All articles by Richard Middleton – Page 7
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NewsPrime Video, Fremantle order Catherine Zeta-Jones thriller
Kill Jackie (w/t) sees a woman attempting to avoid being killed by hitmen
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NewsAmazon MGM Studios’ James Farrell to exit
Head of international originals is leaving to launch his own company focused on young adult content
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NewsStudioCanal UK rejigs leadership
Chief Alex Hamilton promoted to international role with Katheryn Needham taking up UK reins
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NewsYour Honor lands Israeli format first in China
Yes Studios’ scripted format has already been remade in nine countries
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NewsBBCS exits Indian production with Banijay Asia deal
Move by BBC Studios comes after nearly two decades in the country
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NewsPotential ITVS deal supported by investors – report
Analysts place £3bn valuation on UK-based production giant
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NewsBBCS, Fremantle distribution chiefs highlight UK scripted ‘crisis’
Big increase seen in number of UK scripted projects unable to find budgets
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NewsAlex Gibney sells majority stake in Jigsaw Productions
Prolific filmmaker strikes deal with Wendy Schmidt as docs market faces ongoing squeeze
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NewsPrime Video eyes local influencers after Mr Beast hit
Kelly Day also says streamer’s international budgets are being maintained despite sports investments
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NewsApple TV+ preps K-pop series with CJ ENM, Eureka
Competition show has Lionel Richie, Megan Thee Stallion and PSY onboard
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NewsPublicis, CAA execs eye branded content surge as trust builds
Growth of brand-supported content expected as producers look for additional revenue streams
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NewsRoku’s Eilenberg urges unscripted support for California
Former ITV Studios exec’s comments come as producers exit Hollywood for lower cost territories
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NewsAmazon MGM Studios, Wheelhouse execs on expanding unscripted horizons
Barry Poznick points to Prime Video’s gameshow Wish List as example of reimagining what IP can be used for
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NewsFinancing takes centre stage as unscripted budgets bite
Rights flexibility, international partners and working with advertisers all being explored to offset production costs
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CommentA change in mindset is key to being in the mix in 2026
Squeezed budgets and migrating audiences will make it another challenging year for the international industry
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NewsWBD’s Jason Sarlanis on ‘recalibrating’ TNT and TBS
Executive also looking to fuel sibling network ID with unique true crime docuseries
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NewsKinetic Content hires Laura Gibson to launch UK arm
Experienced exec appointed managing director as The North Road Company looks to expand format push in the UK
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NewsDeadliest Catch’s Original Prods ups Brian Lovett
Promotion follows the launch of a FAST channel and a push into YouTube-first programming
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NewsS4C appoints chief content officer
Cwmni Da boss Llion Iwan set for return to Welsh broadcaster
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NewsGermany’s Prime Video to share reality show with YouTube
Banijay’s Mission Unknown: Atlantic will be launched on YouTube following Prime Video roll-out