Tiger Aspect to focus on comedy as Lucy Bedford departs
Managing director to launch boutique drama indie, creative director Gabriel Silver will continue as EP of his slate
BBC productions ‘stuck in funding limbo’
Corporation uses CMS committee submission to urge government action
North Road moves into LatAm with Mexican acquisition
Perro Azul was launched in 2019 and expands Peter Chernin’s international push
Disney+ taps former Netflix EMEA business chief
Deepti Burton takes vice-president post after six years at rival streamer
NBCU overhaul hands Igbokwe and Berwick new remits
Unscripted exec Corie Henson to depart, as NBCU restructures ahead of cable channel spin-off
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 24 January
Fox takes up The 1% Club for second series
US network to air UK-originated gameshow exclusively after Prime Video steps away
Banijay partners with base for cloud & AI transformation
AWS has been selected as the production giant’s preferred cloud provider
Netflix top 10: 13 - 19 January
American Primeval, XO, Kitty, Missing You, Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action and I Am A Killer all make this week’s most-watched list
WBD appoints Spanish scripted originals chief
Jose Maria Caro previously led Spanish originals at Amazon Studios
UK’s Glimmer Films among Storyville international slate
Single about body image activist leads seven-strong order for BBC brand
ABC’s content chief exits Australian broadcaster
Chris Oliver-Taylor departure comes amid restructuring of the PSB
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Thursday, 23 January
BBC’s Sreya Biswas jumps to the NHU
Head of natural history commissioning given new position of director of programmes at renowned unit
BBCS nabs ex-NBCU formats lead in rejig
Jenny Groom joins Studios in development leadership role with Ryan O’Dowd and Krystal Whitney promoted
Spencer Sisters indie launches development sibling
Buffalo Gal Pictures unveils Fiasco Global Media to coincide with 30th anniversary
Blink49 hires Warner Bros alum, eyes branded expansion
Former WBITVP exec Adam Steinman and Adam Puchalsky added to Blink49 senior exec ranks
Netflix targets YouTube storytelling talent
Co-chiefs talk up ‘breeding ground’ of creatives on social media who can ’graduate’ to streaming giant, as Q4 subs surge
Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 22 January
Banijay’s Endemol Shine Boomdog and A Fábrica launch scripted label
Luiz Noronha set to lead Mexico City-based label that will focus on Spanish-language scripted shows
Keith Le Goy appointed chairman of Sony Pictures Television
Former distribution chief takes on role following Ravi Ahuja’s promotion earlier this month
Mediapro Studio hires Apple TV+, Amazon Studios alum to lead US Hispanic
Francesca Ricagni’s hire forms part of the Spanish company’s expansion plans in North America
Prime Video unveils Jurgen Klopp & Liverpool FC docuseries
Lorton Entertainment series will be available from 28 February
Lat Am’s TIS Studios re-launches distribution arm
Former production chief at Colombia’s RCN joins to oversee commercial operations
BBC brings in chief talent and inclusion officer
HR heavyweight Simone Marquis takes up newly-created role
Former Endemol Shine Poland chief Ryszard Sibilski dies, aged 69
Polish TV exec co-founded TVN and was most recently managing director at Dancing with the Stars producer Jake Vision
Freeform Productions launches factual label
Double FTV blasts out the gate with bomb disposal doc for C5 and bumper C4 order
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday, 21 January
Paramount+ axes Frasier revival after series two
CBS Studios show is set to be shopped to other buyers
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Monday, 20 January
Nippon TV names chief content officer as president
Hiroyuki Fukuda replaces outgoing Akira Ishizawa as Nippon TV looks to reduce reliance on broadcast
Prime Video sets Japan country manager
Keisuke Oishi moves from Amazon Music to the streaming giant
Former Lime exec heads to Optomen
At Home with the Furys indie creates new role for Becky Cadman
Creative industry experts sound alarm over government’s AI growth plan
Fear that ministers have come down too firmly on side of big tech
Max exec joins Hulu and ABC Entertainment
Suzanna Makkos takes up head of comedy role after six years at Warner Bros Discovery streamer
WBD extends Harry Potter baking competition
Wizards of Baking sees pastry chefs crafting edible showpieces inspired by moments and themes from the Potter universe
Twin Peaks co-creator David Lynch dies, aged 78
Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese among those to pay tribute to director
Fox reveals more Murder in a Small Town
Future Shack, Sepia and Fox Entertainment cosy crime series proves hit for US giant on Hulu
Culture secretary rules out general taxation to fund BBC
But Lisa Nandy also criticises licence fee and promises ‘radical and creative’ new approach
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 17 January
Netflix top 10: 6 - 12 January
Missing You, American Primeval, Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, Virgin River and Departure all make this week’s most-watched list
SkyShowtime ties with Federation and Telemundo on Spanish drama
Nails marks Comcast and Paramount streamer’s third original series
NBCU distribution veteran Matt Bond exits
Bond’s retirement comes after more than two decades with company and parent Comcast
Fifth Season-backed Blink49 hires Mark Ford to creative role
Exec will work with unscripted president Tara Long
2025 TV festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Latest TV festival and market dates from across the world
