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Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires

All the latest news from the global content industry on Thursday, 27 August

Gaudí’s Challenge, produced alongside Curiosity Studios, NHK, Atomis Media

Gédéon Media asset sale to open on Friday

Three lots including more than 2,000 hours of TV docs and 19 feature films among holdings being sold

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Patrick Holland cemented as UK boss of Banijay Entertainment

Experienced exec will have responsibility for ‘the majority’ of the former All3Media UK labels

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Netflix extends Shonda Rhimes deal

Arrangement extends to label Shondaland and producing partner Betsy Beers

Broadcast cover August 2026

Broadcast magazine - August 2026

Kate Phillips on shaping a quiet revolution at the BBC; What’s the recipe for success on YouTube; Farewell to Edinburgh