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WBITVP expands into Italy

international production and distribution business Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that it is opening a new production business in Italy. Located in Milan, WBITVP Italy marks the 15th territory for WBITVP’s production activities, with the new office becoming the 22nd production company in total, joining WBITVP businesses across EMEA, Australia and New […]

February 13, 2025

Fremantle appoints Denny as VP Commercial, Global Drama

Fremantle has appointed Fran Denny as VP Commercial, Global Drama reporting to Seb Shorr, COO Global Drama, Fremantle. In this newly created role Denny will work closely with Shorr on the commercial operations of the Global Drama team, leading on deal making for our first look producers, supporting the broader group film strategy, and sourcing […]

December 19, 2024

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking coming to Prime Video UK

Prime Video has announced that the newest addition to the Wizarding World franchise, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, will debut on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this December. The first six episodes will launch on December 17th and the finale will follow on December 20th. The series blends storytelling and fantastical edible creations […]

November 8, 2024By Nik Roseveare

WBITVP Germany promotes Löbbert to Director of Fiction

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that Kristina Löbbert has been promoted to the role of Director of Fiction at WBITVP Germany, taking the lead on developing, financing and producing the company’s scripted content in the territory. Löbbert, who has been with Cologne-based WBITVP since 2023, will replace Bernd von Fehrn, who is […]

October 28, 2024

WBITVP reveals slate of finished programming for MIPCOM

Following its recent announcement regarding a new slate of formats for MIPCOM, Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has revealed a new slate of finished programming, set to launch to buyers next week in Cannes. The slate features a varied selection of new documentaries, factual entertainment, entertainment and reality titles. Documentaries Suranne Jones: Witches (2×60’, […]

October 14, 2024

Happy Accidents partners with Kevin & Co for The Sanctuary

LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents has announced its coproduction with leading New Zealand-based production company Kevin & Co on new original comedy series The Sanctuary (8×22’) developed with Warner Bros Discovery NZ. The Sanctuary is a comedy series following Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand. After selling an innocuous app, […]

October 10, 2024

WBITVP unveils slate of 20 new formats

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has unveiled a slate of 20 new formats for autumn 2024 and beyond, launching to the international market at MIPCOM later this October. The new slate covers reality, entertainment and factual entertainment genres, as well as scripted formats, and incorporates iconic content brands, twists on established hits and a […]

October 7, 2024

Pays named MD at WBITVP Belgium

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announcd that Ben Pays will join WBITVP Belgium as Managing Director on October 7th. Pays will be responsible for the general management and commercial and operational leadership of WBITVPB’s non-scripted entertainment and authentic fiction business. He is also charged with developing new ideas and adapting existing IP from […]

October 1, 2024

WBITVP signs Magnolia Network distribution deal

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that it will handle the international distribution of the latest original formats commissioned by Magnolia Network, the media joint-venture between Warner Bros Discovery and Magnolia co-founders Chip and Joanna Gaines. The collaboration will see WBITVP distribute three new unscripted titles, all executive-produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines: […]

September 30, 2024

Warner Bros hires BBC Studios’ Renaud

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announced that André Renaud will join the business in November as Global Vice President Finished and Format Sales, and Revenue Generation. Based in London and reporting directly to Andrew Zein, WBITVP’s EVP Creative, Format Development and Sales, Renaud will take direct responsibility for overseeing the teams selling the […]

September 25, 2024