Former Rumpus exec unveils Northern Ireland indie
Fintan Maguire’s High Rock Media will target ‘innovative’ factual programming
BBC sets protocol for generative AI content
Corporation AI leads lift the lid on soon-to-be-published guidance
Revamped Czech Audiovisual Fund to back TV series
Move follows introduction of new levies on cinema admissions, TV broadcasters and streamers
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Thursday, 16 January
Apple TV+ pulls plug on Dick Turpin
Production has stopped on Big Talk’s Noel Fielding-fronted highwayman comedy
Australia’s Nine restructures & hires former Binge chief
Amanda Laing joins to oversee newly created broadcast and streaming division
MSNBC president Rashida Jones to exit
Restructure at US cable channel comes ahead of Comcast overhaul
Wednesday round-up: Latest deals, news & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 15 January
Saudi wealth fund close to $1bn DAZN investment
Agreement could see Surj Sports Investment take up to 10% stake in broadcaster
New Pictures and Keshet alumna emerges at Wolf Hall indie
Production chief behind Cobra and Des, Christine Healy, to join Colin Callender’s Playground
Rare TV appoints Daniela Neumann as chief exec
Former Spun Gold managing director succeeds Alexander Gardiner
Avalon exec joins Big Talk comedy team
Toby Welch heads to Ludwig indie to exec return of hit BBC1 series
Netflix to drop Celebrity Bear Hunt episodes in one go
Streamer to release tentpole adventure competition with binge model, in contrast to current whittle formats
Culprits indie taps Film4 and Meta alum
Anna Higgs joins Character 7 as managing director with exec producer Carly Conway promoted
Tuesday round-up: Latest deals, news & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday, 14 January
NBCU to close Universal Kids cable network
Move comes as parent Comcast prepares to split its cable business into a new company
Studios & streamers donate to LA wildfires relief
Warner Bros Discovery, Sony, Netflix and Amazon to provide around $35m in financial aid
Government plan proposes AI training set using BBC content
AI Opportunities Action Plan also recommends reforming intellectual property laws to become more “competitive”
STV Player snaps up US Bridge of Lies
50 episodes of Beat the Bridge now available on streamer with remaining 50 to come later this year
John de Mol’s Talpa hires Traitors co-creator
Jasper Hoogendoorn takes up chief creative officer role following nine years at IDTV
Avalon restructures distribution team with Night Train alum hire
Adam Barth joins as Paula Warwick is upped and Isobel Hughes steps down
Monday round-up: Latest deals, news & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Monday, 13 January
Wildflame chief heads to DLT Entertainment
My Family indie expands into Wales with hire of Paul Islwyn Thomas
Screen Ireland appoints former Element Pictures exec as head of TV
Kate McColgan takes over from Andrew Byrne to manage screen body’s TV slate
Venu Sports venture to be discontinued
Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney & Fox to abandon attempt at joint sport streaming service
C4 orders fast turnaround LA fires doc
Inferno: LA on Fire will show full scale of the flames and examine the cause
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 10 January
NBCU acquisitions chief takes key Comcast cable role
Val Boreland takes entertainment reins at planned cable spin-off as Mark Lazarus brings in NBCUniversal senior execs
Apple TV+ strikes Roku deal for Severance
Hit show to be made available on ad-supported Roku Channel to drum up subscriber interest for tech giant
Disney+ doc explores life and death of Caroline Flack
Feature-length film is debut order with streamer for Curious Films
Netflix top 10: 30 December - 5 January
Missing You, Virgin River, Black Doves, Departure and The Madness all make this week’s most-watched list
Distribution veteran launches factual sales outfit
Juan Solera teams up with Jota Salinas to create Jambika Docs
LA wildfires halt shooting on Hacks, NCIS and more
Bafta Tea Party and Critics Choice Awards also affected by unfolding emergency
Former Viaplay scripted exec joins Nordic producer Paradox
Tanya Badendyck replaces outgoing chief executive Stein B. Kvae at SF Studios-owned company
Sky preps US right-wing militia doc from House of Maxwell director
Single explores Oath Keepers founder and other radicalised leaders ahead of Donald Trump’s mooted pardoning of 6 January rioters
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Thursday, 9 January
Peacock president Kelly Campbell to exit
High-profile departure comes six weeks after NBCUniversal revealed restructuring plans
MPTS 2025 opens for visitor registrations
The UK’s premier event for the broadcast media, production and technology industry returns to Olympia London from 14-15 May
The Hit List scores giant French order with M6 Group
Tuesday’s Child’s BBC1 musical format commissioned for 80 eps by free-to-air channel Gulli
UKTV and BBCS make global acquisitions hire
Sky exec Sophie Judge joins Melanie Rumani’s team
Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 8 January
Disney rejigs EMEA leadership
Tony Chambers appointed president with Jan Koeppen stepping down
Sister’s Jane Featherstone urges UK tax incentive reform
Scripted veteran also argues for greater BBC support and for industry to urgently ‘embrace’ AI
See-Saw-backed Picking Scabs hires Jungle head of drama
Shay Spencer joins as exec producer at Samantha Strauss joint venture
Geek Girl exec re-teams with Netflix for teen skating drama
Jeff Norton to showrun WildBrain’s Family Channel series inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion
