Scripted
Fremantle bolsters US scripted with Lionsgate’s Jerry Jacobs & Nyanza Shaw
Fremantle has bolstered its scripted team in the US by adding a business & legal…
Scripted round-up: ‘Moominvalley’ prodco Gutsy moves into drama; ITV orders ‘Without Sin’; Starzplay, Sony & ‘Homeland’ duo prep Spanish drama
Gutsy Animation moves into drama Moominvalley producer Gutsy Animations is developing its first adult-targeted drama…
Channel 4 invests in UK’s Spirit Studios via Indie Growth Fund
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has invested in The Stand Up Sketch Show and Bamous producer…
NENT hires Miramax exec to lead new distribution arm
Viaplay owner Nordic Entertainment (NENT) Group has launched a new global sales division and hired…
Disney+ & Marvel developing ‘WandaVision’ spin-off around Agatha Harkness
Disney+ is in development on a WandaVision spin-off from Marvel Studios, based around the character…
Trioscope secures $5.25m investment from Sony, Bitkraft & others
US hybrid animation prodco Trioscope Studios has raised $5.25m in investment from companies including venture…
News round-up: Dynamic takes on ‘The Fighter’; Passion expands true crime slate; Endeavor licenses Mr Men rights
Dynamic takes on ‘The Fighter’ LA-based Dynamic Television has expanded its Nordic drama slate by…
Amazon Studios hires Warner Bros. TV veteran as head of drama series
Amazon Studios has appointed long-standing Warner Bros. exec Odetta Watkins to a newly created role…
Sales round-up: Movistar+ among ‘Green Planet’ deals; SBS Oz deals with DCD; Dutch Features preps ‘The Jewish Council’
Movistar+ among Green Planet deals Broadcasters across the globe have signed pre-sale deals with BBC…
HBO Max orders first Finnish original from Helsinki-Filmi
HBO Max has unveiled its first Finnish original, with a show that delves into the…