Warner Bros. International Television Production has revealed its wide range of new unscripted formats, along with a premiere slate of Discovery titles, set to be shared with buyers at its Formats Showcase on the morning of 27th February, during the London Screenings. This latest slate delivers a compelling mix of high-stakes reality, social experiments, and fresh takes on proven hit formats spanning dating, competition, lifestyle, and factual entertainment. From intense survival … [Read more...] about WBITVP brings bold new formats to London Screenings
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BBC World Service and British Council launch the International Audio Drama Competition 2026
Writers from around the world are invited to submit their scripts for the 29th International Audio Drama Competition (previously the International Playwriting Competition) which opens for entries on 19 February 2025. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for writers to use the medium of audio drama to tell stories for an international audience. We are looking for entries in the two categories: ‘English as a First Language’ … [Read more...] about BBC World Service and British Council launch the International Audio Drama Competition 2026
Pascal Dalton launches Shimmer Media
Pascal Dalton, a seasoned international television executive who has worked for some of the industry’s biggest distributors and producers, managing high-profile global format brands including The Voice and Big Brother and generating multi-million-pound revenue streams, has launched Shimmer Media, a new business specialising in optimising scripted and non-scripted formats across the international media landscape. Shimmer Media aims to bring a fresh perspective to format management and … [Read more...] about Pascal Dalton launches Shimmer Media
Global Broadcasters Secure Top Documentaries from Autentic Distribution
Autentic Distribution, a leading global distributor of factual content, has successfully closed a series of major deals with international broadcasters. With a diverse range of captivating and engaging documentaries, Autentic continues to meet the growing demand for compelling, thought-provoking programming that resonates with audiences worldwide. Autentic Distribution Closes Significant Package Deals in Greece and Poland ERT Greece has acquired a 53-hour package featuring B|14 FILM’s … [Read more...] about Global Broadcasters Secure Top Documentaries from Autentic Distribution
Harry King TV launches unscripted division with new format Curiosity
Television production company Harry King TV has announced it is launching Harry King Unscripted with new format Curiosity, fronted by comedian Henning Wehn and TV presenter and antiques expert Raj Bisram. The production company will launch the format at the inaugural MIP London later this month. Curiosity is a new original unscripted format set in a shop that buys and sells outlandish collectibles and curiosities. In each episode, celebrity guests visit the emporium to find trinkets, curios and … [Read more...] about Harry King TV launches unscripted division with new format Curiosity
Arrested Industries announces new talent management division
Arrested Industries, the content development, financing and production company run by Anthony Kimble, has announced the launch of Arrested Industries Talent. The new division has been specifically established to help identify and curate the best talent from smaller markets and expand their careers in the international marketplace. Kimble, who currently manages his business between the US, the UK and South Africa, has launched his new venture with a roster of British and South African … [Read more...] about Arrested Industries announces new talent management division