Hallmark programming chief Lisa Hamilton Daly departs
Role eliminated as part of restructure under chief brand officer Darren Abbott
Netflix explains sport rights reservations & “opportunistic” strategy
Netflix VP of nonfiction series and sports Brandon Riegg has opened up on the streaming giant’s sports strategy
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday, 7 January
Disney’s Hulu+ Live TV to merge with Fubo
Agreement paves way for planned Warner Bros Discovery, Fox and Disney sports streamer Venu
Prime picks up Melania Trump doc
Deal comes ahead of inauguration of Donald Trump as US president later in January
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Monday, 6 January
Baby Reindeer & Shōgun star at Golden Globes
Shōgun wins four awards while Netflix dramedy takes home best limited series and best supporting female actor
Fifth Season rejigs as Prentiss Fraser joins Fox Entertainment
Jennifer Ebell upped at Severance outfit
Disney veteran joins ad giant WorldCom
Hernán Estrada has held key Disney EMEA and Latin America roles
Lime appoints head of digital
Graham Gallery upped at Hollyoaks indie as Alan Toner joins Channel 4
Poland’s TVP adapts Going Home for Love
Deal marks format’s fourth version following Swedish and Ukraine remakes
Plymouth doc cancelled after Rooney exit
Filming had already started on the Lorton-produced documentary, but was paused shortly after following a poor run of results
Fulwell 73 cuts UK formats team
Rachel Arnold and Jon Green among staff let go at The Kardashians indie following SpringHill merger
Round-up: Christmas news, deals & hires
News, deals and hires from the global content industry during the Christmas period
Canada’s Boat Rocker completes £4.4m Insight Productions acquisition
Producer-distributor consolidates Toronto-based indie behind The Amazing Race Canada and Big Brother Canada
DAZN to buy Foxtel in £1.7bn deal
Proposed acquisition includes Colin From Accounts streamer Binge and sport-skewing platform Kayo
Creative industry grandees secure New Year Honours
All3 founder Steve Morrison rewarded alongside top actors and former Bafta chief
BBC acquires Tom Hanks nature series
The Americas was filmed over 180 expeditions and took five years to make
What to expect in 2025?
Next 12 months set to be dominated by M&A, YouTube, AI and brands
Asylum rebrands as Pantheon with former HBO Max exec at helm
Jennifer O’Connell lands chief exec post at Endeavor-backed outfit
TelevisaUnivision & Atresmedia take ViX into Spain
Streamer offers more than 15,000 hours of Spanish-language content
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 20 December
Netflix top 10: 9 - 15 December
Black Doves, No Good Deed, The Madness and La Brea all make this week’s most-watched list
Tributes pour in for acquisitions exec Nicki Jackson
Clare Laycock, Sarah Wright and Sumi Connock lead tributes to ‘shining star’ who has passed away at 45
Warner Bros Discovery restructures US networks team
Changes come ahead of Channing Dungey taking over from the retiring Kathleen Finch
Bell Media and Lionsgate link with Seth Rogen’s Point Grey for scripted
New project will mark the indie’s first scripted show to be produced for the Canadian market
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Thursday, 19 December
Canada’s WildBrain to sell channels in £22m deal
Sale will enable WildBrain to attract international investment
Streamer Izzy takes Shtisel spin-off Kugel global
Upcoming drama is set in Belgium and will explore characters from the original show
Aussie indie Prospero lands double order from UKTV
Factual outfit making docuseries Brit Cops Down Under and The Legend of Outback Gold (w/t)
A+E Networks’ Adam Harman joins EW Scripps
Executive recently worked on strategy and acquisitions for A+E
Derry Girls star to host The Traitors Ireland
The Great Pottery Throwdown presenter will oversee RTÉ’s edition of cloak-and-dagger format
A24, Box to Box and Jack Thorne prep Liverpool FC drama
Project will tell story of football club’s legendary manager Bill Shankly
Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 18 December
UK government to consult with creative sector on AI plans
Ministers looking to help creative and AI sectors ‘grow and innovate together’
Tim Davie: World Service has potential to double its reach
BBC director general sets out ambition to move from a ‘cling-on’ mindset to a growth plan
Rai1 adapts Mario Tobino’s Le Libere Donne di Magliano
Story is set during World War II and follows a psychiatrist in Tuscany
Australia’s ABC names Nine alum as managing director
Hugh Marks most recently co-founded Fifth Season-backed producer Dreamcatcher
Streamers behind 14% of European scripted shows in 2023, report claims
Broader findings point to scripted commissioning decline across Europe
Alex Gibney developing doc on US health chief killing
Jigsaw Productions behind film about recent shooting in Manhattan
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday, 17 December
Liberty Global veteran Bob Leighton to step down
Former HBO and Starz exec has been in TV industry for almost five decades
Canal+ shares dive 15% following Vivendi spin-off
StudioCanal owner sees valuation lower than expected
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Monday, 16 December
Disney+ revives Malcolm in the Middle
Four new episodes of landmark sitcom to feature original stars
Britishness and Bake Off fuel Wizards of Baking bump
Exec producer Robin Ashbrook underscores importance of UK ‘TV production language’ at heart of Max breakout show
Tim Davie to appear before CMS and Foreign Affairs Committees
BBC director general and global news chief to discuss World Service in hearing next week
