Friday round-up: Latest news, deals & hires
All the latest news from the global content industry on Friday, 5 December
Sunny Side of the Doc 2026 cancelled
La Rochelle-based international documentary festival had run for 35 years
Nat Geo names 72 Films exec as UK commissioner
Cate Hall steps into role vacated earlier this year by Simon Raikes
Netflix in exclusive talks to buy WBD
Global streaming giant leads race to acquire HBO Max and studio assets
Spain’s RTVE orders first microdrama
Public broadcaster’s short-form series comes in same week as commercial rival Atresmedia’s move into genre
SPT, Keshet International strike scripted remake pact
US studio gains first-look at slate of Israeli firm behind Homeland and The Baker and The Beauty
Show of the Week: School of Champions
Drama exploring the relationships and bonds formed at a prestigious skiing academy in Austria
