Hong Kong broadcaster ATV returns to production with UK’s Phoenix Waters
First project, suspense thriller Lockdown, was filmed across five countries during the pandemic.
MIPTV 2021 to move online in April dates due to pandemic
Organiser still hope to host Mipcom as a physical event in October 2021.
Lars von Trier developing third and final season of TV series ‘The Kingdom’
The Kingdom had been a hit for Danish public broadcaster DR in 1994 and 1997.
Netflix unveils new UK scripted series with Sam Mandes, Andy Serkis, Rowan Atkinson
House Productions, Imaginarium & Neal Street shows among seven scripted series.
Screen Flanders invests $2.4m into nine film and TV projects
Directorial debut of ‘Broken Circle Breakdown’ actress Veerle Baetens among features.
Emmy rule change moves films on Academy viewing platform out of consideration
Steps taken ”to ensure that the Emmys remain relevant and in step with our industry’s ongoing evolution.”
Singapore ATF further highlights streaming shift in Covid-hit year
Although Asian OTT players have seen a big increase in viewership, speakers also discussed the challenging economics of streaming.
Matthew Vaughn’s Marv moves into TV with football drama ‘Day 1’s’ to star Thierry Henry
‘Entourage’ creator Doug Ellin has co-created the series; French footballer Thierry Henry to be executive producer.
Series dominate 2020 Brit List of unproduced film and TV screenplays
Just two of 14 screenplays are features.
eOne seals UK and Ireland output and library deal with pay-TV broadcaster Sky
Titles from eOne’s library will be available to Sky Cinema customers.
Netflix doubles spend on UK productions to $1bn in 2020
Streaming giant points to success of high-profile scripted shows including ’The Crown’.
‘Responsible Child’ among big International Emmy winners
Indian series Delhi Crime takes best drama prize in New York ceremony.
Legendary Entertainment teams with ‘The Spanish Princess’ showrunners on UK company Watford & Essex
Emma Frost and Matthew Graham have started with 10 projects in development.
