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LGBTQ inclusion on US broadcast networks at ‘record-high’, says GLAAD
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) character inclusion on US broadcast network scripted shows…
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News round up: SBS buys Silverlining doc; BBC extends ‘Gone Fishing’; Hulu adds ‘Hardy Boys’
SBS visits Silverlining’s Mega Resort Australian broadcaster SBS has picked up a 90-minute special from…
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Red Arrow Studios fuels ProSiebenSat.1 revenues as advertising declines
Red Arrow Studios’ revenues have soared by almost a quarter over the last three months,…
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Sales round-up: Cineflix’s ‘Pure’ soars in Europe; Off the Fence finds ‘Love After Lockup’
Cineflix enjoys ‘Pure’ success in Europe Cineflix Rights has struck a raft of deals with…
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Electric Entertainment raises $60m credit facility to fuel production, rights growth
LA-based producer and distributor Electric Entertainment has secured a $60m credit facility to fund its…
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Israeli thriller ‘Fauda’ scores Indian adaptation with Applause
Applause Entertainment is adapting Israeli drama format Fauda for the Indian market. The Aditya Birla…
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Amazon takes ITV’s ‘Love Island’ to France, orders drama from ‘Narcos’ prodco
Amazon Prime has unveiled four new French shows including a local reboot of ITV reality…
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Endemol Shine closes China office, William Tan to depart
Endemol Shine Group (ESG) is closing its office in China following a review of the…
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Deals round-up: Kew takes Dan Reed’s ‘Superbug’; Sundance Now bags Banijay dramas; TCB deals down under
Kew claims Dan Reed’s Superbug Kew Media Distribution has secured international rights to forthcoming documentary…
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UK parliament calls for high-end tax relief reform, terms of trade review
The UK’s high-end tax relief for drama should be reformed and producers’ Terms of Trade…
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News round-up: Prosieben, SBS get ‘Blinded’ by All3; FilmRise renews ‘Forensic Files’ deal; FX extends ‘Mayans MC’
ProSieben, SBS first to get Blinded from All3 Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 and SBS in Australia are…
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See-Saw Films launches prodco with ‘Lion’ director Garth Davis
Top Of The Lake producer See-Saw Films is expanding its partnership with Australian director Garth…
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News round-up: USA axes ‘Suits’ spin-off; Alfred Haber moves into ‘Shallow Grave’; NBC cancels ‘The InBetween’
USA axes Suits spin-off Pearson USA Network has brought the curtain down on Pearson, the…
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Sky extends Mark Strong drama ‘Temple’ into second season
European pay TV operator Sky has ordered a second season of its Mark Strong-starring drama…
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TBI Weekly: How and why private equity is getting into TV
It’s been a busy few months for M&A execs around the world. From Banijay’s acquisition…
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Super Channel rejigs exec team, names chief content officer
Canadian broadcaster Super Channel has revamped its senior executive team, including naming a chief content…
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True North appoints Norma Wisnevitz as COO
UK producer True North has appointed former Channel 4 Growth Fund executive Norma Wisnevitz as…
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Fremantle, BRON Ventures back prodco from ‘El Chapo’ duo Camila Jimenez and Silvana Aguirre
Fremantle has taken a 25% stake in The Immigrant, the recently launched prodco co-founded by…
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NBCUniversal combines domestic, international arms as Kevin MacLellan steps down
NBCUniversal is to combine its domestic and global divisions following news that international and distribution…
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ACE Entertainment Films launches TV movie drive helmed by Marielle Zuccarelli
International producer-distributor ACE Entertainment Films has launched a strategic initiative around family-adventure TV movies for…
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Foreign production boosts Australian drama spend to 29-year high
Record levels of foreign production in Australia have helped shatter national records around drama production,…
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20th Century Fox TV appoints Jennifer Gwartz for scripted development
Disney-owned 20th Century Fox TV has appointed producer Jennifer Gwartz as its EVP of development…
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Sky’s Zai Bennett on ‘huge’ HBO deal, Sky Studios pipeline and Peacock collaborations
Sky’s director of programmes Zai Bennett has outlined a multi-pronged approach to commissioning involving indies,…
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Warner Bros. strikes Canadian output deal for HBO Max
HBO Max programmes are heading to Canada via Bell Media’s SVOD service Crave and broadcaster…
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Arte acquires ‘The Pleasure Principle’ from Beta Film
Franco-German network Arte has picked up crime series The Pleasure Principle from Germany’s Beta Film….
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Inside HBO Max’s complete originals slate
HBO Max may not be launching for another seven months, but the service is ramping…
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WarnerMedia lifts lid on HBO Max, confirms plans for AVOD version
AT&T has officially lifted the lid on HBO Max, announcing that the streamer will launch…
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Deals round-up: Kanal D strikes Comcast deal; Pro TV returns to ‘Vlad’; Globoplay pounces on ‘Evil’
Turkish scripted channel Kanal D Drama is to become available in the US after distributor…
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Sky confirms HBO output deal and HBO Max co-production pact
Sky has unveiled details of its new output deal with HBO-owner WarnerMedia and confirmed it…
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TBI Masterclass prepares to launch with Sky’s Zai Bennett
TBI is preparing to kick off its new ‘Masterclass’ sessions with an in-depth interview with…