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The Kim Kardashian Heist leads slate of new WBD content

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has announced a new discovery+ true-crime commission The Kim Kardashian Heist (w/t), alongside three new linear series Guz Khan’s Custom Cars (w/t), Zero Stars and Rav Gill’s Chop House. In May 2025, 10 people stood trial in Paris, accused of being involved in the 2016 robbery of one of […]

June 18, 2025

Paramount+ announces UK original The Revenge Club

Paramount+ UK & Ireland has announced the commission of new original UK thriller-mystery series The Revenge Club (w/t), with Aimée-Ffion Edwards and Martin Compston set to star in the lead roles of Emily and Calum. The Revenge Club is a darkly witty and gripping thriller based on the upcoming debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. […]

June 18, 2025

Amazon MGM Studios integrates Avid on AWS

Avid has announced an extended agreement with Amazon MGM Studios to integrate Avid’s creative tools, Media Composer and Avid NEXIS, on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The new integration enables the studio’s customers to deploy Avid’s editing and storage solutions via the cloud to fit their specific production needs. The collaboration is part of Amazon MGM […]

June 16, 2025

IMG to deliver FIFA Club World Cup programming for DAZN

DAZN, the sports streaming entertainment platform, has partnered with sports marketing agency, IMG, to deliver its UK and global English-language programming for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025T. Throughout the tournament, IMG will host DAZN’s Global English production hub, providing production facilities and technical infrastructure, alongside global content operations, to deliver 1,000+ hours of DAZN’s […]

June 13, 2025

Research: Loneliness driving poor mental health in film & TV industry

The Film and TV Charity, in partnership with The Centre for Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University, has published research into the relationship between mental health and loneliness. It reveals for that disproportionately high levels of loneliness experienced by people working behind the scenes in film and TV is a key driver of poor mental […]

June 12, 2025

BBC planning Doctor Who animation

The BBC is set to expand the Whoniverse as it launches plans for a new pre-school animation series which will see Doctor Who’s adventures come to CBeebies for the first time. The BBC has said it is “looking for a passionate production company to create and produce the series”, which will run independently from the […]

June 12, 2025

Netflix commits €1bn to Spanish content

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, has announced an investment of more than €1 billion in Spanish content production between 2025 and 2028. The streaming company, which is celebrating a decade since its arrival in Spain, reinforced its commitment to the local audiovisual industry at an event attended by the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro […]

June 11, 2025By Nik Roseveare

BBC developing anime series with Blink

BBC Studios Kids & Family is developing a new anime-inspired series for 8-12-year-olds – the primary title in its first-look deal with Blink Industries. Children Vs Battle SuperStars [working title] is a 22 x 22′ kids’ martial arts tournament epic set in a fantastical modern-day world. Inspired by the classics of the genre, it explores […]

June 10, 2025

Sky Kids commissions My Friend Maisy

Sky Kids has commissioned My Friend Maisy, a new 2D animated preschool series, from BBC Studios and Trustbridge Entertainment, based on the bestselling books by Lucy Cousins, which have sold over 46 million copies worldwide. Head writer Matilda Tristram (Peppa Pig), helps bring the series to life, following Maisy and her friends – Tallulah, Eddie, […]

June 10, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery splits in 2

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced plans to separate the company, in a tax-free transaction, into two publicly traded companies, which it says will enable each to maximise its potential. The Streaming & Studios company will consist of Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO and HBO Max, as well as […]

June 9, 2025