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Zig Zag
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BBC orders ‘Raised By Wolves’ writer’s comedy, opens Zig Zag’s ‘Football Academy’
The BBC has ordered a comedy from Raised By Wolves‘ Caroline Moran about a bride-to-be’s hen do…
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TBI Weekly: AVOD, branding and ‘You’ discussion dominates NATPE
The aftermath of rampant consolidation was in the spotlight at this week’s NATPE market, where…
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Mentorn appoints Hughes as head of development
Mentorn Media has appointed Paul Hughes as head of development, after the exec joined last…
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UK and Kiwi producers join forces
Producers in the UK and New Zealand will work together more closely after Pact and…
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Zig Zag, Yoshimoto prep prank show
UK independent producer Zig Zag Productions and Japan’s Yoshimoto Kogyo are coproducing PrankStars, a new…
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Zig Zag staffing up, poaches ITV exec
Zig Zag Productions has hired Andy Scott (pictured) for a new head of entertainment role,…
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Danny Fenton’s postcard from Russia
Zig Zag founder Danny Fenton’s first experience of Russia included horrible hotel rooms and excellent…
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First sale for Prince Harry spoof series
Australian free-to-air broadcaster Network Ten has acquired the upcoming reality series I Wanna Marry Harry….
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Love format will Tear Zig Zag and Gurin Apart
UK and US independent producers Zig Zag and The Gurin Company are joining forces to…
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Content crunch – the fight for rights
As the pace of consolidation quickens, competition for rights is fiercer than ever. Stewart Clarke…
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Zig Zag ups Graff as Monks goes it alone
Zig Zag Productions has upped Matt Graff to VP, commercial and current production to replace…
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Zig Zag options show from Jack Black prodco
UK independent producer and distributor Zig Zag has taken options on three shows including one…
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Discovery orders bizarre bodies series for intn’l nets
Discovery’s international division has ordered a six-part series about people living with bizarre medical conditions…
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East meets West as Japan opens its Treasure Box
The double whammy effect of not importing formats and lengthy primetimes filled with original shows…
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Science acquires Zig Zag’s Scam City
US cable network Science has acquired factual series Scam City after striking a deal with…