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ITV to launch integrated AVoD/SVoD streaming service ITVX this year

UK commercial broadcaster ITV is launching an integrated AVoD/SVoD streaming service later this year called ITVX.

Banijay, ZDFE become latest firms to freeze activity in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

European production and distribution group Banijay and German distributor ZDF Enterprises have become the latest big names in television to freeze their business activities in Russia following the country's attack on Ukraine.

Fremantle acquires majority of Italian indie production company Lux Vide

European production and distribution group Fremantle has acquired 70% of Italian indie prodco Lux Vide.

Netflix pauses Russian productions, acquisitions in support of Ukraine

Netflix has paused all future projects and acquisitions from Russia as the country's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine continues.

Charlie Charalambous exits Abacus after short stint to join A+E Networks

Former UKTV executive Charlie Charalambous is leaving UK-based distributor Abacus Media Rights after just a few months to join A+E Networks UK as acting head of acquisitions.

Tributes paid after respected documentary maker Roger Graef dies aged 85

Theatre director and documentary filmmaker Roger Graef has passed away at the age of 85 after a short illness.

Tune in to C21FM today to hear from Fremantle’s international chief Jens Richter

Today we hear from Fremantle CEO of international Jens Richter about how the distributor is positioning itself within a rapidly evolving TV landscape and the shows it has on offer at the 2022 London Screenings.

Channel 5 axe sees Aussie soap Neighbours end after almost 37 years

Long-running Australian soap Neighbours will come to an end this summer after almost 37 years, after Network 10 failed to find a new UK home for the show since it was dropped last month by ViacomCBS-owned Channel 5.

TV2 Denmark, Canal+ team up for Thomas Vinterberg flood drama Families Like Ours

TV2 in Denmark and French pay TV operator Canal+ have paired up for an original drama series from Academy Award and Bafta winner Thomas Vinterberg (Another Round, The Hunt).

Pierce Brosnan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ray Liotta attached to History non-fiction series

A&E; Networks channel History in the US has ordered a number of new series with talent such as Pierce Brosnan, Peyton Manning, Robin Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ray Liotta attached.

Stan, Nine Network in Oz co-commission drama about 2002 Bali attacks

Australian streamer Stan and local broadcaster Nine Network have co-commissioned an original drama series based on the 2002 terrorist attacks in Bali, Indonesia.

Canal+, Hulu, ABC Oz pre-buy CBBC and ZDF children's series Silverpoint

Canal+ in France, ABC in Australia and Disney-owned streamer Hulu have pre-bought upcoming children’s live-action sci-fi adventure series Silverpoint, made for CBBC in the UK and ZDF in Germany.

ADD Content, Blue Ant adapt Israeli political drama Prime Minister's Children

Israel's ADD Content and Toronto-headquartered Blue Ant Studios are partnering on a North American adaptation of popular Israeli family drama Prime Minister’s Children, which originally aired on Israeli network Hot.

Preschool series Jili & Gulu heads to Hong Kong, Russia, US, Latin America

Broadcasters ViuTVsix in Hong Kong and HITN in the Americas, plus Russian streaming platform Start, have acquired season one of Chinese preschool series Jili & Gulu.

Italy's Mediaset picks up factual package at BBC Studios Showcase

Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has picked up a package of factual programming from BBC Studios during the latter's Showcase event this week.

Fremantle set to open The Next Restaurant from Reshet 13 worldwide

European studio Fremantle has aquired the global distribution rights to Reshet 13's new primetime reality food format The Next Restaurant.

BBC Studios, Netflix, YouTube take action on Russia as Ukraine attack intensifies

A host of television’s biggest companies have moved to restrict or ban altogether their trade with Russia as the industry steps up its actions in solidarity with Ukraine.

Brunico, Natpe ban Russian delegates as event circuit backs Ukraine

The content business’s events circuit has declared its support for Ukraine by banning Russian delegates and companies en masse.

Drama chief Piers Wenger and film head Rose Garnett to leave the BBC for A24

Director of drama Piers Wenger and director of film Rose Garnett are leaving the BBC to join Euphoria producer A24, signalling a major European move for the New York-based company.

Fremantle International bolsters scripted content team with two appointments

Fremantle International has promoted Rebecca Dundon to senior VP of scripted content and hired Jill Kellie in the newly created role of director of acquisitions for scripted content.