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ITV’s Kevin Lygo admits risk-aversion in “brutal” industry
ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has admitted that the industry has become more “brutal…
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Warner Media’s HBO Max strikes rich deal for ‘The Big Bang Theory’
WarnerMedia’s forthcoming streamer HBO Max has snapped up exclusive rights to hit comedy The Big…
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BBC chief Tony Hall eyes opportunity with Disney, Apple launches
BBC director-general Tony Hall believes an imminent “second wave of disruption” caused by streamers from…
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TBI Weekly: How Red Arrow Studios fits into M&A frenzy (Column)
A flurry of deals yesterday highlighted the surging appetite for acquisitions and with companies including…
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Boat Rocker Media buys LA drama prodco Platform One Media
Canada’s Boat Rocker Media has acquired LA-based production outfit Platform One Media. As part of…
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Disney strikes extensive production deal at Pinewood Studios
Disney has become the latest US-based outfit to secure a long-term arrangement for production space…
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ProSiebenSat.1 triggers strategic review, explores Red Arrow sale
ProSiebenSat.1 has triggered a strategic review that could see the business offload Red Arrow Studios,…
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Exclusive: Canal+ picks up HBO’s ‘Our Boys’ amid Netanyahu’s calls for Keshet boycott
France’s Canal+ has picked up HBO and Keshet Studios’ limited series Our Boys amid calls…
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DHX names ex-Marvel chief as CEO to replace Michael Donovan
Peanuts and Teletubbies owner DHX Media has named former Marvel executive Eric Ellenbogen as its…
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Anthony Kimble’s Fugitive moves for NENT format chief
UK-based production and financing company Fugitive has appointed the VP of formats at Nordic Entertainment…
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Disney+ confirms four international markets for November launch
Disney+ is to launch in four international markets in November. The Mouse House’s streaming platform…
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Exclusive: ITV kickstarts internal trials of BritBox ahead of launch
ITV has begun beta-testing BritBox among staff ahead of its launch later this year. TBI…
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Exclusive: Netflix drives into European drama with hires for Paris, Berlin
Netflix is expanding its scripted might in Europe, building out offices in Paris and Berlin…
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Disney hires Sky UK exec to lead SVOD in Europe, Africa
Disney has hired a Sky exec to lead its streaming drive in Europe and Africa….
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CJ ENM under fire in ‘Produce X 101’ voting scandal
CJ ENM-owned broadcaster Mnet is facing legal action as its talent show Produce X 101…
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CBS, Viacom agree on management team for merged company
The on-again, off-again CBS/Viacom merger looks to be entering its final stages, with the companies…
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Exclusive: BBC Studios’ Africa boss to step down amid CEMA revamp
BBC Studios’ chief in Africa Joel Churcher is stepping down following a major reshuffle of…
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MIPTV says “change means change” with new Palais-centered strategy
TBI can reveal that Mip organiser Reed Midem has confirmed plans to centralise the spring…
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Mental health for documentary field in the spotlight via week-long forum
US documentary forum The D-Word is rolling out a widespread discussion on mental health that…
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Exclusive: Expectation’s drama chief to exit
Peter Fincham and Tim Hincks’ prodco Expectation is on the look-out for a new drama…
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Exclusive: All3Media back in for Endemol Shine
All3Media is taking another look at acquiring Endemol Shine Group but the chances of the…
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Disney focuses on Hulu as it closes FX streaming service
Disney is to close down the SVoD service launched by its recently acquired cable network…
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Netflix hires BBC Studios’ Lee-Joe as chief marketing officer
Netflix has hired BBC Studios’ Jackie Lee-Joe as its chief marketing officer. The Australian exec,…
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BET+ appoints Netflix alum Devin Griffin as general manager
US cabler BET has appointed a former Netflix executive to oversee its upcoming SVoD service….
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Amazon in talks with YouTube’s Wax for drama role
Amazon Studios is in talks to appoint YouTube Premium’s scripted exec Jon Wax following the…
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Kew Media Distribution: Beyond ‘Neverland’
Tim Dams explores the rise of documentary powerhouse Kew Media Distribution Halfway through 2019, there’s…
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Fremantle faces the music
For years, entertainment juggernauts such as Got Talent and The X Factor have defined production…
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TBI Weekly: Premium aspirations elevate global-facing LatAm drama
The appeal of scripted Spanish-language programming, with premium budgets and global-facing stories, was more apparent…
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Europe’s Alliance looks to Spain as it navigates different priorities
The fledgling Alliance of European public broadcasters is looking to get into business with Spain…
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JJ Abrams close to US$500m AT&T deal
Star Wars and Cloverfield director JJ Abrams is reportedly about to sign a US$500 million…