Adapting to a new scripted calling
Fifth Season’s Chris Rice on the evolving world of US-UK drama deals and why shows with mid-range budgets aren’t necessarily a thing of the past
Lena Dunham on her slate, creative freedom and Too Much
Girls creator lifts the lid on her Netflix deal, working in the UK and the joy of the streaming revolution
ABC revives Scrubs after 15-year hiatus
US medical comedy drafts in key former cast members for reboot
Brown Bob co-founder heads to Content Kings
Nicki Gottlieb joins as chief operating officer as indie picks up Brown Bob catalogue
Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 11 July
In brief: Consultancy launch; C4 comms; Natpe & Realscreen; Weakest Link France; Bluey to Europe
Richard Tulk-Hart sets up consultancy business
Virgin Island exec sets up shop
Double Act creative chief Larry Walford exits to launch unscripted label Creation Content
ABC and HBO Max among buyers of UKTV’s I, Jack Wright
Federation Stories drama picked up in Australia, Europe and Hong Kong
Broadcast magazine - June 2025
C4’s in-house production dilemma; The rapid rise of visualised podcasts; Hot Shots 2025
