U-NEXT of USEN & U-NEXT GROUP has announced that it is entering into a comprehensive, long-term strategic partnership in Japan with NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Extending beyond the licensing of films and television series, the alignment also incorporates the launch of Universal+ – NBCUniversal's international streaming brand – in Japan, and future experiences at Universal Studios Japan, joint marketing initiatives, the global expansion of … [Read more...] about U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
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Eccho Rights lands My Sweet Lie on Mediaset in Italy
International distributor Eccho Rights has licensed the hit Turkish comedy-drama My Sweet Lie (Benim Tatlı Yalanım) to Mediaset in Italy, where the series premiered on Canale 5 this August, and will continue to air daily on the broadcaster’s streaming service, Mediaset Infinity. Produced by O3 Medya for Star TV, My Sweet Lie was one of the top-rated Turkish dramas of its launch season and has since travelled widely around the world. The series stars Furkan Palalı, Aslı Bekiroğlu and Lavinya … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights lands My Sweet Lie on Mediaset in Italy
PBS announces Septyember 16 premiere of Ages of Ice narrated by David Tennant
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
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
