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Banijay Iberia opens new sports division

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 […]

October 21, 2024

Prime Video greenlights Simple Plan doc

Prime Video has announced an upcoming documentary chronicling the career of the multi-platinum-selling Canadian rock band, Simple Plan, as they tour the world in anticipation of their 25th anniversary. The untitled documentary, which is currently in production with Sphere Media, was announced by lead singer Pierre Bouvier live on stage in front of thousands of […]

October 21, 2024

The Wiggles partners with Sinking Ship for animated series

The Wiggles, the popular children’s entertainment group, and Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) a specialist in kids’ content, have partnered to develop a new animated series based on The Wiggles brand. The announcement was made jointly at MIPCOM by Luke O’Neill, CEO of The Wiggles, and Carla de Jong, Head of Co-Production and International Partnerships for […]

October 21, 2024

Morus appointed TAC Chair

The Council of TAC, the trade association for TV production in Wales, has appointed Llŷr Morus as its new Chair. Morus is Managing Director of production company Cynyrchiadau Mojo Productions and has been on TAC Council since 2022. Morus started his career working in production 30 years ago – working initially on light entertainment before […]

October 17, 2024By Colin Mann

Ai-Da robot makes history by creating doc with XOSQE Media

Ai-Da already gave a TED talk, addressed the United Nations and came up with the idea of an ‘A.I. Logo for humanoids’ – and and is now set to become the first A.I. Art Robot to auction an artwork at the prestigious auction house Sotheby’s, a moment that marks a significant milestone in both the […]

October 17, 2024

Mediapro opens post-production facility in Uruguay

Mediapro has launched a new post-production centre in Uruguay. The group has additionally announced the incorporation of Colour Studio, a Uruguayan colour correction and special effects company that has operated in the country since 2014. The centre offers a complete suite of post-production services needed for any audiovisual project, including colour correction, VFX, clean-up, mastering, […]

October 17, 2024

Channel 4 to boost impact across Nations and Regions

Channel 4 has unveiled what it calls its “biggest-ever intervention in the UK creative industries”, with a package of measures focused on three core areas – skills, content, and people – to serve and reflect the whole of the UK. This includes a £10 million (€11.9m) per annum, multi-year programme to support TV production roles, […]

October 16, 2024

Italy’s AV industry worth over €2bn

The Italian audiovisual sector has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, doubling in value and employment since 2017. According to a report by the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), the industry was worth over €2 billion in 2023, a 20 per cent increase from the previous year. This growth is driven by significant increases […]

October 16, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

UK Govt: Creative sector key to Industrial Strategy

The next generation of British industry has been fired-up and readied to reignite the UK’s industrial heartlands and kickstart economic growth, as the Government launches the first Industrial Strategy in seven years. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves have published a green paper designed to kickstart delivery […]

October 14, 2024By Colin Mann

Crayola, Hallmark expanding Rainbow Brite franchise

To mark Rainbow Brite’s 40th anniversary year, Crayola Studios and Hallmark have announced a reimagining of Hallmark’s iconic pop culture franchise that will encompass a feature film and TV series, both inspired by the creative heart of the Rainbow Brite brand.  Crayola Studios and Hallmark are partnering to bring Rainbow Brite’s joyful and inspirational themes […]

October 14, 2024By Nik Roseveare