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Original Programming
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Netflix continues to invest in sci-fi with new original
Netflix has ordered sci-fi drama Another Life, as it continues to commission titles in the…
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UKTV orders first doc from BBC Studios for W
UKTV has ordered documentary series Sex, Knives and Liposuction from BBC Studios’ Science Unit, a…
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Keshet launches ‘alternate reality’ drama at Series Mania
Israeli-backed producer/distributor Keshet International is partnering with Israeli cable company HOT and United Studios of…
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Parable moves to TV with first VR original for C4
Channel 4 has commissioned its first virtual reality original from VR studio Parable, named Grenfell:…
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Netflix orders reboot of Maupin’s Tales Of The City
SVOD platform Netflix has greenlit a new TV version of Tales Of The City, Armistead…
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UK’s Breaking Fourth launches VR series Bro Bots
British virtual reality studio Breaking Fourth has launched a new virtual reality (VR) series, Bro…
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Endemol Shine & Viu to adapt The Bridge for Asia
Asian VOD service Viu has teamed with Endemol Shine Group (ESG) to produce a localised,…
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Netflix to launch new Euro originals including Julian Fellowes drama
Netflix is set to launch a new string of European originals including a Julian Fellowes…
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BT premieres The Terror on YouTube in UK first
BT is giving the public a chance to watch the first episode of AMC’s thriller…
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Netflix orders Nomadic horror series
Netflix has ordered horror series The Order, produced by Nomadic Pictures. The 10x 60 minute…
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Amazon Prime picks up Indian dating show Hear Me. Love Me.
Amazon Prime Video is to bring original reality series Hear Me. Love Me. to its…
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True North delivers Million Dollar Baby for MTV Int’l
MTV International has commissioned a new observational reality format, Million Dollar Baby, from True North,…
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Federation & Drama Team back new Omri Givon series
Federation Entertainment has joined forces with Israel’s Drama Team productions to co-produce The Grave, an…
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Netflix & A+E partner for Sky Vision true crime series
Netflix has partnered with A+E Networks UK and Sky Vision Productions on a new true…
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HBO greenlights comedy pilot from Fleabag duo & eOne
HBO has ordered a romantic comedy thriller from Fleabag duo Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones,…
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Amazon greenlights Jordan Peele docuseries
Amazon has greenlit Lorena, a Prime original series executive produced by Jordan Peele and produced by Monkeypaw and Sonar Entertainment. Lorena is…
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MTG unveils Those Who Kill reboot for Viaplay
Modern Times Group (MTG) has announced plans for a new original series based on the…
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Netflix to launch first Korean variety show
Netflix is set to launch its first original Korean variety show Busted! I Know Who…
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Antenna & Tony Jordan team for Albanian mafia thriller
The Antenna Group has partnered with TV writer Tony Jordan (Eastenders, Hustle) to produce original…
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BBC2 greenlights October Films Iraq production
BBC 2 in the UK has commissioned a two-hour mini-series from UK producer October Films,…
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EbonyLife and Sony seal scripted series pact
EbonyLife Ltd, owners of Africa’s Global Black TV Network and Sony Pictures Television (SPT), are…
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Netflix brings in Frank Miller drama
Netflix is set for a new drama series based on the book Cursed by Frank…
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Amazon greenlights Spielberg and Bardem miniseries
Amazon Studios has greenlit a straight-to-series order of a four-hour miniseries based on the epic…
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LA-based Brits Mirren & Carmichael launch TV outfit
LA-based Brits Simon Mirren (Versailles) and Jamie Carmichael have teamed to launch a TV and…
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Apple plans Spring/Summer 2019 launch for originals slate
Apple is set to release its range of TV titles for Spring or Summer 2019,…
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UKTV invests in drama with Collie Cousins as first commissioner
Multichannel broadcaster UKTV has appointed Philippa Collie Cousins as its first dedicated drama commissioner. Reporting…
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Netflix and Formula 1 partner for exclusive docu-series
Netflix has partnered with Formula 1 for a season-long collaboration on a docu-series that follows…
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Acorn orders first straight-to-series UK drama
North American streaming service Acorn TV has ordered its first straight-to-series drama from the UK….
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COBA claims EPG changes may derail kids content investment
UK multichannel broadcasters’ association COBA has issued a warning that changes to regulations governing the…
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Hulu inks first-look deal with ex-Viceland, Adult Swim exec
Hulu is signing a first-look animation deal with former Viceland and Adult Swim head of…