Kristin Brzoznowski

Escapade Media has aligned with Sallyanne Ryan Archer’s Maiden and Rodrigo Vidal Dawson (Blackfisch) to option Frances Whiting’s book The Best Kind of Beautiful to adapt for TV.

The nominations for the 2020 International Emmy Awards have been announced today by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, with 44 nominees across 11 categories and 20 countries.

Paul Zilk has decided to step down from his role as president and CEO of Reed MIDEM, organizer of such events as MIPCOM and MIPTV, with Michel Filzi named as his successor.

Apple has ordered High Desert, which will star Patricia Arquette (Boyhood, Escape at Dannemora, The Act), who will also executive produce.

Banijay Rights has set up its new sales structure, following Banijay’s acquisition of Endemol Shine Group, under the leadership of CEO Cathy Payne.

Co-CEOs Mark and Carl Fennessy are stepping down from their roles at Endemol Shine Australia, with Peter Newman to run the business as chief executive officer.

Ruptly has established Ruptly Academy, a new virtual school that aims to discover the next generation of journalism talent.

The 72nd Emmy Awards saw HBO take home 11 wins, including four for the limited series Watchmen, while the comedy Schitt's Creek scored a record-setting sweep with seven wins in seven categories.

Beyond Rights has tapped Jimmy Humphrey as head of acquisitions and co-productions, while Simona Argenti has been confirmed as head of sales.

Canada's CTV is set to air the David E. Kelley drama Big Sky, simulcast with ABC in the U.S.