Yrsa Daley-Ward’s acclaimed debut fiction novel The Catch – a genre-defying supernatural thriller exploring sisterhood, identity, and the radical act of choosing yourself – is in development for television with Osun Group. The series promises to deliver a haunting blend of family drama, psychological tension, and supernatural intrigue, and marks Daley-Ward’s debut as a television […]
Statistics show that HMRC paid out £2.4 billion (€2.7bn) in creative industries tax reliefs and expenditure credits for the year to March 31st 2024 – a 10 per cent increase from £2.19 billion in the previous year. High-end TV reliefs continue to dominate the picture with claims at record levels of £1.1 billion. In fact, […]
Riedel Communications has announced an expansion of its SimplyLive live production portfolio, introducing new solutions and enhancements designed to deliver greater adaptability, scalability, and integration for broadcast, sports, and live event workflows. The launch includes the new Flex licensing program for the SimplyLive Production Suite, the introduction of the RiView video review system, expanded RiMotion […]
Vancouver-based production company Big Time Decent has launched Big Time Decent International, a new distribution division established to take its growing content slate to broadcasters, streamers and other platforms overseas. The upcoming MIPCOM in Cannes this October will be the new business’s first official international market, where it will be joining other Canadian businesses in […]
Banijay Entertainment has reported H1 group revenue up +3 per cent to €1.42 billion. EBITDA held strong at €208 million, up +6 per cent YOY, with increased profitability vs 2024 at 14.6 per cent. Production revenue up 1.6 per cent to €1.1 billion and distribution revenue up 0.6 per cent to €149 million, with a […]
MovieVerse Studios, the mainstream content arm of IN10 Media Network, has partnered with Beacon Media to launch a global content alliance focused on amplifying stories from the Global South. This collaboration aims to create a borderless content ecosystem spanning Hollywood, India, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Aditya Pittie, Managing Director, IN10 Media Network, […]
Emergent, a new force in media production solutions and content visualisation, has officially launched. The AI- and data-driven technology and services company brings a new standard in AI-enabled content creation solutions, interactive experiences, and immersive creative services to the media and entertainment industry, and is set to make its public debut at IBC2025. “Emergent was […]
Entertainment company CJ ENM has announced the launch of First Light StoryHouse – a label created under its new Asian Content Initiative, designed to amplify Asian voices worldwide. First Light StoryHouse will focus on identifying and supporting authentic Asian and Asian American stories and introducing them to global audiences. The vision for this effort was […]
Particle6, the UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, has announced that industry veteran Tom Davidson has joined the business as its first Chief Commercial Officer, following a period as a consultant. Davidson has worked in the international television industry for 30 years, holding various senior management roles, including General Manager of Sony Pictures […]
Daniel Efergan, former Executive Creative Director of Interactive & Innovation at animation studio Aardman, has launched a consultancy that will advise production companies on navigating the challenges and maximising the opportunities of AI. Aardman will be Efergan’s first client. Working with production companies across the worlds of animation, filmmaking and games, the new consultancy will […]