In line with official guidance against large gatherings of people, the Royal Television Society (RTS) has decided to streamline the format of this year’s Programme Awards, which will now be live-streamed.
Read More »BBC Studios Promotes Maggy Chan to MD of Global Distribution
BBC Studios has elevated Maggy Chan to the newly created role of managing director of its global distribution division.
Read More »Russian Deals for eOne’s The Rookie, Deputy & More
Entertainment One (eOne) has licensed more than 500 hours of programming across free- and pay-TV platforms, as well as to SVOD partners, in Russia.
Read More »Channel 4 News & Current Affairs Chief Dorothy Byrne Steps Down
After more than 15 years leading Channel 4’s news and current affairs output, Dorothy Byrne has decided to step down as head of news and current affairs and will take on the specially created role of editor at large.
Read More »Colin Firth’s Raindog Moves into TV with New Investment
The UK Creative Content EIS Fund has invested in Raindog Films, co-founded by Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth and music industry veteran Ged Doherty, with plans to expand production into high-end TV content.
Read More »Movistar & Disney+ Pact in Spain
The Walt Disney Company Iberia and Telefónica have inked a deal to make Movistar the strategic distributor for Disney+’s launch in Spain.
Read More »Disney+ Unveils U.K. Launch Slate
Disney+ has revealed its full launch-day lineup for the U.K., with 500-plus films, more than 350 series and a slate of 26 exclusive originals.
Read More »Danish Comedian Lars Hjortshøj Starring in New NENT Group Original
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) is prepping the romantic comedy Big Lars, headlined by the Danish comedian Lars Hjortshøj, as its next original production.
Read More »Sky Introduces New Netflix Bundle as “Sky Ultimate TV”
Sky has introduced a new package that integrates originals such as Chernobyl and Catherine the Great and Netflix for £25 a month.
Read More »U.K. to Exit Creative Europe Program
The U.K. will not be seeking to participate in the next Creative Europe program, due to start in January 2021.
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