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ITV’s Kevin Lygo admits risk-aversion in “brutal” industry
ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has admitted that the industry has become more “brutal…
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Sky Studios launches innovation hub out of Leeds
Sky Studios is launching a hub out of Leeds aimed at developing new talent and…
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Endeavor Content strikes deal with ‘The Eddy’ director Alan Poul
Endeavor Content has struck an exclusive deal with Alan Poul (The Eddy) to develop and…
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Amazon Studios returns ‘Lord Of The Rings’ to New Zealand
Amazon Studios is taking Lord Of The Rings back to New Zealand, after choosing the…
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Warner Media’s HBO Max strikes rich deal for ‘The Big Bang Theory’
WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streamer HBO Max has snapped up exclusive rights to hit comedy The Big…
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BBC Studios names Netflix alum to head up LA production arm
BBC Studios (BBCS) has appointed former Netflix exec Rob Smith as general manager of its…
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NBCU’s new streamer Peacock pulls back Netflix shows, unveils originals
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has ordered a raft of new shows and snatched back rights to Amy…
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Deals round-up: Back2Back gets wedding & shipping orders; BBCS’s first format deal in Lithuania; Banijay goes shopping
Back2Back’s wedding show sells to Seven, Mega Shippers extended Australia’s Seven Network has ordered a…
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Endeavor looks to raise $700m ahead of Autumn flotation
Hollywood agency Endeavor, whose distribution arm is behind shows such as Killing Eve and The…
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Netflix taps Piv Bernth’s prodco for Danish podcast drama, strikes Canal+ deal
Netflix has greenlit an adaptation of acclaimed podcast Equinox 1985 that will be produced by…
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Sky, Channel 4 expand content and tech partnership
Comcast-owned pay TV operator Sky and broadcaster Channel 4 have extended their strategic partnership with…
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Netflix strikes landmark deal for global rights to ‘Seinfeld’
Netflix has picked up global streaming rights to US sitcom Seinfeld in a major coup for…
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Dutch FilmWorks launches international sales division
Benelux distributor Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) is launching a global sales division to build on its…
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Tiger Aspect promotes ‘Good Karma Hospital’ exec to head drama
Endemol Shine Group-owned UK producer Tiger Aspect has appointed Lucy Bedford as its head of…
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Exclusive: Ireland’s ShinAwiL links with Swiss duo on UN corruption drama
Miss Scarlet and The Duke‘s Irish prodco ShinAwiL is working with two Swiss outfits and…
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‘Friends’ co-creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane rule out show’s return
The creative team behind hit sitcom Friends have ruled out rebooting the show or bringing…
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Distributor round-up: Endeavor scores ‘Story Of Rugby’ sales; Gil Formats’ comedy launch; ‘Taskmaster’ expands in Nordics
NHK, NBC Sports, Movistar+ try Endeavor’s rugby doc Japanese broadcaster NHK, NBC Sports Network in…
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‘Chernobyl’, ‘Game Of Thrones’ win big at Creative Arts Emmys
HBO’s Game Of Thrones and Chernobyl emerged as the top winners at the weekend’s Creative…
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BBC chief Tony Hall eyes opportunity with Disney, Apple launches
BBC director-general Tony Hall believes an imminent “second wave of disruption” caused by streamers from…
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ProSieben and Discovery’s streamer Joyn orders first drama
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery’s streamer Joyn has commissioned its first original with the drama Dignity. The…
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HBO nears pilot order for House Targaryen prequel
HBO is nearing a pilot order for a Game Of Thrones prequel from author George…
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Nice Drama appoints SF Studios, Warner Bros alum as executive producer
Midnight Sun producer Nice Drama has appointed former SF Studios and Warner Bros. exec Karin…
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Boat Rocker Media buys LA drama prodco Platform One Media
Canada’s Boat Rocker Media has acquired LA-based production outfit Platform One Media. As part of…
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BBC Studios names ‘Bodyguard’ exec to head drama for production arm
BBC Studios (BBCS) has appointed Bodyguard producer Priscilla Parish to lead the drama division at…
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Sky Studios unveils US-based production hub, appoints Jupiter exec to lead
Sky Studios, the commissioning and production arm of Comcast-backed pay TV operator Sky, is launching…
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Exclusive: The Oslo Showrunner Summit unveils new Vision Award
London-headquartered consultancy MediaXchange is to launch a new award at The Oslo Showrunner Summit later…
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NBCUniversal’s scripted team for streamer revealed
Further details of the management team overseeing NBCUniversal’s soon-to-launch streaming service have emerged, including the…
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Distribution round-up: DocuBay expands across Europe; Wag acquires ‘Krow’s Transformation’
DocuBay strikes Vidya distribution deal Fledgling documentary streamer DocuBay has appointed The Vidya Collective to…
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Turkcell enters ‘Wild District’ after striking first ZDFE deal
Turkish telecoms company and broadcaster Turkcell has SVOD acquired rights to 10-part drama Wild District…
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NBCU distribution boss promises “seamless transition” for Sky Vision takeover
NBCUniversal Global Distribution bosses have promised a “seamless transition” around its takeover of Sky Vision,…