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
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All3Media International secures global rights to four titles from Candour Production
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has secured global rights to distribute a slate of brand-new premium unscripted titles from Anna Hall’s multi-award-winning indie Candour Productions. Featuring in the deal is the critically acclaimed The Essex Millionaire Murders (2 x 1 hour), a jaw-dropping, globally relevant story of deception, manipulation and murder that launched last month ITV and ranks as ITV1’s highest-rated documentary of the year to date. Also produced for ITV … [Read more...] about All3Media International secures global rights to four titles from Candour Production
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 commissions Trigger Point starring Vicky McClure produced by HTM Television
ITV has recommissioned a fourth series of Trigger Point, starring Vicky McClure and produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television. The announcement comes as filming concludes on the third series, which has been in production across London since January. Series three of Trigger Point will air in the autumn schedule this year on ITV1 and STV and be available for streaming on ITX and STV Player, with series four coming to screens in 2026. Series three also received a special honour in March when Her … [Read more...] about ITV commissions Trigger Point starring Vicky McClure produced by HTM Television
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
