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Thursday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires

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

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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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MGM+ takes Gemma Arterton’s Secret Service into US

Sale of Potboiler Productions thriller among last to be struck by outgoing All3Media International’s US exec Jen Askin

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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