Mip London lands Netflix’s Bela Bajaria & Beckham
Streamer’s global content chief and footballer-turned-businessman and TV studio owner to hold fireside chat at inaugural event
WGA urges US studios to take action over AI copyright ‘theft’
US writers guild urges Hollywood giants to ‘come off the sidelines’ in battle around AI
Netflix top 10: 2 - 8 December
The Madness, Black Doves, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey; A Man on the Inside and Arcane all make this week’s most-watched list
BuzzFeed sells Hot Ones producer for £65m
First We Feast snapped up by consortium of investors
Netflix and Roku board Wham! Christmas unwrapped
Blink Films and Sony Music Entertainment’s festive celebration goes global
RedBird backs indie from WME, Netflix & NBC alums
Prologue Entertainment’s slate includes a White House thriller at Netflix
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 13th December
ITV and YouTube ink commercial and distribution deal
Mix of broadcaster’s shows to become available on VoD platform
WBD to split streaming and linear businesses
Major restructure gets under way as company looks to enhance ‘clarity and focus’
BBC3 interrogating audiences for impact insight
World Congress: BBC3’s Nasfim Haque and Woodcut Media’s Kate Beal among industry figures discussing tactics for staying relevant
CEE drama set for breakthrough as industry evolves
Local dramas could follow success of Israeli, Korean and Turkish series, execs suggest
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on 12th December
Doc Hearts draws on drones for digital series
White Nanny Black Child indie preps history films for Hearst Network
Big Boys heads to Hulu
Jack Rooke comedy joined by Lightbox and Curve Media unscripted titles at Disney streamer
EBU chief warns of funding pressure as Croatia eyes ‘third way’
Noel Curran says political shifts are affecting funding for some European public broadcasters
Apple orders Deaf civil rights protest doc
Feature-length film hails from Deaf U and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie creatives
UK factual travels globally
Curve Media, True To Nature and Atticus Film and TV titles hit international buyers with ITVS
Sky Italy extends X Factor run
Pay-TV giant commissions further two series of Fremantle Italy-produced show
Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday 11th December
Digital and distribution execs urge producers to be brave
World Congress: Quintus Studios chief Gerrit Kemming talks up self-greenlights in digital space
Thomas Viner exits Pioneer
Creative director leaves Tinopolis label
Canal+ Group set for London launch
Move will free up French outfit to increase activity with global subsidiaries
WBD eyes Max growth in UK as Sky loses HBO exclusivity
US giant set to unveil further deals for Max app in UK over ‘coming weeks and months’
Trump ‘not an existential threat’ to US public service broadcasting
World Congress: WGBH’s Chris Schmidt does not expect controversial politician to tamper with PSB funding
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday 10th December
Sky and WBD thrash out deal for Max launch
Sky UK customers will get ad-supported version of Max at no extra cost from early 2026
BBC4 picks up BBC Alba’s biggest drama yet
Black Camel-produced An t-Eilean (The Island) lands pre-sale
Michelle Obama doc director to helm Victoria Beckham series
Forthcoming Netflix documentary hails from Studio 99 and Dorothy St Pictures
MBC Studios, Telfaz11 forge partnership for Saudi stories
Deal brings together two of the region’s leading media companies to develop shows together
I Am Nasrine director unveils Icelandic adaptation
Tina Gharavi to reimagine Sólveig Pálsdóttir’s novel series Ice & Crime for TV
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Monday 9th December
BritBox takes UKTV drama I, Jack Wright into US
Murder mystery drama has been written by Unforgotten scribe Chris Lang for Alibi
Blue Ant and WildBear greenlight factual trio
Innovative pact will see Australian natural history specialist produce science and history series co-funded by Canadian giant
Russell T Davies: streamers are heading for a South Sea Bubble
Doctor Who writer speaks of ‘too many streamers and too much money’
Netflix top 10: 25 November - 1 December
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey; The Madness; A Man on the Inside and The Creature Cases all make this week’s most-watched list
NBCU takes French game format for US, UK and Australia
Strategy game The Power debuted earlier this year on W9 with 18 adaptations now in the works
France Télévisions preps Pernel docudrama on Egypt
Six-part show will use CGI and science to bring stories of the pharaohs to life
Max extends LatAm, European dramas
Max chief Casey Bloys in London to push importance of international shows
WBD’s Casey Bloys ‘prepared’ for Max launch in UK
HBO and Max content chief comfortable with planned UK offering
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday 6th December
Carnival bolsters creative team
NBCUniversal label brings in Noemi Spanos and ups Marianne Buckland
Disney+ faces lawsuit over Say Nothing murder scene
Veteran republican acts over portrayal of killing during The Troubles
Amazon MGM Studios looks for deeper brand integration
US giant exploring ways to work more closely with brands across scripted and unscripted shows
Fremantle Australia options Round The Twist author’s novels
New project will not be related to 40-year-old kids show but is based on three books by Paul Jennings
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Thursday 5th December
Hulu goes for BBC comedy Black Ops
