{"id":10959,"date":"2021-05-05T09:53:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T13:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tveurope\/lookout-point-invests-new-comedy-outfit\/"},"modified":"2021-05-05T11:52:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:52:47","slug":"lookout-point-invests-in-new-comedy-outfit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tveurope\/2021\/05\/05\/lookout-point-invests-in-new-comedy-outfit\/","title":{"rendered":"Lookout Point Invests in New Comedy Outfit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lookout Point has taken a founding stake in Boffola Pictures, a new production company focused on comedy and comedy-drama for the U.K. and international markets.<\/p>\n<p>Boffola was established by former BBC execs Shane Allen and Kate Daughton. Lookout Point will provide commercial and strategic support to the new venture, with BBC Studios serving as global distribution partner for Boffola&#8217;s output.<\/p>\n<p>Faith Penhale, CEO of Lookout Point, said: \u201cShane and Kate really are the best in the business. As their truly spectacular list of credits proves, they have an unerring eye for the most brilliant, original talent and they know how to turn great ideas into era-defining, world-conquering shows. It is a privilege to be joining forces with them as they take this exciting next step together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Allen previously headed up comedy at BBC and Channel 4. Daughton was head of comedy commissioning at the BBC. 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