Broadcast International

Netflix extends Japan push with Nippon TV drama

All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 2 September

Platform will be available on Sky in UK, offering interactive features and 160,000 hours of South Asian content

Marco Bassetti, Edward Berger, Jane Tranter and Anna Marsh among line-up for October edition

Global Content Studios exec and former FAST chief to exit as part of cost-savings move at the company

Disney+ and Canal+ buy 5’s The Game
Sales come ahead of scripted thriller’s second season launch on Paramount-owned UK channel
ZDF Studios preps Neo Match Up roll-out
German entertainment format to be taken out to international buyers following local debut earlier this year
Tuesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Tuesday, 1 September
ITV pilots Dutch format Let’s Play Ball
YouTube-originated show remade by Last One Laughing UK labels
Apple TV takes Small Prophets global
First season of Mackenzie Crook comedy to become available on streamer around the world from October and in the UK from next year
Copenhagen TV Festival: Key takeaways
BBC, Netflix, HBO Max and Prime Video among companies appearing at Nordic industry’s flagship event