BAFTA has announced the launch of BAFTA Playback, a new digital series presented in collaboration with Samsung, the Official Screen Partner of BAFTA. The series delves into career-defining moments and influences behind some of the most celebrated talents in film and TV, featuring commentary and clips curated by the actors themselves. Availble now on BAFTA’s […]
Studio Lambert, the production company behind some of the most talked-about reality and entertainment series on both sides of the Atlantic, is reinforcing its creative leadership as it continues to scale its unscripted output. Toni Ireland, a long-standing creative force within Studio Lambert, has been promoted to Deputy Creative Director. Meanwhile Stephen Lovelock, a seasoned […]
Independent distributor All3Media International has concluded a raft of presales for Hera Pictures’ I Fought the Law starring BAFTA winner Sheridan Smith, as numerous broadcasters sign rights to the powerful new factual drama ahead of its UK broadcast. Launching on ITV in the UK this autumn, the four-part drama has been acquired by POLAR+ for France. […]
UNIT has announced the appointment of Drew Jones as its new Director of Film & Episodic VFX. An accomplished executive with over three decades of experience in the global VFX industry, Jones joins the studio to lead and expand its longform VFX offering across high-end television and feature film. Jones’ career spans some of the most […]
BAFTA-winning and Scottish independent production company Synchronicity Films has secured the screen rights to The Good Father, the masterful new thriller by Liam McIlvanney. A gripping story set on the Ayrshire coast, The Good Father explores the devastating impact of trauma, family secrets and community suspicion when a child goes missing from the beach outside […]
BBC Commercial, the media company which is part of the BBC Group, has released its annual results as part of the BBC’s Annual Report and Accounts, marking a year where the company delivered record revenues of £2.2 billion (2023/24: £1.9 billion) and EBITDA of £228 million (2023/24: £199 million), driven by a diversified portfolio; strong […]
Independent film, television and theatre agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has announced the appointment of Jodi Shields to the position of Chairwoman, with overall responsibility for the company. Celebrating three decades at the agency, Shields is stepping into this newly created role, having previously overseen the agency’s Film and Television business. Tracy Brimm, who joined […]
As the BAFTA and Rose d’Or winning television series celebrates its tenth anniversary on our screens, Taskmaster has revealed the new line-up of comedians who will take part in the 20th season of the hit show. The Taskmaster Greg Davies and his faithful admin keeper Alex Horne have gathered some of the most eclectic comedy […]
BAFTA has announced that Hilary Rosen, chair of the Television Committee, has been appointed deputy chair of its Board of Trustees, following a competitive election process. Alongside BAFTA’s chair, Sara Putt, Roses will help oversee the delivery of BAFTA’s mission as an arts charity to champion creatives and practitioners working in film, games and TV, […]
Sky and streaming service NOW have confirmed that the brand-new Sky Exclusive film Hill will air on July 2nd. The unique family story, set against the backdrop of the fastest sport in the world, follows 1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill as he defies the odds and overcomes tragedy to step out of his […]