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TBI Weekly: How TV is finding fresh talent in “bedroom creators”
The hunt for the next big thing in TV doesn’t always necessarily mean snagging the…
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HBO Max takes Comedy Central live-action amid ViacomCBS animation focus
WarnerMedia’s recently launched streamer HBO Max has struck a deal to acquire three live-action shows…
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HBO, Sky partner with Sister on baby-focused drama
UK-based pay TV operator Sky has linked up with HBO in the US on a…
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Apple TV+ expands talent grab with Martin Scorsese deal
Acclaimed US filmmaker Martin Scorsese and his Sikelia Productions has inked a first-look TV and…
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Fremantle’s global drama chief Sarah Doole exits, prompting reshuffle
Fremantle has restructured the management team of its international scripted division after director of drama…
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‘Fresh Prince’ to get dramatic reboot, Will Smith to exec produce
A dramatic reboot of 1990s US sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air is reportedly in…
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Netflix orders Wildseed sci-fi series written by YouTube talent
Netflix has ordered a new sci-fi adventure series from UK prodco Wildseed Studios. The 10-part…
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BBC Three snags exclusive UK rights for Sky & HBO’s Luca Guadagnino drama
BBC Three in the UK has picked up first window rights to We Are Who…
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News round-up: ITV, France TV explore 9/11; Discovery orders Snowman adventure; Mexico welcomes ‘Wounded Birds’
ITV, France TV order Brook Lapping 9/11 doc ITV and France Televisions have ordered a…
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Banijay reveals UK restructure, with Endemol Shine’s Richard Johnston exiting
Banijay has restructured its operations in the UK, with Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks taking…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How & why streamers are driving LGBT+ content
Netflix, the BBC and HBO Max have today been revealed as leading the way when…
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ITV eyes ‘two waves’ of BritBox international roll-out
BritBox’s recently announced launch in up to 25 countries will take place in two waves…
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Viaplay greenlights NENT Studios UK drama, with Dopamine & C4 onboard
Wonder Woman’s Connie Nielsen and former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston are linking up to…
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Argonon hires Story Street exec & launches US division to seek acquisitions
UK-based production group Argonon is opening a new division in the US to explore acquisition…
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ViacomCBS hires Cineflix Rights acquisitions exec to head VIS
ViacomCBS has appointed the VP of acquisitions at UK-based Cineflix Rights to head up Viacom…
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ViacomCBS reveals territories & content plans for global streamer, ahead of 2021 launch
ViacomCBS has revealed more details about its expanded international streaming service, which is set to…
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NBCU promotes Frances Berwick in TV & streaming revamp, Paul Telegdy exits
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has revealed the management structure for its combined TV and streaming operation, with…
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Kids round-up: ‘Love Monster’ goes global; ‘Gruffalo’ bound for UKids; ‘Oddbods’ back for Halloween
‘Love Monster’ goes global Multiple international broadcasters have acquired British pre-school series Love Monster, following…
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Banijay names German CEO as Endemol Shine’s Magnus Kastner departs
Banijay has restructured its management team in Germany by naming Marcus Wolter as CEO and…
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News round-up: Comedy Central reboots ‘Ren & Stimpy’; The CW axes ‘Taskmaster’; BBC orders VJ war shows
‘Ren & Stimpy’ rebooted at Comedy Central Comedy Central has ordered a reboot of cult…
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Apple TV+ links with Robert Downey Jr for Toronto Life article adaptation
Apple has made its latest scripted commission with a show based on a magazine article…
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Korea’s CJENM strikes content deal with Chinese streamer iQiyi
Chinese streaming operator iQiyi is stocking up its international service with shows including Oscar winner…
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Deals round-up: Oz ‘Emergency’ goes global; Sky returns true crime doc; Armoza Formats travel to South Africa
Oz medical series ‘Emergency’ in multiple sales TV4 in Sweden, Mediaworks’ Three in New Zealand,…
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Disney reveals new global entertainment streamer Star, eyes 2021 roll-out
Disney is to launch a new international direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering named Star that will sit…
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Disney to make delayed ‘Mulan’ available to rent via streaming
Disney will follow other major movie studios in making its delayed blockbuster Mulan available to…
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NBCUniversal starts laying off staff as streaming focus takes hold
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has started cutting staff as it focuses more attention on its streaming business,…
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News round-up: Amazon extends ‘Hunters’; GRB & Autentic sales; Small World & Joe Lewis link
Amazon extends ‘Hunters’ for second season Amazon Studios has ordered a second season of conspiracy…
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Starzplay unveils Spanish, Mexican series as co-production deals bloom
Lionsgate-owned Starzplay has unveiled its first slate of international originals with four shows from Spain…
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FilmNation TV UK strikes first development deal, linking with Reggie Yates
Kirstie Macdonald-led production outfit FilmNation TV UK has struck its first scripted development deal, securing…
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Exclusive: AMC-backed Shorts International names Arqiva alum as COO
AMC Networks-backed TV and streaming outfit Shorts International has appointed Russ Armstrong, a former exec…