Espresso Media has signed deals in Europe, MENA and the U.S. for two documentaries about the Vietnam War draft and the Holocaust.
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BBC Studios Slates Asian Premiere of Deep Dive Korea
April 24, 2025
BBC Studios has slated the Asian debut of Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure for May 11 on BBC Earth and BBC Player.
ABC News Debuts Pope Francis Special
April 23, 2025
ABC News’ hour-long special Celebrating Francis: The People’s Pope has premiered on ABC-owned TV stations, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.
Video Interview: Behind the Scenes of Secrets of the Penguins
April 23, 2025
National Geographic explorer Bertie Gregory and Talesmith’s Martin Williams and Ruth Roberts tell World Screen Newsflash about the experience of making Secrets of the Penguins in some of the Earth’s harshest environments, the safety precautions needed, the technology used and much more.
Jambika Docs Acquires Unwelcomed
April 22, 2025
Jambika Docs has acquired the Chilean documentary Si vas para Chile (Unwelcomed) for worldwide distribution.
HGTV Orders More of Hit Series with Retta
April 21, 2025
HGTV has ordered 12 new episodes of its series Scariest House in America and Ugliest House in America, starring actor, comedian and home design enthusiast Retta.
ARTE Distribution Adds Live Music Collection to Catalog
April 21, 2025
ARTE Distribution has added a collection of live music performances featuring classical orchestras and contemporary pop artists to its catalog.
Matthew Modine & Adam Rackoff Board Michael Caton-Jones Doc
April 18, 2025
Matthew Modine, Adam Rackoff and their Cinco Dedos Peliculas production company have boarded Partickular Films and Two Rivers Media’s documentary Michael Caton-Jones: This Broxburn Boy’s Life.
CBS Sets Cooking Competition with Padma Lakshmi
April 17, 2025
CBS has ordered America’s Culinary Cup (w.t.), a new cooking competition series from food expert Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef, Taste the Nation), for the 2025-26 broadcast season.
ITN Explores Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office for Channel 4
April 17, 2025
ITN Productions has produced the fast-turnaround current affairs documentary Trump Revolution: 100 Days That Changed the World for Channel 4.