BBC Studios and Mondo Deluxe comedy heading for Disney streamer
Disney+ readies more Rivals
Streamer orders second run of Jilly Cooper romp amid ratings success for first series
Tin Roof Media launches distribution arm
Monty Don’s Garden producer will look to tap FAST and AVOD revenue streams
Sky eyes co-pros as it leans into ‘entrepreneurial production’
Meghan Lyvers notes big international co-pro tentpoles like The Day of the Jackal and Gangs of London but warns shared creative vision is vital
European commissioners look to UK for scripted partnerships
Co-productions sought as costs continue to outpace budgets
Left Bank lines up royal drama with ITV and BritBox
The Crown producer to tell story of aide found guilty of murder
BBCS and ZDF extend scripted pact
Partnership includes coproduction and pre-sales on scripted content
Sky orders thriller from Mrs Wilson indie
Snowed-In Productions behind series with Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jonny Lee Miller
Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Wednesday 5th December
Sweetpea returns to Sky and Starz
Darkly comic thriller will see Ella Purnell to reprise her role
RTÉ adapting Marian Keyes’ Walsh family novels
Series from McMafia and Kin indies has already been picked up by BBC
TelevisaUnivision restructures amid job cuts
Chief exec Daniel Alegre creates global content division at Spanish-language giant
CBBC to get Gladiators spin-off prank show
Series from Hungry Bear and MGM Alternative is part of triple order
Apple TV+ preps crime drama with Queen’s Gambit star
Lucky sees Anya Taylor-Joy return to small screen in series from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine
Boat Rocker boards BBC Scotland and Sky NZ thriller
Canadian, Scottish and Kiwi indies to co-produce series
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Tuesday 3rd December
CBBC picks up hit French kids series
Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir to air on linear in the UK
Former Pulse Films chief unveils media growth firm
Thomas Benski’s Lumina has bases in the US and Europe
Euro commissioning club New8 unveils first show
Rabbit Films project tracks high-flying real estate exec who turns to crime after her husband disappears
BBCS backs Armando Iannucci indie launch
Satirical writer sets up Touchscreen with BBC Studios on board
BBC acquires Jacob Elordi drama
Australia’s Curio Pictures is behind The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Laura Mackie stepping down from Mainstreet Pictures
Unforgotten indie co-chief hands over to Guy de Glanville
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Monday 2nd December
Netflix top 10: 18 - 24 November
A Man on the Inside, Arcane, Cobra Kai, The Diplomat, and Our Oceans all make this week’s most-watched list
Korea’s CJ ENM and SK Group invest to power Netflix competitor
Move comes ahead of proposed merger of local streamers TVing and Wavve
Married to the Game scores second run on Prime Video
Ob doc following Premier League footballers’ partners to return with new faces
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry Friday 29 November
Pact: UK exports dip but international production blossoming
Report has global production business leaping by almost a third to hit £325m
Sky History to tell story behind The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Synchronicty Films is producing The Tattooist’s Son: Journey to Auschwitz
C5 president calls US ownership ‘a revelation’
Sarah Rose says Hollywood money is driving more UK content
Carnival prepping The Bee Sting adaptation
Paul Murray to pen small screen adaptation of his Booker Prize-shortlisted work
BBC World Service funding boost unveiled
Government now set to fund a third of international service’s costs
Italy’s Casta Diva promotes Massimo Righini
New role for ex-Banijay exec comes as Italian company moves into scripted TV
Netflix’s A Man On The Inside tops UK streamers this week
Launch of Michael Schur comedy reaches 1.4m in seven days
Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Thursday 28 November
Disney taps Sky exec for EMEA streaming role
Karl Holmes joining US giant to oversee Disney+ and direct-to-consumer operations
Studio Lambert behind power play format for C4
The Reward will see players looking to ‘outwit and outmanoeuvre’ each other
Shondaland names co-presidents as COO Megha Tolia exits
Sandie Bailey and Chris Dilorio promoted to work with chief Shonda Rhimes
Israel's Keshet boards October 7 drama Red Alert
Series will be exec produced by Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill alum Lawrence Bender
Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Wednesday 27 November
Broadcast Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
Vast range of shows, major channels and production giants will compete on 5 February
Netflix preps debut French daily drama with Newen
Tout Pour La Lumiere reflects streamer embrace of soaps in Europe
Tinopolis appoints chief executive
Chief financial officer takes top job at production and distribution group
All3Media and Banijay UK labels triumph at International Emmys
France-Japan title Drops of God scoops best drama as Spain scores double win
WBD hires Showmax alum to fuel Max originals in Nordics
Appointment comes as US giant looks to increase regional content output
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry from Tuesday, 26 November
Netflix snaps up thriller from Euphoria creators
Ron Leshem and Hagar Ben-Asher’s Bad Boy heads to streamer in global deal
Broadcast International relaunch unveiled
New website and daily newsletter are among key elements of enhanced offering
Amazon MGM Studios international production chief to depart
