All articles by John Elmes
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NewsAnalysis: Netflix-Warner Bros reactions and warnings
Industry observers say ambition must not end at $83bn (£62bn) price tag
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NewsCasey Bloys: HBO budgets unaffected by looming M&A
Content chief of cable brand and flagship WBD streamer says planning is ongoing for 2027 and 2028
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FeaturesSky-ITV takeover: creating a ‘UK commercial streaming champion’
Pay-TV giant’s £1.6bn proposal to buy PSB’s broadcast and streaming assets centres on reach, complementary content and windowing possibilities
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NewsSky and Blue Ant renew natural history content deal
Pay-TV giant’s network Sky Nature will continue to receive content from Canadian company’s premium global brand Love Nature
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NewsFeaturistic Films preps Ellen Roome factual drama
Bardot and Silverback indie developing story around bereaved mother and ‘Jools’ Law’ architect’s ongoing campaign for justice
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NewsSky appoints head of docs commissioning
Hayley Reynolds takes up newly created position having ordered docs such as Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park
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NewsLisa Nandy takes aim at political critics of the BBC
Culture secretary affirms need for ‘sustainably-funded, fiercely independent’ corporation
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NewsRalph Lee lands at Love
Former BBC Studios and C4 exec to step into role vacated by Richard McKerrow
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NewsTubi UK enters FAST world
Local chief Ross Appleton touts ‘additive’ content offering as platform continues growth and learnings phase
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NewsHow do you solve a problem like Tess and Claudia?
Broadcast rings round the great and good of the ents industry to see who should be top of the pile for the biggest gig on TV
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FeaturesSwitching The Witcher: the monster show returns
On the set of Netflix’s fantasy epic, execs open up about replacing stars, creating visceral worlds and why battles are like ballroom dancing
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NewsTriple Brew founder lands at Banijay
Ed de Burgh takes up role in global development team at super-indie’s Creative Networks division
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NewsEntertainment and humour: what to expect from TLC’s UK refresh
WBD UK networks content chief Graham Lafferty lifts lid on nascent commissioning plans for soon-to-be free-to-air channel
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NewsATS moves headquarters to London
Danny Sanz promoted to chief exec at LA-founded entertainment and production company
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NewsArgonon up for sale
Fourteen-year-old UK and US production group has appointed ABP Advisory to broker a deal
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NewsITVS strikes overall deal with Nordic formats duo
Super-indie will collaborate with Kenneth Kristensen and Karsten Bartholin’s Banjo Formats on original programming
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NewsITV America chief on rights amid a shifting US market
David George explains why Nobody’s Fool is headed to the UK’s ITV rather than a development deal with a US broadcaster
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FeaturesFactual creeps in front as drama takes a hit
While scripted Hot Pick submissions are down, true crime, celebrity travelogues, science and history docs are going strong
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NewsRebecca Glashow to exit BBC Studios
Streaming chief departing after five years, with Zai Bennett and Marcus Arthur handed extra responsibilities
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NewsITVS unites US businesses under David George
ITV America boss will oversee all scripted and unscripted projects, with Philippe Maigret exiting