ITV Studios has announced additions to its global sales division, appointing Louisa Forsyth as Vice President, UK and Ireland Sales, and Jonathan Hughes as Vice President, Germany and Benelux Sales. Both executives will report directly to Jemma Harvey, Executive Vice President, EMEA & UK Sales and Distribution. In her new role, Forsyth will lead distribution […]
RoseBerry Media has announced the launch of a epis, a vertical streaming service delivering mobile-first entertainment. Now available globally via the App Store, Google Play and mobile web, the service launches with more than 100 titles spanning curated series, cinematic originals, reimagined favourites and premium television IP adapted for vertical viewing across true crime, drama, […]
independent distribution company All3Media International has secured global rights to Dirty Business (3 x 1 hour), a factual drama from the BAFTA winning team at Halcyon Heart Films, which follows the 10-year investigation to uncover a national sewage scandal across England. Premiering earlier this year on Channel 4 in the UK to critical acclaim, public […]
Paramount+ has announced that Meet the Fishers (w/t), a new reality docusoap following one of Britain’s most viral families. Rising to fame on social media in 2022, Big John and his family captured the nation’s attention with his Chinese takeaway orders, his now famous catchphrase “Bosh!” and the family’s infectious energy. The series will follow […]
UKTV has announced that Jonathan Newman stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, alongside continuing wider BBC Studios responsibilities. Additionally, David Swetman has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Content Partnerships & Sales (UK/Ireland), UKTV and BBC Studios. Newman (pictured), who recently played a key role in securing a deal […]
Independent distributor All3Media International has announced a pre-sale line-up for Potboiler’s international espionage thriller Secret Service. Suspenseful, timely and cinematic, Secret Service follows senior MI6 officer Kate Henderson (Gemma Arterton) as a covert investigation uncovers evidence that a high-ranking UK politician may be working as a Russian asset. With trust shattered and her career on the […]
A report from investment bank Berenberg on the merger between the media production giants Banijay and All3Media is positive about the plan. “We view the rationale for the merger positively, as it strengthens Banijay’s catalogue and scale,” said the bank’s report. Berenberg is recommending Banijay a ‘BUY’ for its clients and a price target of […]
Little Dot Studios’ specialist branded content production agency, WING, has teamed up with TED to launch The TED Idea Search, a new global YouTube-first competition series designed to uncover fresh ideas from everyday voices around the world. The project invites emerging thinkers to step forward with a six-minute talk that has the power to inspire, […]
Banijay Group and RedBird IMI, the joint venture backed by RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi-based IMI media group, have entered into a strategic partnership to merge Banijay Entertainment and All3Media. The new company will be known as simply Banijay. The new production company, producer of titles including The Traitors, Big Brother, Survivor, Peaky Blinders, […]
Independent international broadcaster, Viasat World, has confirmed its entry into the Maltese market. Through a new distribution agreement with Melita TV, Viasat World now brings a curated portfolio of TV channels to audiences in Malta, further strengthening its footprint in Europe. Melita TV subscribers can now access five of Viasat World’s channels, including its factual […]