Wednesday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Wednesday, 12 August
SkyShowtime future in limbo as uncertainty fuels fear
Multiple sources point to string of senior departures and threat of redundancies amid Paramount takeover activity
Roku axes American Bake Off
The Great American Baking Show been cancelled after four series
Vertical drama platform LumiView strikes author deals
Fremantle alum Vivian Yin’s company developing series with writers of New York Times bestsellers
Apple TV orders Alfonso Cuarón thriller Ascension
Project stars Outlander’s Caitríona Balfe and hails from team behind streamer’s recent drama Disclaimer
Fremantle helps RTL profits soar by 50%
RTL Group EBITA hits £204.2m in first half of 2026














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































