The BBC has acquired a new, six-part crime drama series The One That Got Away, filmed and set in Pembroke Dock, Wales, for BBC Wales, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. Produced by BlackLight TV (a Banijay UK company) it was written by Catherine Tregenna and stars Elen Rhys, Richard Harrington and Rhian Blythe. The One […]
ITV Studios is evolving its digital business into its own label – Zoo 55. Martin Trickey, who joins from Warner Bros International TV Production in January 2025, has been named Managing Director of Zoo 55, reporting to Ruth Berry President, Global Partnerships & Zoo 55. Graham Haigh, currently EVP Digital, will partner with Trickey as […]
At MIPCOM, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment and Parrot Analytics showcased the international success of Spain-originated content. Parrot Analytics, a specialist in entertainment analytics, presented data showing that Spain-originated content has generated an estimated $5.1 billion (€4.7bn) in global streaming revenue over the past four years. The success of iconic Netflix originals such as Money […]
In response to UK commercial PSB ITV’s recent job advert for a Head of Generative AI Innovation, whose role will include using technology to help create ‘shows, films and digital-first content’, Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) General Secretary Ellie Peers said: “We were shocked to hear that ITV are intending to bring in an […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has secured the rights to broadcast the 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) season to fans worldwide for free. DAZN will broadcast every round of the 2024 WSX season live, as well as airing highlights from each race weekend. The WSX season will commence on October 26th at BC Place […]
CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution, and Fz Sports, the owner of Fanatiz and 1190 Sports, have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on OTT streaming and the global distribution of media rights. The partnership will see both companies leveraging their respective expertise to enhance global streaming services and expand the reach of media […]
The Seven Network has renewed its long standing output deal with ITV Studios until 2029. This multi-year agreement will see Seven extend its first look agreement for all ITV scripted and non-scripted finished content from around the world to run across Seven’s suite of channels and platforms in Australia. Among the new scripted titles that […]
Banijay Iberia, part of Banijay Entertainment, has announced at MIPCOM the launch of Banijay Iberia Sports. The new division will create and develop original sports-related content, led by newly-appointed Gonzalo Miró. The move, spearheaded by Banijay Iberia CEO, Pilar Blasco, signals a push into the world of sport. Broadening the business’ efforts in sportainment, documentary […]
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sport 24, the 24/7 live sports channel for the international airline and cruise line industries, have announced a multiyear extension of their existing agreement that will see Sport 24 broadcast more than 125 live NBA games each season to passengers on select airline carriers and cruise lines. As part […]
FilmRise, the US-based film and television studio and streaming network, has announced the acquisition of Electric Entertainment’s hit CW series, The Outpost. The fantasy-adventure drama ran for four years (2018-2021) on the network. FilmRise has obtained exclusive US digital distribution rights including AVoD, FAST and SVoD. The announcement was made today jointly at MIPCOM by […]