Banijay explores deal to buy ITV - report
The French production giant is in early stage talks with the broadcaster, according to The Financial Times.
‘Heartstopper’ to conclude with feature-length TV film from ‘Still Alice’ director
Heartstopper will again be produced by See-Saw Films and its in-house label Fanboy, led by exec producer Patrick Walters.
Netflix film viewing in Asia-Pacific up nearly 20% in 2024
The figure was revealed at a showcase event in Tokyo
Canal+ names Anna Marsh chief content officer
StudioCanal chief’s new remit reflects broader global plans for French giant.
South Korean content overtakes UK in global Netflix viewership
The figures are led by ‘Squid Game’ season two.
JJ Abrams’ ‘Duster’, AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ heading to Canneseries 2025
France’s TV festival has unveiled its official selection, including the international competition.
Netflix’s Anne Mensah and Big Talk’s Kenton Allen among speakers at Broadcast Summit
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain the inside track from major UK TV commissioners.
Banijay Studios France, Shine Fiction rebrand as sole premium series entity
Dominique Farrugia to run new structure. Shine Fiction’s French series Carême was Series Mania opening series.
‘Fighter’ directors on making their CPH:DOX title available in two formats
‘Fighter’ will play at CPH:DOX as a film and Series Mania as a series.
UK Oscars coverage peaks at 1.1m viewers, down on previous year
Viewing figures still significantly higher than Sky’s tenure.
Film industry figures among 450+ signatories of letter supporting BBC Gaza doc
Actors Riz Ahmed and Ruth Negga and directors Ken Loach and Mike Leigh among those calling for it to be returned to iPlayer.
‘Carry-On’ most viewed film on Netflix in second half of 2024; ‘Emilia Pérez’ way down the list
Ten of the top 25 films viewed from July to December were animation.
Bafta Film Awards 2025 viewership sticks at 3 million
David Tennant’s return as host picked up the same number of UK viewers as his first stint.
