Sara Alessi

Starz has acquired the observational documentary White Boy, based on the story of Richard Wershe, Jr., who is the focus of the upcoming feature film White Boy Rick with Matthew McConaughey.

Gusto Worldwide Media is launching Gusto TV as a dedicated channel on XUMO in the U.S.

Discovery Channel has promoted Scott Lewers to executive VP of multiplatform programming and digital media, while Jennifer Williams will take on a newly created role.

Bomanbridge Media has partnered with Mandarin Film on Into the Heart of China: Walking the Yangtze, which will follow extreme British adventurer Ash Dykes as he attempts to walk the length of Asia’s longest river.

Oxygen Media has inked an overall development deal with Paul Holes, the detective who helped catch the Golden State Killer.

Passion Distribution has acquired a raft of talent-led documentary and factual-entertainment programming featuring presenters such as Stacey Dooley.

GRB Entertainment has hired Mark Burnett Productions and Televisa USA alum Patrice Choghi as its senior VP of international.

Gusto Worldwide Media has inked a deal that will see eight original series and four specials become available on Pluto TV in the U.S.

FremantleMedia’s Original Productions (OP) has hired industry veteran Brian Lovett to serve as its executive VP of production and development.

PBS will air Autumnwatch: New England, a new live event, as part of its co-production partnership with the BBC.