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Federation Entertainment
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Federation hires TF1’s head of drama Anne Viau following launch of prodco Quelle Aventure!
Federation Studios has appointed former head of drama at TF1, Anne Viau, as a producer…
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Federation’s ‘Bardot’ travels across Europe with AMC Iberia, TVP & Nova among deals
AMC Iberia in Spain, TVP in Poland and Nova in Greece are among companies to…
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Exclusive: Three projects that underline France’s forward-facing scripted sector
French drama is evolving rapidly, as subject matter and new business models perk the attention…
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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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Federation Entertainment buys ‘Britannia’ & ‘Bulletproof’ prodco Vertigo Films
France’s Federation Entertainment has struck a deal to acquire a majority stake in UK-based Britannia and…
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News round-up: ‘Unknowns’ travels to Europe & Australia; Federation strikes Asia sales; Freevee launches Jamie Oliver FAST channel
‘Unknowns’ travels to Europe & Australia Polar+ in France, SBS in Australia, Filmin in Spain…
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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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Fremantle, ITVS shift financing strategies for shows selling into US
Global production groups including Fremantle and ITV Studios (ITVS) are shifting strategies when it comes to…
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Federation Entertainment acquires ‘March Of The Penguins’ firm Bonne Pioche
French scripted producer Federation Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in local firm Bonne Pioche. The…
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Anonymous Content & Federation link for new French drama outfit
Swan Song and Mr Robot outfit Anonymous Content has formed a joint venture in France…
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‘Around The World In 80 Days’ producers Slim Film & Federation prep second Verne drama
Around The World In 80 Days producers Slim Film + Television and Federation Entertainment are…
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Federation launches LA outfit with ‘Money Heist’ & ‘Extinction’ producers
French scripted indie Federation Entertainment is launching Animal Federation, a new LA-based management and production company…
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Scripted round-up: Federation to shop ‘Mister8’; Eccho adds ‘Liar’ to catalogue; TF1 pre-buys ‘Mironins’
Federation to shop ‘Mister8’ French producer and distributor Federation Entertainment has acquired Elisa Viihde’s original…
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Starzplay joins TF1 on child murder drama ‘A French Case’
Global streamer Starzplay has partnered with French broadcaster TF1 on the upcoming anthology series A…
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Federation taps eOne scripted execs to run new UK-based drama arm
France’s Federation Entertainment has tapped Entertainment One (eOne)’s head of scripted Polly Williams and its…
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News round-up: BBC acquires ‘The Watch’; StudioCanal strikes Asia deals; Canal+ orders Nadia Nadim doc
UK pubcaster the BBC has acquired BBC Studios’ The Watch, a series based on Terry…
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France TV joins Federation & So Press on MH370 docuseries
France Télévisions has linked up with French prodcos Federation Entertainment and So In Love on…
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Federation raises $60m to fuel int’l expansion & acquisitions
In Treatment producer Federation Entertainment has secured a €50m ($60m) investment to fuel its international expansion, with potential…
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Scripted round-up: Netflix buys Israel’s ‘Blackspace’; Hulu reboots ‘How I Met Your Mother’; Ovation adds ‘Frankie Drake’
Netflix buys Israel’s Blackspace Netflix has picked up rights around the world to Federation Entertainment’s…
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TBI Show of the Week: In Treatment
This French drama is the latest adaptation of Israel’s acclaimed BeTipul format, which has already…
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Federation, Fred Fougea launch factual label & unveil ‘Mediterranean’ with BBCS, France TV
France’s Federation Entertainment has joined forces with Fred Fougea’s Boreales to launch a new premium…
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News round-up: All3Media shops ‘Extraordinary Escapes’; UKTV tunes in to ‘Whose Line…’; Federation Ent’ expands doc slate
All3Media shops ‘Extraordinary Escapes’ All3Media International has acquired distribution rights to factual series Extraordinary Escapes…
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TBI Wrap 2020: Off The Fence’s Ellen Windemuth; Cottonwood’s David Michel; Green Inc.’s Stephen Stewart; NENT Studios UK’s Richard Halliwell
As a tumultuous year for the industry draws to a close, TBI talks to execs…
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MIPCOM Factual round-up: Sky acquires Yusuf Hawkins doc; Beyond sells 300+ hours to US; Great Pacific asks ‘What If’
Sky acquires HBO’s Yusuf Hawkins doc Sky in the UK has acquired feature documentary Yusuf…
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News round-up: Global sales for Euro-thrillers; Portugal’s SIC acquires ‘Don’t Tell The Bride’ format; Finland’s YLE gets ‘Pretty & Single’ and more…
Euro-thrillers head to Netflix and others in global sales Global streamer Netflix and broadcasters around…
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Federation Entertainment links with Essential in Oz for ‘Aftermath’ drama
France’s Federation Entertainment is working with Kew Media’s Australian prodco Essential Media Group on a…
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‘The Crown’ scribe attached to adapt Allison Pataki’s ‘Sisi’ novels
Amy Jenkins (This Life, The Crown) has signed up to adapt Allison Pataki’s bestselling Sisi…
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Vive la France: Adapting to a new normal
Driven by a high volume of content – 4,873 hours in all – produced in…
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Federation lands global rights to Twice Upon A Time
Federation Entertainment has picked up worldwide rights to Arte miniseries Twice Upon A Time. Co-produced by…
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Federation Entertainment launches docs arm
Federation Entertainment has created a documentary arm overseen by former Canal+ and Black Pills exec…