PBS has announced that AGES OF ICE, the three-part documentary series narrated by acclaimed Scottish actor David Tennant, will premiere on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS, with new episodes airing weekly. The hour-long series is a high-stakes journey into the planet's frozen wilderness, revealing the extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rapidly changing ecosystems of Earth's polar regions. From the Emmy-Award-winning Northern Pictures, AGES OF ICE combines … [Read more...] about PBS announces Septyember 16 premiere of Ages of Ice narrated by David Tennant
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NFB and TIFF’s REDEFINED short documentary initiative premieres September 16
Starting September 16, five next-generation filmmakers are redefining what it means to be Canadian as the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) short documentary initiative REDEFINED explores the diversity of Canadian and Indigenous identity and celebrates the differences that unite us as a country. One year after a nationwide call for submissions, these REDEFINED projects will premiere Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. ET at TIFF Lightbox Cinema … [Read more...] about NFB and TIFF’s REDEFINED short documentary initiative premieres September 16
ITV Studios appoints Fabian Tobias as the new Managing Director of ITV Studios Germany
ITV Studios has appointed a new Managing Director of ITV Studios Germany, Fabian Tobias. Fabian will take the helm in Spring 2027, succeeding Christiane Ruff who will then retire after 13 years of leadership. One of the largest production houses in Germany, ITV Studios Germany boasts a portfolio of some of the world’s biggest Entertainment Formats. Chief among them is the highly successful Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus! (I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, RTL), a flagship series … [Read more...] about ITV Studios appoints Fabian Tobias as the new Managing Director of ITV Studios Germany
Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Will Scougal, EVP Brand & Commercial Partnerships at ITV Studios and the global lead for Studio 55, has strengthened his team with a series of senior appointments. Following a strong first six months for the business, with growing demand from brands, agencies and creators looking to work more closely with ITV Studios' world-class IP, the new appointments align with the next stage of growth: strengthening Studio 55's global capabilities across licensing, brand partnerships, creator … [Read more...] about Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Ample Entertainment Launches Ample Originals YouTube Channel to Build Original Non-Fiction IP
Ample Entertainment, the Emmy Award-winning nonfiction studio behind premium storytelling for the global marketplace, has launched Ample Originals, a new YouTube destination for original documentaries, series, creator collaborations and companion content, now live here. The channel gives audiences an early look at its inaugural slate with exclusive previews available now, ahead of the August 7 premiere of Ample Investigates and the August 10 debut of Somebody Knows Something. Ample Originals … [Read more...] about Ample Entertainment Launches Ample Originals YouTube Channel to Build Original Non-Fiction IP
A+E Global Media to become a wholly owned Hearst Business
Hearst has announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company where Hearst will acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing A+E Global Media will become a wholly owned Hearst business within its Entertainment group. “We thank our Disney colleagues for decades of successful partnership,” said Steven R. Swartz, president and … [Read more...] about A+E Global Media to become a wholly owned Hearst Business
