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Inside Netflix’s original documentary strategy
Netflix exec Diego Buñuel has called for “insane” contemporary stories that can “punch through the…
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Viacom International Studios hunts “alliances” to bolster global roll-out
Viacom has made it crystal clear that its in-house global production banner is open for…
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TBI Well-being: How to recover from f*ck ups and faux pas
In TBI’s inaugural wellness column, former BBC Studios exec and corporate wellness coach Tracy Forsyth…
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BBC Storyville unveils latest international documentary slate
Storyville, the BBC’s international documentary strand, has used this month’s Sheffield Doc/Fest to unveil its…
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TBI Weekly: ‘Chernobyl’ is astonishing, but what’s next for HBO? (Column)
As HBO rolls out hit dramas such as Chernobyl that carry the signature marks of outgoing drama…
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A+E Networks UK launches true crime SVOD on Amazon Prime Video
A+E Networks UK has launched SVOD service Crime+Investigation Play on Amazon Prime Video Channels. A+E…
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NBCUniversal rejigs EMEA business
NBCUniversal has rejigged its EMEA business, following through on plans to transition the business’s pay-TV…
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BritBox UK talks snag amid different agendas for BBC, ITV
The future of BritBox UK could be in question as the BBC and ITV look…
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ITV2, Hulu partner on zombie canal boat comedy ‘Zomboat!’
ITV2 and Hulu have partnered for the first time to commission a zombie comedy from…
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BBC Studios appoints director of digital content
BBC Studios has promoted Anna Cronin to director of digital content. The producer-distributor has assigned…
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Channel 4 commissions Arrow’s ‘Gay Dog And Other Animals’
Channel 4 has commissioned Arrow Pictures for an hour-long film exploring gay behaviour in animals. …
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Endemol Shine sale back on the table
Banijay Group has pulled back from plans to buy Endemol Shine Group, TBI understands. It…
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Endemol Shine exits ‘Masked Singer’ as Fox goes in-house for unscripted
Fox is launching an in-house studio for alternative entertainment that will count the next series…
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Bob Iger: Disney “bullish” about Hulu potential
Disney is “bullish” about the potential of Hulu, including international expansion, but will have to…
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Imagine Entertainment hires Netflix exec to drive global expansion
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment has hired a top Netflix exec to lead…
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Obamas unveil first Netflix slate
Higher Ground Productions, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company in partnership with Netflix, has…
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Sony strikes deal with Phil Lord and Chris Miller for ‘Spider-Man’ TV series
Oscar-winning producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller have signed a five year deal with Sony…
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BBC One orders new daytime quiz ‘Head Hunters’
BBC One daytime has commissioned new quiz Head Hunters, which is produced by Tuesday’s Child…
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TBI Weekly: Content rights are ‘key battleground’ in streamer war
As 2019 goes by, the looming clash of the streamers gets closer. WarnerMedia this week…
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Applause Entertainment to remake BBC’s ‘Luther’ in India
BBC Studios’ crime thriller Luther is to be remade for the Indian market. The Indian…
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BAFTA fellowships revealed
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is set to honour Red Production’s…
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Diversity in TV must start early
While representation in kids’ TV has increased in recent years, it’s still got a long…
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YouTube cancels four shows as it continues Premium pullback
YouTube has cancelled four shows as it continues to roll back its Premium strategy and…
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Exclusive: Netflix’s Larry Tanz to relocate to Netherlands
Netflix is relocating one of its top acquisitions execs to the Netherlands as it continues…
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CBS won’t “flick the switch” on global streaming service, says CBS boss
Armando Nuñez, president and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group, received Variety‘s International Achievement in TV Award yesterday at…
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NBCU Int’l makes structural changes, folds Sky Vision sales ops
NBCUniversal International (NBCUI) is set for a restructure after Comcast’s acquisition of Sky, which will…
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Wild Money: The new rules of play in distribution
Distributors are under greater pressure than ever, needing to be nimble, innovative and cash-rich –…
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Why content execs are winning in Hollywood
Hollywood is facing some of the most drastic executive restructuring it has ever encountered, with…
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TBI Weekly: Top takeaways from Series Mania
At Series Mania in Lille this week Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos spoke of…
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Endemol Shine appoints head of digital distribution
Endemol Shine Group has appointed a media strategist as its head of digital distribution and…