Laine Kline will leave at the end of the year
NBCU veteran Bonnie Hammer to exit after 20 years
Executive was driver of strategy to align content business for global market
Report: RedBird, Mediawan and TF1 eyeing ITV bid
Sky News says early stage planning is taking place
Monday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry, updated through the day (all times UK)
Sky and Peacock return to The Day of the Jackal
Carnival Films’ modern take on classic novel has swept up viewers across Europe and US
Netflix top 10: 11 - 17 November
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Arcane, Cobra Kai, The Diplomat, and Investigation Alien all make this week’s most-watched list
C4 orders linear version of digital prank series
Tapped Out is first Channel 4.0 series to land linear commission
Chernin Entertainment names TV presidents
Tracey Cook and Kaitlin Dahill elevated at US-based outfit
Fox and Hulu agree multi-year content pact
Disney SVoD to continue as in-season streamer home of series including The Simpsons
NEM Zagreb unveils programme and awards finalists
Croatia event from organisers behind NEM Dubrovnik now into its fourth year
Disney+ expands APAC originals, highlights Korean demand
Nine out of 15 most-viewed Disney+ international originals have hailed from Korea this year
Dirk Hoogstra to exit Lionsgate amid unscripted cuts
Former Half Yard chief among five members of staff to depart
Netflix boards The Sidemen’s YouTube show
Streamer greenlights second run of hit reality series Inside
Comcast plans to spin off cable channels
Channels including USA, Syfy and E! to be housed in new venture led by Mark Lazarus
Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IP
NAO report probes efficiency and effectiveness of BBC Studios
Netflix unveils host of international projects
Streamer preps Love is Blind France, Physical 100 renewal and Bollywood drama
Apple TV+ lines up Fleetwood Mac feature doc
Frank Marshall to helm single charting fifty years of the band
After The Party indie chief lauds ‘political act’ of female-centric dramas
Helen Bowden also hails significance of Channel 4 buying Kiwi thriller
Indiepics taps factual producer as head of international
Eoin O’Shea joins Irish outfit behind RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground
Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal
Transatlantic company will have a vast unscripted footprint
WBD’s HBO Max shares Talpa drama in Netherlands
Episodes of Medisch Centrum West to be available on streamer after debuting on SBS6
Sky selects diverse indies for tailored docs support
Dare Pictures, 22Summers, Proper Content and Zandland will work with Sky Documentaries
Peaky Blinders creator urges industry to defend jobs from AI
Steven Knight speaks at Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon alongside Banijay Entertainment chief Marco Bassetti
Netflix top 10: 4 - 10 November
Outer Banks, Arcane, The Diplomat, Territory and Investigation Alien all make this week’s most-watched list
Disney streaming profits leap
Entertainment SVoDs contribute £199m of overall £253m in Q4
Samsung TV Plus among Bosch buyers
Amazon Prime Video detective series heads out internationally
Fremantle content slump puts dent in RTL Group revenues
Got Talent outfit’s revenues dip by more than 7%
Zinc moves into entertainment with label launch
Andrea Hamilton joins from ModestTV to head up Electric Violet
Ex-Monkey head and ex-Talkback exec set up with BBCS
Ollie Brack and James Longman establish Jolly Octopus to develop ents formats
Amazon gets set to shut down Freevee
Shows such as Neighbours have moved to Prime Video ahead of closure
Sky Studios navigates Rivers of London
UK broadcaster on board as Pure Fiction project seeks US partner
News Corp explores sale of Foxtel
Australian pay-TV operator and owner of streamer Binge assessing future following initial overtures in August
Banijay Rights hires StudioCanal exec
Sarah Mottershead to take on Robin Pollok’s remit covering Middle East among other regions
C4 picks up flight attendant thriller
Katherine Kelly plays drug smuggling stewardess in drama from Marcella writer
WBD’s Max lands on Prime in Sweden, Netherlands
Deal comes ahead of Dune: Prophecy launch next week
AMC Networks buys BBCS out of BBC America
US giant takes full control of Killing Eve broadcaster for £32.5m
Banijay Group revenues up despite content division dip
Production and distribution revenues fell 8.8% as group figures hit £2.6bn
Federation explores options as M&A market hots up
European producer-distributor appoints Morgan Stanley to assess investment or sale
Netflix top 10: 28 October - 3 November
Beauty in Black, The Diplomat, This Is the Zodiac Speaking and The Lincoln Lawyer all make this week’s most-watched list
Future Studios to close TV production arm
Publisher looking to redeploy staff
MPs to look into future funding of the World Service
Government select committees to examine pressures facing BBC’s international news division
C4 and SBS board Titanic doc
BriteSpark behind two-parter Finding the Titanic: Secrets from the Depths
UK indies lead KI unscripted commissioning drive
18-strong group includes Fulwell 73, Wag and France’s Satisfaction Group
See-Saw appoints ACF to explore deals
Potential bidders weigh up the Heartstopper label
Westworld’s Luke Hemsworth to narrate VR documentary
White Spark Pictures’ doc transports viewers to Australia’s Purnululu National Park
In brief: Fremantle label hire; iPlayer expansion; WBD promotion
Abram Sitzer joins founders Donovan Chan and Jocelyn Little at Beach House
Co-pro investment in PSB drama hits record levels
Commercial broadcaster and SVoD funding tops £100m per year for first time
