Banijay merger

Banijay merger to create a global powerhouse — what next

Banijay Entertainment and All3Media are combining to form a global powerhouse — is ITV Studios next With the merger of two vast catalogues of popular shows, the newly merged organisation looks hungry for even more. This is the second big deal we’re covering, and less heavily stage-managed than the Paramount / Warner Bros takeover. What … >

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The Killings at Parrish Station Xavier Samuel and Mia Wasikowska - Photo credit John Platt

The Killings At Parrish Station is one to watch out for

ITV Studios’ London TV Screenings slate has been announced and includes Australian show The Killings at Parrish Station To give a flavour of the overall announcement, ITV Studios full London TV Screenings slate, features six groundbreaking formats, 12 star-studded dramas (on top of 21 returners), and 34 compelling non-scripted titles. While there’s a lot to … >

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Inheritance – Sky thriller for Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Jonny Lee Miller

Sheldon Shepherd and Bel Powley also star in Inheritance.  Sky have announced a new five-part drama which looks at the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean. The thriller comes from writer Karla Chrome (The Stranger, Screw), based on an original idea by Jefferson Bannis. Here’s the synopsis for Inheritance Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an ambitious young … >

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Merger rumours Paramount and Peacock

Merger rumours prove streaming is still evolving rapidly

Merger rumours concerning Paramount+ and Peacock demonstrate a market still in flux We’ve reported before on the ever-evolving market for streaming. Over the past two years the stories have been about how companies cope with the vast costs associated with market entry. More established brands (eg Disney) have spend big (Star Wars and Marvel), produced a lot … >

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Grace part of ITV Bumper spring schedule

Bumper spring schedule announcement from ITV brings plenty of choice

ITV has announced its bumper spring schedule for 2021 and it’s a real feast of entertainment You can read the full announcement for yourself, but, if you’re in a hurry, we’ve cherry picked just some of the more interesting items and linked them through to our extensive coverage elsewhere. They’ve broken the content down into … >

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Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd to star in ‘The Missing’ writers’ ITV drama ‘Liar’

ITV has ordered a new “compelling emotional thriller” from the creators of The Missing and One of Us. Liar is the first ITV commission for BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated producers and screenwriters Harry and Jack Williams. The six-part series will star Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey) and Ioan Gruffudd (Hornblower). The Williams brothers commented: “This story deals with highly emotional and important subject … >

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