ITV Studios and SIRASA TV have reinforced their long-standing partnership with the renewal of The Voice franchise and the first-ever Asian commission of the high-energy physical game show, Catchpoint, localized as SIRASA Catchpoint, marking a major milestone for entertainment programming in the region. As part of the renewed deal, SIRASA TV will continue its successful run with The Voice Sri Lanka and The Voice Teens, commissioning a third and fourth season respectively, to air this year. The … [Read more...] about Catchpoint lands first Asian commission as ITV Studios expands partnership with SIRASA TV in Sri Lanka
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FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON is further strengthening its International Television Distribution business with the appointment of Kate Laffey to head acquisitions in the position of SVP Acquisitions, effective immediately. Reporting into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell, Laffey will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global acquisition strategy including the London-based acquisition team led by Executive Director of Acquisitions, Liz Tang. FIFTH … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions
All3Media International expands Sales Team with Appointment of Micah Hewson
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has appointed experienced sales and commercial executive Micah Hewson to the newly created role of VP Sales for Australia & New Zealand, expanding its sales team to reflect the company’s continued growth and opportunities in the region. Based in Sydney, Micah will report to Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia-Pacific and Julie Dowding, SVP Australia & New Zealand, working closely with them to identify and develop sales and commercial … [Read more...] about All3Media International expands Sales Team with Appointment of Micah Hewson
ITV Studios blosters global partnerships team with key APAC hire
ITV Studios has announced a senior appointment to its Global Partnerships team in the Asia-Pacific region. Ed Love joins as SVP APAC, bringing extensive expertise in digital strategy and content partnerships. He previously served as Head of Samsung TV Plus, ANZ and Southeast Asia, where he led the company’s FAST and AVOD streaming platforms across the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at MGM, as Executive Director, Sales and Foxtel, where he was Acquisition … [Read more...] about ITV Studios blosters global partnerships team with key APAC hire
VICE Media acquires Cuba Pictures from Curtis Brown Group
VICE Media has announced the acquisition of Cuba Pictures, an award-winning UK based television and film production company, from Curtis Brown Group, the leading talent and literary representation company. Cuba Pictures will become a label within VICE Studios, expanding the company’s successful UK scripted content business. VICE Studios is behind the hit television franchise Gangs of London, the adrenaline-charged new series Atomic set to premiere on Sky, and the upcoming film Bad Apples … [Read more...] about VICE Media acquires Cuba Pictures from Curtis Brown Group
Royal Television Society reveals nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2025
Britain’s leading forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has shortlisted the nominations for the prestigious RTS Programme Awards 2025, in partnership with Cast & Crew. The nominations were broadcast on the RTS website and YouTube channel this morning, hosted by television presenter Gaby Roslin. Celebrated comedian Tom Allen is returning to host the ceremony this year, which will be held on Tuesday 25th March at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in … [Read more...] about Royal Television Society reveals nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2025