Netflix top 10: 21 - 27 October
The Lincoln Lawyer, This Is the Zodiac Speaking, Nobody Wants This and Love Is Blind all make this week’s most-watched list
Pluto TV seals UK and Canada NBCU content deal
AVoD also launches 80s action and sci-fi-focused FAST channels
Call the Midwife lands first two-part Christmas special
Neal Street to make hour-long episodes set in 1969
Former World Service boss says govt full funding ‘very unlikely’
Jamie Angus speaks out after additional funding pledged in budget
In brief: Raw true crime sales; Keshet International hire; American Public Television doc acquisition
All3Media International seals multiple deals with streamers and broadcaster
Rola Bauer to exit Amazon MGM Studios
Pan-English global originals chief stepping away after two years
Warner Bros Discovery reboots Body Bizarre
Future Studios partners with TVF International on medical series
ITV streaming chief heading to Tubi UK
Ross Appleton named general manager at newly launched streamer
TellTale lands space podcast
16 Sunsets is latest offering from production team behind 13 Minutes to the Moon
BBC picks up cult series Escaping Utopia
Warner Bros docuseries explores New Zealand’s Gloriavale Christian Community
World Service gets budget funding boost
BBC welcomes prospect of increased government funding
In brief: Big Owl food series; Nicôle Lecky drama cast
Aussie chef Matt Moran to front food format set for SBS
Swiss indies launch unified group to leverage ‘Lex Netflix’ scheme
Swiss Studios AG will develop, produce and distribute TV and film projects
Fremantle sets Mexican leadership
Johanna Helman promoted as Coty Cagliolo exits after 11 years at business
WBITVP sets German scripted chief
Kristina Löbbert succeeds Bernd von Fehrn as director of fiction
Peacock preps Renowned Films Charles Manson doc
US streamer readying ‘most comprehensive’ portrait of infamous cult leader
Mipcom: how existential crises met reasoned thinking
Funding and consolidation dominate conversations as new models emerge in the Cannes sunshine
Triple Euro order for first Lego Masters spin-off
EndemolShine Nederland brand extension seals Dutch, Finnish and Polish commissions
Cindy Holland to exit Sister as it closes US office
Kaos outfit acknowledges difficulties of North American market with 20 staff affected
Netflix top 10: 14 - 20 October
Outer Banks, The Lincoln Lawyer, Nobody Wants This, Love Is Blind and Jurassic World: Chaos Theory all make this week’s most-watched list
Château DIY makes first format sale in Australia
Aussie families head to France as Nine Network picks up C4 format
Workerbee production head joins The ATS Team
Nicola Griffiths to take on international role between Manchester, London, LA and Lisbon
Mipcom delegates drop by 500, as MIP London plans laid out
Organisers reveal jump of 27 exhibitors at Cannes market while insisting inaugural UK event is ’not a rival’ to London TV Screenings
In brief: BBCS does wildlife deal; Trivial Pursuit and Werewolves heading to Mipcom
BBC Studios signs first-look deal for natural history content in Netherlands
Mipcom sales roundup: BBC picks up Black Snow series two
Aussie drama travels around the world while The Traitors heads to Korea
BBCS ties with South Korean network for diving series
Docuseries with South Korean star is super-indie’s first co-pro with JTBC
Fremantle boards BBC2 Roger Moore doc
Film about James Bond star one of several commissioned for Arena strand
Pingu to return to screens after 18 years
Aardman and Mattel co-developing stop motion animated series
In brief: BBC2 war doc; StudioCanal partnership; BBC Studios sales; C4.0 order
Passion Pictures and Kailash Films are behind Helmand: Tour of Duty
Tony Vinciquerra: Hollywood strike impact ‘far more severe’ for the US than people realise
Mipcom: Sony Pictures boss says last year’s industrial action forced productions out of US
Mipcom sales roundup: In With A Shout heads to France
Adaptation of ITV1 quiz show leads latest global sales
Banijay re-opens women-focused formats initiative
Second iteration of Banijay Launch comes as programme wins Mipcom Diversify Award
Nightsleeper heads around the world
Fremantle secures raft of sales for BBC1 train-based drama
BBC picks up S4C crime drama
The One That Got Away heads around the world with numerous broadcasters
Warner Bros targets ‘meaningful’ international projects
Mipcom: Channing Dungey talks up co-production potential amid ’bloated’ scripted shows
All3Media chief teases scripted M&A moves
Mipcom: Jane Turton says additional scripted units or labels to be announced in coming months
In brief: Fremantle music game show; John Stapleton diagnosis; SXSW London
Heartbreak High indie to work with Fremantle Netherlands on new format
Liar leads Mipcom global sales
Two Brothers’ ITV smash heads to Africa in latest international adaptation
Ed Havard: Destination X reflects a new norm for unscripted TV
NBCU exec says ‘days of having a commission, producer and distributor are over’ as NBC/BBC format offers fresh model
Netflix top 10: 7 - 13 October
Outer Banks, Nobody Wants This, Love Is Blind, Heartstopper, and Unsolved Mysteries all make this week’s most-watched list
Netflix co-chief ‘not looking to change’ talent compensation model
Ted Sarandos dismisses chatter about possible move to more traditional practice
Netflix adds 5.1m global members
Streamer beats Q3 earnings targets as members up to 282.7m
CBBC and CBC return to K-pop drama
Canada-produced Gangnam Project lands second series
Fox Entertainment Studios sets scripted and unscripted heads
MarVista exec Hannah Pillemer moves across with Allison Wallach upped
BBCS appoints global content sales division head
Janet Brown lands expanded role as president
