Why dwindling budgets were only part of the story at Sunny Side
Love Nature’s head of content, Alison Barrat, returns from French factual event having found resilience among producers
Pushing partnerships to the limit
From regional coproductions to global corporate alliances, there’s an unfortunate reality behind the surging popularity of partnerships
Apple TV+ lines up I’m Glad My Mom Died dramedy
Apple Studios, Merman, LuckyChap Entertainment to adapt iCarly star Jennette McCurdy’s hit memoir, with Jennifer Aniston starring
Maria Kivinen exits YLE to launch finance, sales firm
Norse Key Studios’ to represent formats such as Influencer Apprentice as well as scripted, factual and kids content
Blast nabs Mindhouse exec for creative director role
Barnaby Coughlin to lead on popular factual and formats
Nat Geo and C4 pre-buy Dash docs
Factual indie reveals slate on topics from Genghis Khan and American Independence to Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe’s brushes with the mob
Spain’s RTVE orders Benita transition docuseries
Show comes a year since Spanish celebrity announced her decision on Zeppelin show Baila Como Puedas
Blind Date revival leads Disney+ UK charge into reality and formats
Sean Doyle lays out commissioning plans as he adds Shine TV and BBCS alum Jon Swain to team
Broadcast magazine - June 2025
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