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Exclusive: Smithsonian Channel buys ‘Greek Island Odyssey’ from Drive
Smithsonian Channel in the US and Movistar in Spain have picked up a six-part docuseries…
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UK’s Channel 5 orders psychological thriller spin on story of Anne Boleyn
ViacomCBS-owned UK comcaster Channel 5 has commissioned a new three-part psychological thriller about Anne Boleyn,…
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Acorn TV, ViacomCBS’s C5 prep PD James ‘Inspector Dalgliesh’ adaptation
AMC Networks-owned streamer Acorn TV and Channel 5 have joined forces on an adaptation of…
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News round-up: Rabbit hires ex-Keshet exec to sales team; France 5 commissions Trojan War doc; Channel 5 order myth-busting Jack the Ripper series
Rabbit hires ex-Keshet exec to sales team Finland-based Rabbit Films has hired former Keshet International…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Where next for linear TV’s Covid boom?
Covid-19 enforced lockdowns around the world had propelled viewing figures for linear networks skywards but…
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News round-up: Hulu, BBC3 and Delevigne set course for ‘Planet Sex’; ‘Sweet Diva’ goes global; Channel 5 bulks up history slate
Hulu and BBC3 set course for ‘Planet Sex’ with Cara Delevigne US streamer Hulu and…
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ViacomCBS exec Ben Frow urges others to use ‘no diversity, no commission’ policy
Ben Frow, ViacomCBS Networks UK’s director of programmes, has said other broadcasters should adopt his…
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Deals round-up: ‘Aleph’ heads to market’; BBC acquires Awkwafina series; Channel 5 does short-form deal
Global Agency takes ‘Aleph’ to market Global Agency has acquired international distribution rights to the…
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TBI Weekly: Six takeaways from a week with the kids
From $15m funding slates to discussions about driving diversity, the past week has provided plenty…
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UK’s Channel 5 picks up shows from seven BAME-led indies
UK broadcaster Channel 5 has commissioned a range of projects from seven BAME (black, Asian…