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Blue Ant plots more M&A following Boat Rocker deal

Chief exec Michael MacMillan considering further equity fundraising to fuel IP, channels and production deals

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Political thriller wins Series Mania Buyers Choice gong

European co-pro The Deal wins out in inaugural initiative

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Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires

All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday, 25 March

Long Bright River

C4 among major buyers of Amanda Seyfried thriller

SPT secures raft of global sales for Long Bright River

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Shining a light on UK drama’s future

Buccaneer co-chief exec Richard Tulk-Hart on what’s next for the ever-changing scripted sector

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What to expect from Series Mania’s 2025 edition

Series Mania’s Laurence Herszberg and Francesco Capurro preview this year’s event

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The Killer Clown: Murder on The Doorstep

Sundance Now and Sky are already attached to this true crime three-parter, which explores a 30-year-old murder case

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