Kristin Brzoznowski

National Geographic has greenlit Tucci: The Heart of Italy (w.t.), following the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Stanley Tucci across the country.

Guy Fieri has signed a new multiyear exclusive deal with Food Network, continuing to take an active role in the development and production of his own series through his Knuckle Sandwich production banner and partnering with the network and producers on new and existing shows.

Curiosity has appointed Ludo Dufour as VP of licensing, a newly created role.

British TV executive Nick Bullen has launched 53 Degrees Global, which houses the new production label Love Monday, alongside existing indies Spun Gold TV, Penny Lane Entertainment and Wise Wolf.

Gebrueder Beetz Filmproduktion has wrapped production on a new documentary special that follows the events of October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked an electronic music festival near the Gaza-Israel border.

A second part to the HBO original The Jinx, continuing the investigation of Robert Durst, has been slated for Max for 2024.

72 Films’ Charlotte Rodrigues takes World Screen Newsflash behind the scenes of JFK: One Day in America, discussing the narrative techniques used to transport viewers right into the moments of confusion, chaos and grief during the fateful day that former U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Drag star Trixie Mattel, along with partner and motel co-owner David Silver, has a new series coming to HGTV, Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home.

Among a raft of new series for National Geographic, a trio of greenlights examine pivotal moments in history, including a WWII project executive produced by Idris Elba.

BBC Studios has sealed international presales for the third installment of its Natural History Unit’s landmark series Planet Earth, presented by Sir David Attenborough.