The Whisper Group, a global production company specialising in creative storytelling for sports, documentaries, branded content unscripted entertainment, eSports and events, has announced that Bethan Evans has been appointed as Managing Director, Sport, with Mark Cole taking on Group Managing Director responsibilities. Evans is an experienced and respected operator in Broadcast and Production, and has […]
Fremantle has announced a three-year deal with the newly established Eureka Studios, formed by former Eureka Productions’ co-CEOs Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin. With the pair stepping up to lead Eureka Studios as co-CEOs of the new venture, Rikkie Proost will take on the role of CEO Eureka Productions, a Fremantle company. Under the three-year […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that Jose Maria Caro, currently Director of Original Production for Max in Spain, will assume responsibility for Scripted Local Originals for Max in Spain where he will lead the development and production of Max’s original scripted productions in the country. Caro will oversee some of Max’s most anticipated local […]
Freeform Group has announced the creation of a new production label Double FTV. The label is led by A Place in the Sun Executive Producer Michelle Heeley who will take on additional duties as Double FTV’s Creative Director. Freeform Productions will continue to produce A Place in the Sun for Channel 4, while Double FTV […]
Research has found that many of those working in post production have their human rights impacted in a range of troubling ways. The research, which used existing data sets and involved in-depth interviews with 28 individuals, found evidence of systemic issues across all aspects of post production, including exploitative working practices, significant detrimental impacts on […]
Fintan Maguire, creative director, executive producer and format creator, has launched a new production company, High Rock Media. With its primary office in Belfast, Northern Ireland, High Rock Media also has a base in London. The company will focus on marrying traditional programme-making with new twists and innovation to create compelling shows. It has already […]
El Estudio, the Mexican production company, has picked up acclaimed Australian comedy format Here Come the Habibs for Mexican audiences from LA-based studio Happy Accidents. Here Come the Habibs, originally developed and produced in Australia for Channel 9, made television history as the first mainstream comedy series featuring a Middle Eastern family in a leading […]
AI is rapidly changing the way people are interacting with entertainment and companies are embracing AI to streamline operations and improve efficiencies in producing, marketing and distributing content. While AI tools are being used to create images, music, scripts, ads and other video content, the lines between what’s ‘real’ and ‘fake’ are becoming even blurrier […]
Location Collective, a provider of production space and filming locations, has announced its exclusive representation of the former corporate headquarters of the Pentland Group in North Finchley. The Lakeside Campus, an expansive and versatile site, is now available for film, television, and commercial productions with key features including: The combination of retro and contemporary aesthetics […]
Representation matters. For the disability community, authentic media portrayal isn’t just important, it’s necessary. Stereotypes often overshadow real experiences, missing critical voices. This gap affects not only public perception but policies and everyday lives too. Including people with disabilities in storytelling creates a more accurate narrative. It shapes how society understands ability and fosters equity. […]