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Workerbee
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UK factual label Workerbee appoints Matthew Winter to head up development
Matthew Winter has been appointed as director of development at Banijay-backed UK factual label Workerbee….
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E4 enters ‘Love Triangle’ with UK version of Banijay dating format
E4 in the UK has commissioned a local version of Love Triangle, the relationship format…
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NBC starts up ‘Hot Wheels’ show from Endemol Shine NA & Workerbee
NBC in the US has ordered a car makeover competition series based on Mattel’s toy…
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Banijay’s Workerbee strikes pact with ‘Touching The Void’ director Kevin Macdonald
Banijay UK label Workerbee has struck a multi project deal with Scottish director and producer…
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‘The Bridge’ prodco Workerbee inks factual co-pro deal with radio firm Made in Manchester
Banijay UK label Workerbee has signed a first-look factual co-production deal with local audio prodco…
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Banijay’s Workerbee plans acquisitions to expand in Northern England & Wales
Janet Jackson producer Workerbee aims to build a “northern production powerhouse” in the UK via…
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‘Janet Jackson’ prodco Workerbee hires BBC Studios exec amid broader restructure
Janet Jackson producer Workerbee has restructured its business and appointed a BBC Studios (BBCS) exec…
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Netflix preps Idris Elba ‘sport’ show, marking first global docuseries from Netherlands
Netflix has partnered with Idris Elba on a show that claims to be the first docuseries…
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Why mixed-medium docs are the future
Streamers have helped to propel documentaries to new audiences, in particular enticing younger viewers. Richard…
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Channel 4 builds ‘The Bridge’
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a new reality competition format, narrated by actor James…
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Crazy cash and snackable shorts: The future of entertainment on SVODs
As the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Quibi begin to get their unscripted affairs in…
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Quibi makes first UK order with Idris Elba car stunt series
Short form video platform Quibi has greenlit its first show from the UK, a car-stunt…
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MTV UK assembles Workerbee’s ‘Love Squad’
MTV UK has ordered a new dating show from Endemol Shine-owned prodco Workerbee in which…
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UKTV, Endemol head north for reinvention
Broadcaster UKTV and producer Endemol Shine Group are looking to reinvent their brands in northern…