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Exclusive: ‘X-Files’ EP Frank Spotnitz on ‘self-destructive’ US studios leading ‘assault on writing’
US producers are being “self-destructive” by refusing to meet WGA demands, Big Light Productions CEO…
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Disney+ takes Canal+ drama ‘Marie Antoinette’ into Germany
Disney+ has picked up historical drama Marie Antoinette in Germany, marking the latest deal for…
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Samsung TV Plus eyeing FAST originals, but “it’s still early days”
Samsung TV Plus is eyeing a move into original commissioning for its FAST channels, its…
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“Nobody’s safe right now” in US scripted, say ‘Everyone Is Doing Great’ creators
It’s a good time to be an independent producer, with the scripted industry going through…
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WBITVP closes Danish arm as CEO Fredrik Hillerbrand departs
Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) is restructuring its operations in the Nordics, with Danish…
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WBD EMEA & CBC board ‘Lana Longbeard’ kids’ adventure
Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA, Super RTL in German-speaking Europe, M6 Group’s Gulli in France and…
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ITV ‘actively exploring’ deal to buy All3Media in potential $1.3bn acquisition
ITV has confirmed it is “actively exploring” an acquisition of All3Media, in a deal that…
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ALP bosses launch Banijay France-backed scripted label Screen Line Productions
Survivor producer ALP’s CEO Alexia Laroche-Joubert, and MD Frédéric Lussato have set up Screen Line…
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Exclusive: Disney only “scratched the surface” of African animation, says Orion Ross
Disney has “just scratched the surface” of pan-African animation with Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Disney…
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Monday Norway names new management as CEO Lasse Hallberg steps down
Lasse Hallberg is stepping down as CEO of Monday Norway, the Norwegian production arm of…
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Exclusive: Animation producers on the Pandora’s box of AI
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in animation production is becoming increasingly widespread, but the…
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Bell Media facing staff cuts as telco parent unveils plan to slash 1,300 jobs
Bell Media in Canada is bracing for job cuts after its telco parent becomes the…
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Disney to close remaining networks in South East Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan & South Korea
Disney is shuttering its remaining networks in South East Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South…
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‘Bad Sisters’ creator Sharon Horgan on US writers’ strike & “ridiculous, short-sighted” situation
Bad Sisters creator Sharon Horgan has hit out at the “short-sighted” treatment of writers in…
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Disney orders ‘Ariel’ pre-school series inspired by ‘The Little Mermaid’, among branded & EMEA originals
Disney Branded Television and Disney EMEA have unveiled four new animated shows in the works…
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Exclusive: Gaumont Animation’s Terry Kalagian talks European spending power & stability
Gaumont Animation plans to leverage the spending power of France and Germany for faster growth,…
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Spain’s Atresplayer expands scripted & builds on $440m original spend, with new FAST channels for revamped service
Spanish commercial broadcaster Atresmedia has revealed a new version of its AVOD and SVOD streamer…
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Cineflix Studios & ‘Reginald The Vampire’ firm December Films strike first-look pact
Cineflix Studios has struck a first-look deal with Canada’s December Films (Reginald The Vampire), following…
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CBS & Paramount+ plan ‘Fire Country’ spin-offs as group “doubles down” on franchises
Paramount+ and CBS are exploring a raft of spin-offs for Fire Country as the company…
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Exclusive: Warner Bros. Discovery raises HBO Max prices in Nordics, Iberia & Bulgaria
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is raising the cost of its HBO Max streamer in the…
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Exclusive: Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1 braced for 30% staff cuts & squeeze on programme spend
German broadcast giant ProSiebenSat.1 is preparing to make cuts to programming while up to a…
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Paramount+ in Canada reveals Ben Johnson comedy from ‘Letterkenny’ prodco & Elliot Page drama
Paramount+ has unveiled a raft of shows in development for its service in Canada, including…
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Seven.One Entertainment CEO Wolfgang Link exits as ProSiebenSat.1 woes deepen
ProSiebenSat.1 woes have taken another turn with Wolfgang Link, CEO at its Seven.One Entertainment Group,…
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Roku doubles down on food, lifestyle & entertainment as models pivot to international partnerships
Roku is looking to order up to 30 unscripted originals this year and is exploring…
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Fremantle CEO Jennifer Mullin eyes ‘disruption & rocky road’ into 2024 as industry fluxes
Fremantle CEO Jennifer Mullin expects industry turmoil to extend into early 2024, admitting that a…
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‘Pure’ prodco Drama Republic names Jude Liknaitzky co-CEO as Greg Brenman steps back
Mediawan-owned Drama Republic has named Jude Liknaitzky as co-CEO, with founder Greg Brenman focusing on…
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NBC comedy shuffle sees ‘St. Denis Medical’ greenlit, while ‘Young Rock’ & ‘Grand Crew’ are canned
US network NBC has reshuffled its comedy line-up, handing a greenlight to St. Denis Medical,…
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UKTV orders Toby Whithouse & Quay Street thriller ‘The Red King’ for Alibi
UKTV has commissioned mystery-thriller The Red King from Being Human creator Toby Whithouse and Nicola…
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Spending squeeze drives ‘value for money’ commissions & copros as ‘Citadel’ franchise raises questions
Streamer spending cuts are fuelling a deeper shift into “value for money” programming and coproductions…
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CBS veteran Kevin Berg departs after 25 years as Liz Miller takes control at Paramount TV Studios
Long-standing CBS Studios exec Kevin Berg is leaving after 25 years at the company, as…