Dan Johnstone has partnered with Asylum Entertainment Group’s founder and CEO, Steve Michaels, to launch the production company Breaklight Pictures in a joint venture with The Content Group.

Submarine and Pumpernickel Films have partnered with media expert Douglas Rushkoff to create Exponential, which tells the story of how the digital economy has spun out of control, with ARTE on board as commissioning broadcaster.

Chachi Senior, an Emmy Award-winning producer and longtime network executive, has joined Truly Original as head of development.

Drive has secured the rights for a new documentary film that recounts the final year of John Lennon’s life, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the iconic musician’s death.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has ordered new seasons for four of its hit unscripted series that spotlight love and relationships, among them Love & Marriage: Huntsville.

Asylum Entertainment Group’s The Content Group (TCG) has acquired Dance Moms producer Collins Avenue Entertainment from Kew Media Group.

Jamie Oliver is returning with a brand-new series, which will see the celebrity chef traveling around the U.K. to help a nation of takeaway lovers get cooking again.

Magical Elves, producer of such reality hits as Top Chef and Project Runway, has tapped Joel Zimmer as executive VP of development, in addition to promoting Samantha Hanks to lead casting and talent relations.

Cineflix Rights has closed a first-look development deal with the U.K. indie Curious Films, which counts among its roster Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People & Counting, Charlotte Church: My Family And Me and Britain’s Youngest Football Boss.

Banijay Rights has taken on international distribution for the exclusive Thomas Markle: My Story documentary, providing insight into the decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step down from royal duties.