James Dolan, a YouTube and social video specialist who has held senior positions at ITV Studios and Little Dot, has announced the launch of his new venture, Beam Digital. Beam Digital has two main areas of activity: advising organisations, rights owners and content creators on their own digital strategies and working with selected IP and brands to build out their digital worlds, with a particular focus on YouTube. Beam works with partners on anything from creating a clear digital strategy … [Read more...] about Former Digital Channels Director at ITV Studios James Dolan has launched Beam Digital
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Sphere Abacus Sells Premium Scripted Drama Around the World
Sphere Abacus (SA) has sold compelling drama series The Game and The Family Next Door to a raft of multi territory broadcasters. The Game (4 x one hour), a cat and mouse thriller produced in the UK by Clapperboard Studios, stars Jason Watkins (Coma, W1A) and Robson Green (Grantchester, Wire in the Blood). The series has been acquired by BritBox (North America), Foxtel Group (Australia), YLE (Finland), SVT (Sweden), Pickbox (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus Sells Premium Scripted Drama Around the World
Passion Distribution unveils a diverse and compelling slate for MIPCOM 2025
Passion Distribution’s MIPCOM 2025 slate offers a rich and diverse array of programming for global audiences – from exciting new entertainment formats and ambitious historical storytelling to insightful, eye-opening documentaries, absorbing lifestyle and gripping true crime. Passion Distribution’s entertainment slate boasts two new formats from RTL Studios, reinforcing its reputation as a powerhouse in the global formats space. In #COUPLECHALLENGE, duos push themselves in jaw-dropping … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution unveils a diverse and compelling slate for MIPCOM 2025
yes Studios to launch new comedy series at MIPCOM
Following the recent launches of several premium drama series, including action thriller Embassy Down and Sci-Fi YA title Wonder, yes Studios is delighted to arrive at MIPCOM this year with three additions to its growing catalogue of comedy series. Little Fucker and Canteen Commando are brand new titles for the market, while romantic comedy Bloody Murray returns with a much-anticipated second season. Each is available as a completed series or scripted format. Little Fucker (7 x 30) is an … [Read more...] about yes Studios to launch new comedy series at MIPCOM
Cold case crime and horror collide in the Stan Original The Killings: Parrish Station now in production
Stan and ITV Studios have announced the cold case crime series, Stan Original The Killings: Parrish Station, produced by HELIUM Pictures and with the support of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, starring Mia Wasikowska (Stan Original FING!, Alice in Wonderland). The series is currently in production in NSW. A cosmic mystery intertwines with horror as a gruesome massacre at a remote research station plunges a detective into an inexplicable, decades-long mystery. It’s 1987, and Detective Georgia … [Read more...] about Cold case crime and horror collide in the Stan Original The Killings: Parrish Station now in production
UpStream Media & Henry Cole TV launch online platform featuring The Motorbike Show & exclusive originals
UpStream Media has announced that it has partnered with HCA Entertainment to launch an exclusive online membership club that will fuel passion for The Motorbike Show. This unique platform will give members access to a wealth of content, including past seasons of the iconic series, and brand-new original shows. Original series’ produced exclusively for the platform include Iconic Bikes, an exploration of the most iconic motorcycles housed in the National Motorcycle Museum; Henry’s Bikes, which … [Read more...] about UpStream Media & Henry Cole TV launch online platform featuring The Motorbike Show & exclusive originals
