netflix prepares for Southeast Asia battle, eyes content push & mobile-only plans
Netflix is to use more mobile-only subscription plans and an expanded local content offering to…
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Deals round-up: BBCS strikes ‘Bake Off’ sale; Globo show sells in Israel; ZDFE to co-pro Danish drama ‘Grow’
Slovakia snags ‘Bake Off’ Slovakian broadcaster RTVS is to launch a local version of culinary…
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Peacock unfurls plans for ‘Clueless’ reboot with CBS TV Studios
NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock is onboard a TV reboot of 1995 movie Clueless. The show, from…
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Disney’s first bisexual character confirmed by ‘Owl House’ creator
The Disney Channel’s animated fantasy series The Owl House has been confirmed to be featuring…
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AMC expands horror streamer Shudder into Australia & New Zealand
AMC Networks is launching its horror-focused streaming service Shudder into Australia and New Zealand. The…