Sony TV studios chief blames performance obsession for ‘untenable’ series delays
Katherine Pope warns ‘data-driven buyers’ could alienate fans and lauds return of ‘healthy rigour’ to industry
Inspector Lynley to return to BBC1
Fictional detective to make comeback after 16 years
Blue Ant Studios ups Diane Rankin
London-based exec takes oversight of development strategy at production and distribution giant
TV drives investment boost into Italian productions
Inward expenditure hits £1.7bn, with revenues up 20%
Mediawan and StudioCanal partner for sports commentary format
Hit the Mic! already under option in numerous markets including UK and US
Navalny filmmaker urges streamer risk
Odessa Rae says SVoDs have ‘responsibility’ to invest in documentary and widen audiences’ viewpoints
In brief: Sky picks up reggae doc; Apple orders more Slow Horses; Bectu on BBC News cuts; Ceidiog sells kids series
Story of the UK’s first reggae band Cimarons to air on Sky Arts
Government ‘fully committed’ to World Service
Media minister Stephanie Peacock ‘recognises pressures’ BBC unit faces ahead of funding decision
World Service funding decision to land on Budget day
Tim Davie is lobbying for government funding of international news division
TVF International unveils China wildlife co-pro
Distributor partners with Bilibili for series set in China’s national parks
Masked Singer creator seals Asian co-development pact
Wonwoo Park label dI Turn teams up for music entertainment format 100
Netflix unveils debut Dutch reality series
Yolanthe sits alongside crime drama based on The Dinner Club in Benelux slate
Newen alum Romain Bessi surfaces at indie collective
Experienced European exec will be inaugural chief of The Creatives
An Hour On Earth: how Offspring worked with the BBC and PBS
Indie chief reveals international collaboration behind latest bluechip natural history series
BBC Eye team spotlight Gaza under siege
Creatives behind Life and Death In Gaza on stresses and practicalities with contributors at constant risk of death
Rob Brydon to host Destination X
Welsh comedian and actor lands job on much-anticipated BBC1 competition format
UK indies in drama development with NZ’s South Pacific
Joejack and Sinner series to be based around Pauline Hanna murder trial
Tim Davie: World Service cuts paving way for propaganda
BBC director general to warn of moves by Russian and Chinese state-funded media
Humble Bee to explore moon’s impact on wildlife
Love Nature and Sky Nature co-commission Blue Ant Studios-distributed series
Netflix developing Pride and Prejudice
Streamer looks to adapt classic Jane Austen novel with Dolly Alderton
RTÉ greenlights The Traitors Ireland
Kite Entertainment will produce Irish edition of psychological reality competition
Hyphenate Media backs With Love creator
Eva Longoria and Cris Abrego’s outfit invests in Gloria Calderón Kellett’s GloNation
Netflix top 10: 30 September - 6 October
Nobody Wants This, Love Is Blind, Heartstopper, Mr McMahon and Emily in Paris all make this week’s most-watched list
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SPT inks first-look deal with Emily Mortimer indie
Agreement will see King Bee Productions develop and produce scripted TV content
Happy Accidents and Taskmaster NZ indie tie for scripted comedy
The Sanctuary follows an eccentric billionaire creating a massive bird sanctuary
France Télévisions lands Prime Video and C4 dramas
French broadcaster picks up premium scripted package from ITV Studios
BBC picks up Nicole Kidman’s The Last Anniversary
Aussie drama is latest adaptation from Big Little Lies scribe Liane Moriarty
The Summit scores trio of European orders
Endemol Shine Australia format heading to Netherlands, Finland and Norway
BBC ties with European broadcasters for kids detective series
A Kind Of Spark writer to adapt The Lady Grace Mysteries
Major French firms unveil Paris unscripted event
Paris Unscripted Showcase will be held in April next year
Love Is Blind heads to Italy
Kinetic Content hit dating format finds tenth home with European expansion
PBS boards C4’s car crash experiment
Pile Up (w/t) from Blink and Two Rivers investigates a multi-vehicle car crash
Netflix UK profits rocket to £47m
Latest annual accounts show 75% increase at streaming giant
In brief: Escapade Media AI launch; New indie support agency; Love Nature appointment; Pact partnership
Garry Smith’s company is behind new AI-powered digital video platform
BBC unveils US election programming
Panorama special among programmes ordered in run-up to 5 November
Anyway Content links with Nippon for manga-themed series
UK label partners with Japanese giant for bi-lingual comedy drama
MPA appoints president for EMEA region
Emilie Anthonis takes up the role in the new year
C4 and SBS board mystery doc series
PSBs board Mysteries Of… as BossaNova also acquires rights to POW escape series
In brief: Big Cats 24/7 sales; 7 October doc sales; Johnnie Walker retires
BBC2 wildlife series bought by broadcasters in Finland, France, Germany, Spain and China
Studio giants sign up for Natpe
BBCS, NBCU, Amazon MGM among distributors heading to Miami event
Liam Keelan to exit Disney
EMEA content chief to depart streaming giant next year with replacement search underway
Netflix top 10: 23 - 29 September
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Nobody Wants This, Mr McMahon and The Perfect Couple all make this week’s most-watched list
StudioCanal adapts Matt Haig novel and invests in Broadchurch director’s indie
Ties with Sunnymarch for six-part adaptation, secures commission with Strong Film & Television
Sky pre-buys Paramount+’s Last King of the Cross
Helium Pictures’ Australian series sold by Cineflix Rights