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BBC doubles down on comedy, with $12m investment pledge
UK pubcaster the BBC is to invest an extra £10m ($12m) in “high-impact” comedy programming…
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ZEE5 Global orders ‘Press’ remake, strikes BBCS scripted formats pact
Mumbai-based SVOD service ZEE5 has partnered with producer and distributor BBC Studios India to build…
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108 Media UK buys ‘Dirk Gently’ prodco Revolution Media
The UK arm of international financier, producer and distributor 108 Media has acquired a majority…
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Fremantle acquires majority stake in ‘Normal People’ firm Element Pictures
European production and distribution giant Fremantle has acquired a majority stake in UK film and…
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Starzplay acquires ‘Queer As Folk’ reboot for Europe, UK & Lat Am
Starzplay has acquired Peacock’s Queer As Folk reboot for its service in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany,…
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Exclusive: YouTube-owner Google looks to create diverse scripted ‘pathway’
YouTube owner Google is looking to bring more diverse voices into the scripted side of…
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TelevisaUnivision to buy Spanish-language streamer Pantaya
TelevisaUnivision has struck a deal to buy Pantaya, the Spanish-language streamer launched by Lionsgate and Hemisphere…
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Sales round-up: Peacock pulls ‘Trigger Point’ for US debut; Paramount+ snags ‘Compulsion’; ABC Australia seeks “Long Lost Family’
Peacock pulls ‘Trigger Point’ for US debut NBCUniversal SVOD Peacock has acquired ITV thriller Trigger…
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Netflix shares “long-term” Italian commitment; unveils slate as Rome office opens
Netflix has unveiled a new slate of Italian productions across scripted, unscripted and film, after…
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Exclusive: All3Media co-owner Liberty Global has ‘no plans’ to sell UK superindie
All3Media co-owner Liberty Global has no plans to sell its stake in the UK-based production…
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Exclusive: True crime drama at ‘zenith’, say ‘Dr Death’, ‘Candy’ & ‘Gaslit’ showrunners
Scripted adaptations of true crime stories are at a high point that looks likely to…
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Lionsgate CEO on Netflix windowing strategy, Starz & embracing agencies
Netflix will “pivot” its business by reviewing its rights models and windowing – as well…
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Fremantle’s Miso Film hires former DR drama boss to head scripted development
Fremantle-backed Nordic prodco Miso Film has appointed Christian Rank, the former head of drama at…
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Exclusive: Red Arrow’s US sale attracts private equity interest
A flurry of private equity firms have joined the race to acquire Red Arrow Studios’…
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Banijay’s Mastiff Denmark appoints Strong CEO to the helm
Banijay Nordic has appointed Kristian Farcin-Leth as the new CEO of its production firm Mastiff…
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Viaplay builds ‘The Fortress’ in new Norwegian dystopian drama
Nordic streamer Viaplay has commissioned dystopian drama The Fortress as its next Norwegian original series….
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France’s TF1 & Viaplay join Acorn TV drama ‘Cannes Confidential’
French broadcaster TF1 and Viaplay in the Nordics are onboard upcoming six-part drama Cannes Confidential,…
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Netflix unveils new kids slate & Liz Feldman dramedy
Netflix has announced a slew of new and returning animated kids programming, including from popular…
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News round-up: BBC rides ‘Wildest Wave’; Foxtel, SBS buy from Beyond; OUTtv unveils four new shows
BBC One orders ‘Wildest Wave’ BBC One in the UK has ordered Cornwall’s Wildest Wave, marking…
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Quebecor Content names senior director of acquisitions
Montreal-based Quebecor Content has appointed Louis Pearson to oversee its acquisitions activity. Pearson, who was…
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Roku & Apollo team for minority stake bid on Lionsgate’s Starz
Roku has partnered with private equity firm, and former Endemol Shine co-owner, Apollo Global Management…
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Federation-backed Glisk strikes pact with German author Ivar Leon Menger
Federation Entertainment’s recently launched production firm Glisk has struck a pact with German author Ivar Leon Menger…
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eOne parent Hasbro urged by investor Ancora to sell ‘Peppa Pig’ outfit
An activist investor at Hasbro has reportedly told the toymaker to sell off the multinational…
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Exclusive: NBCU veteran Enrique Guillen exits Universal Studio Group
Universal Studio Group (USG)’s international formats chief Enrique Guillen is stepping down from the NBCUniversal (NBCU) division after…
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Scripted round-up: Beta launches Spanish prodco; RTL’s Paramount pick-up; All3 backs ‘Line of Duty’ star’s prodco
Beta launches Spanish prodco Germany’s Beta Group has expanded its production activities in Spain by…
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News round-up: Bravo debuts move from Hulu to Peacock; Canada/France co-pro treaty begins; Storyville recruits for Gloria Gaynor doc
Bravo debuts move from Hulu to Peacock Bravo shows including The Real Housewives Of Atlanta,…
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Fox AVOD Tubi makes first originals renewal & plans 100 new titles by 2023
Fox-owned AVOD service Tubi is doubling down on original programming, with a pledge to debut…
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Netflix orders ‘Cobra Kai’ creators’ action-comedy, axes Meghan Markle animation
Netflix has commissioned Obliterated, a new action-comedy series from Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden…
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Amazon Freevee boosts originals slate with scripted & unscripted orders
Amazon’s AVOD service Freevee has announced a slew of new originals series and pickups on…
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‘Citadel’ prodco AGBO hires NBCU’s creative acquisitions EVP as president
Anthony and Joe Russo’s US production outfit AGBO has hired Universal Studio Group (USG)’s EVP…