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Banijay Belgium is to produce a Flemish adaptation of Starstruck for VTM, marking the fifth version of the studio entertainment format.

The co-founder and chief creative officer talks about new premium factual projects.

The December digital editions of World Screen, TV Asia and TV Listings include embedded videos, links to our market-leading video portal, WorldScreenings.com, and more in an elegant, user-friendly design targeted to on-the-go reading.

The GREAT! Player, a VOD service from Narrative Entertainment, has launched on the Freeview Play and YouView TV platforms.

Pernel Media is prepping a slate of history titles, including Rise and Fall of the Inca, ordered by RMC Découverte (Altice Media).

TV Asahi’s Ossan’s Love, which gained popularity in Japan and other Asian countries, is returning after a years-long hiatus as Ossan’s Love Returns, which the company is spotlighting in the TV Asia Screenings Festival.

Lightning International has expanded its team with the appointments of Eric Tan as director of content sales for Asia, David Newton as director of business strategy and Desmond Chung as head of marketing and communications.

Banijay has launched the department Banijay Branded Entertainment (BBE), led by Carlotta Rossi Spencer, head of branded entertainment business development.

Guy Fieri has signed a new multiyear exclusive deal with Food Network, continuing to take an active role in the development and production of his own series through his Knuckle Sandwich production banner and partnering with the network and producers on new and existing shows.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has ordered a mix of five new and returning titles for discovery+ and linear.