ITV Studios is expanding the roles of two senior members of its global partnerships team. Tom Clark, who joined in October 2023 as EVP Commercial Strategy, reporting to Ruth Berry Managing Director, takes on the expanded role of EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. In his new role he will oversee three regional sales EVPs: Gisela Aismus Minnbergh for EMEA, Augustus Dulgaro for APAC, and the current vacancy formerly held by Greg Johnson for the Americas; as well as Jurian van der Meer, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces expanded roles for its senior global partnerships team
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ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
The heart-breaking, real-life story of a mother’s love, courage and determination to change the Double Jeopardy Law, and see her daughter’s murderer brought to justice, is to be dramatised by ITV starring Sheridan Smith as the woman who took on the Criminal Justice System. Written by screenwriter Jamie Crichton (All Creatures Great and Small, The Last Kingdom, Grantchester) the series recounts how tenacious mother of three, Ann Ming, battled for 15 years so that her daughter’s murderer could … [Read more...] about ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
A brand new independent production company with a focus on premium scripted content has opened in London. Alef UK, headed by leading writer/director Gilles Bannier (Blue Lights, Trigger Point) as Creative Director, is set to develop, create and produce high-end scripted programming for global platforms and broadcasters. A stand-alone subsidiary of Paris-based, award-winning production house Alef One, led by Nora Melhli (The Tunnel, Carlos Ghosn: The Last Flight), Alef UK will build its own … [Read more...] about Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
CAKE signs deal with ITVX on animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a deal with ITV on two seasons of animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show (26 x 11’). Produced by Vancouver-based Mainframe Studios (Team Zenko Go, Sony Pictures Television - Kids Octonauts: Above & Beyond, Spin Master’s Unicorn Academy) and Studio 71, The Guava Juice Show is set to stream on ITVX later this Autumn. The Guava Juice Show follows the wacky and wild adventures of 14-year-old Roi and his best friends, … [Read more...] about CAKE signs deal with ITVX on animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea as partnerships with affiliates Accion, MediaNet and Digicel grow. Accion, one of Rewind Networks’ longstanding affiliate partners with an extensive distribution network of local cable operators across the Philippines, has distributed HITS and HITS MOVIES since 2014 and 2019 respectively. Accion will add HITS NOW to its strong channel line-up from 1 May 2024. MediaNet, the largest pay TV and cable TV … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Dates announced for The Fifth Annual London TV Screenings
The London TV Screenings has announced its 2025 edition will run from Monday 24 to Friday 28 February. The fourth annual event enjoyed an uplift of 50% more buyers in attendance, some 750+ in total, as well as attracting 29 participating distributors/studios, a slight increase on the 2023 edition. It comprised a full schedule of free-to-attend events, each conveniently taking place in landmark central London locations to enhance the buyer experience. The fifth annual London TV Screenings will … [Read more...] about Dates announced for The Fifth Annual London TV Screenings
