One year after its initial announcement, Miso Film’s, epic historical drama series ROYAL BLOOD (Blått Blod) moves decisively toward production. The six-part premium miniseries selected as the first ever flagship scripted project backed by TV2 Norway, TV4 Sweden and TV 2 Denmark, also known as the Scandi Alliance, has now secured a production commitment. The news was officially announced today at the TV Drama Vision conference during the Gothenburg Film Festival and kicks off the next phase of … [Read more...] about The Scandi Alliance commits to Miso Film’s ambitious historical drama series ROYAL BLOOD
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Banijay Rights Cooks Up Jeremy Pang Social Media Deal
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced an agreement to manage the social media for globally renowned British chef, author and television personality, Jeremy Pang. Under the deal, the leading distributor will oversee Pang’s digital presence across YouTube and Facebook, leveraging shows from his existing catalogue, including Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen, produced by Electric Robin (part of Banijay UK), and YouTube channel School … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights Cooks Up Jeremy Pang Social Media Deal
Finite Films & TV expands branded content strategy with appointment of BAFTA-nominated producer Paddy Hughes
Independent production company Finite Films & TV has announced it has appointed Paddy Hughes (BBC’3 Eating with my Ex, C4 & Vinted’s Second Hand Style Up) as Creative Director to support its slate of original branded content. Hughes is a BAFTA-nominated Director and Producer, and has worked in television, SVOD, digital and commercial content for 20 years, taking pilots and new projects to series commissions for UK and US TV channels including BBC3 and Fullscreen. Ahead of the vertical … [Read more...] about Finite Films & TV expands branded content strategy with appointment of BAFTA-nominated producer Paddy Hughes
ITV Studios’ Global Hit The Voice Launches Its First Pakistani Season
The Voice, the world’s most successful singing competition format, is launching its first Pakistani edition, The Voice Pakistan. Produced by Contenue, The Voice Pakistan will broadcast in 2026. Usman Malik, Founder & CEO of Contenue, said: “Pakistan has always been a land of music - where voices echo through culture, history, and spirit. With The Voice Pakistan, we are not only creating a stage for undiscovered singers but also opening the door for Pakistani music to resonate … [Read more...] about ITV Studios’ Global Hit The Voice Launches Its First Pakistani Season
Former Digital Channels Director at ITV Studios James Dolan has launched Beam Digital
James Dolan, a YouTube and social video specialist who has held senior positions at ITV Studios and Little Dot, has announced the launch of his new venture, Beam Digital. Beam Digital has two main areas of activity: advising organisations, rights owners and content creators on their own digital strategies and working with selected IP and brands to build out their digital worlds, with a particular focus on YouTube. Beam works with partners on anything from creating a clear digital strategy … [Read more...] about Former Digital Channels Director at ITV Studios James Dolan has launched Beam Digital
Sphere Abacus Sells Premium Scripted Drama Around the World
Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold compelling drama series The Game and The Family Next Door to a raft of multi territory broadcasters. The Game (4 x one hour), a cat and mouse thriller produced in the UK by Clapperboard Studios, stars Jason Watkins (Coma, W1A) and Robson Green (Grantchester, Wire in the Blood). The series has been acquired by BritBox (North America), Foxtel Group (Australia), YLE (Finland), SVT (Sweden), Pickbox (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus Sells Premium Scripted Drama Around the World
