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Toho International acquires stake in Genius Brands content
Toho International, a subsidiary of Japanese studio Toho Company, has taken a 50% stake in…
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Starz appoints int’l networks chief as Superna Kalle departs
US network Starz has promoted Darren Nielson to EVP of international networks to replace Superna…
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Brunico buys NATPE assets, sets Budapest dates & plans for NATPE Global in 2024
Realscreen and Banff World Media Festival organisers Brunico Communications has acquired the assets of NATPE…
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Show of the week: Bardot
This 6 x 52-minute series explores the early life of iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot,…
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TBI’s 2023 Predictions: Tom Fussell, CEO, BBC Studios
As the new year gets underway, TBI talks to some of the biggest names in…
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Banijay takes full control of Beyond International after completing acquisition
Banijay has taken full control of Beyond International, after completing its deal for the Australia-based…
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Antenna hires former HBO Europe boss as group CEO
European media outfit Antenna Group has appointed former HBO Europe boss Linda Jensen as group…
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Lionsgate, SPT & Newen join The London TV Screenings
Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Television, Newen Connect, Eccho Rights and Viaplay Content Distribution are among new…
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Spain supercharges tax rebate scheme to become ‘most attractive’ location in Europe
Spain is claiming to be the “most competitive and attractive”destination in Europe for international TV…
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Brazil’s Globo elevates sales boss to head international business
Brazilian broadcaster Globo has promoted Angela Colla to head of international business. Colla, who previously…
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News round-up: FilmRise adds Urban Home titles; CBC & HBO Max renew ‘Sort Of’; Cream hires John Ealer
FilmRise adds Urban Home titles New York-based streamer and producer FilmRise has acquired the North…
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Hulu & 20th TV pair with Fox’s Bento Box on Dan Levy’s animation ‘Standing By’
Disney and NBCUniveral-owned streamer Hulu has ordered an animated comedy from Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy…
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Starz & 50 Cent’s G-Unit developing boxing drama ‘Fightland’
US network Starz is developing Fightland, a new British boxing drama, alongside Curtis ’50 Cent’…
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Sweden’s TV4 rejigs management with content chief Åsa Sjöberg departing
Swedish broadcaster TV4 has overhauled its senior management team as it extends its focus on…
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Apple TV+ spins off ‘Mythic Quest’ with comedy ‘Mere Mortals’
AppleTV+ has ordered Mere Mortals, a spin-off to its workplace comedy series Mythic Quest. Lionsgate,…
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Denmark set to overhaul 6% streaming levy as production industry looks to recover
Denmark’s controversial bill that would have seen streamers paying a 6% levy on local revenues…
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Banijay Benelux acquires ‘Terrible Eighties’ prodco Topkapi
Banijay Benelux has acquired Topkapi, the Amsterdam-based producer of Flying Dutchmen and The Terrible Eighties….
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News round-up: Amazon picks up Witherspoon comedy; Fox courts ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’; HBO Max renews ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’
Amazon picks up Witherspoon comedy Amazon has handed a two-season order to half-hour comedy series…
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Exclusive: Swedish prodco Swixer hires Giulio Musi to support scripted expansion
Swixer, the Swedish outfit that has credits on shows including Normal People and Earthshot, has…
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HBO Max’s cut content headed to third-party FAST channels
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is to sell content removed from HBO Max to third-party FAST…
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Omens Studios preps multiverse projects with VR, NFT & Roblox experiences
Animation company Omens Studios has unveiled two virtual reality projects spun off from existing shows,…
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News round-up: ANZ broadcasters’ content deals; Broadway Licensing takes Florence Foster Jenkins & Radioman docs; Trioscope gains Krafton funding
ANZ broadcasters’ content deals Broadcasters and platforms across Australia and New Zealand have acquired close…
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‘Normal People’ prodco Element lands rights to Nicola Dinan’s debut novel ‘Bellies’
Normal People producer Element Pictures has acquired film and TV rights to Nicola Dinan’s debut…
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FX orders new ‘Peep Show’ pilot from ‘Atlanta’ exec
US network FX is making another attempt to adapt UK scripted comedy series Peep Show….
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BBC developing Biafra War drama with newly-launched Argo Films
UK pubcaster the BBC is in development with Biafra, a limited event series, which will…
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Banijay hires HBO Max alum as global scripted chief to replace Lars Blomgren
Banijay has appointed former HBO Max commissioner Christian Wikander to lead its global scripted efforts,…
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France’s Arte makes its move for Garry Kasparov chess drama
Arte in France has commissioned Rematch, a scripted drama mini-series about the real-life chess competition…
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Appointments round-up: UK’s Pact names chair; Onza reveals Europe, Canada sales chief; Gascue exits Calinos
UK’s Pact names chair UK trade body Pact has named Raise The Roof Productions’ Jane…
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‘Severance’ firm Fifth Season bolsters ranks with Amazon hire
US-based Fifth Season (fka Endeavor Content) is bolstering its ranks with the hire of Amazon…
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HBO Max content cuts see ‘Westworld’ pulled, ‘The Nevers’, ‘Love Life’ & ‘Minx’ cancelled
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is continuing to strip HBO Max of content as part of…