A24 hires Lookout Point co-heads Laura Lankester, Will Johnston to bolster UK TV operations
New arrivals will continue to produce and deliver Netflix’s Pride And Prejudice and BritBox’s Tommy And Tuppence.
‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ series to release next year with additional characters
The Duffer brothers are executive producing the new ‘Stranger Things’ animated series.
Ollie Madden to leave Film4 to head UK film at Netflix
The surprise move reflects a revival of Netflix’s UK film stategy; Farhana Bhula set to be interim head of Film4
Molly Manning Walker to direct women’s football series ‘Major Players’ for A24, Channel 4
The UK filmmaker follows up her acclaimed debut ‘How To Have Sex’.
Mediawan restructures global TV sales division with Leonine rejig
Former NBCUniversal and Sky exec Patrick Phelan is among those departing.
Norwegian series sweep top prizes at Canneseries as attendance rises 10%
The festival’s ninth edition will run April 23-28.
Alex Mahon to leave C4 this summer
Broadcaster’s first female chief executive has been in post for close to eight years.
Banijay explores deal to buy ITV - report
The French production giant is in early stage talks with the broadcaster, according to The Financial Times.
‘Heartstopper’ to conclude with feature-length TV film from ‘Still Alice’ director
Heartstopper will again be produced by See-Saw Films and its in-house label Fanboy, led by exec producer Patrick Walters.
Netflix film viewing in Asia-Pacific up nearly 20% in 2024
The figure was revealed at a showcase event in Tokyo
Canal+ names Anna Marsh chief content officer
StudioCanal chief’s new remit reflects broader global plans for French giant.
South Korean content overtakes UK in global Netflix viewership
The figures are led by ‘Squid Game’ season two.
JJ Abrams’ ‘Duster’, AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ heading to Canneseries 2025
France’s TV festival has unveiled its official selection, including the international competition.
