Fremantle Sells Doc on “eBay Scandal” to Channel 4
Fremantle’s true-crime feature documentary Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal has been acquired by Channel 4 for a U.K. launch in 2026.
The documentary exposes the eBay scandal that involved stalking, corporate(…)
Nippon TV Unveils Two New Formats Ahead of Series Mania
Nippon TV will once again be attending the Series Mania Forum (running March 24-26, 2026, in Lille, France), where it will offer two new scripted formats.
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Up the Ladder: Xicoia
AI talent studio Xicoia — founded by Particle6 CEO Eline van der Velden — has hired former Amazon Prime Video executive Mark Whelan as head of Strategy and Operations.
Whelan(…)
Banijay Germany Partners with Diyar Acar
Banijay Media Germany has entered a long-term partnership with football entertainment creator Diyar Acar for the development of Acar’s cross-platform format brands, marketing efforts, and local and international distribution.
Acar is(…)
Paprika Studios Opens Office in Croatia
Prodco Paprika Studios has opened a new office in Zagreb, Croatia. With the launch of this office, led by country manager Sandra Anušić, the Budapest-based group now produces shows(…)
Series Mania Forum Unveils Co-Pro Pitching Titles
Series Mania Forum — running March 24-26, 2026, in Lille France — announced the 15 projects of 16 selected as part of its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions. The 16th project,(…)
PBS Acquires “Trespasses,” “I Fought the Law” from All3Media
All3Media International has signed a U.S. deal with PBS Distribution for the rights to Wildgaze Films’ love story Trespasses and Hera Pictures’ factual drama I Fought the Law. The four-part dramas, both created(…)
Fifth Season Expands Partnership with Media Res
Fifth Season has inked a first look distribution agreement with Media Res International, the international division of prodco Media Res.
The deal gives Fifth Season — which is already distributing Media(…)
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for WBD
While Warner Bros. Discovery’s revenue fell six percent in its fourth quarter (losing $252 million), Paramount emerged as the winner in the bid for WBD with contending Netflix pulling the(…)
Up the Ladder: Little Dot Studios
Little Dot Studios has reorganized its senior leadership team. The company has promoted Will Ingham to chief creative officer from his role as creative director, and Camilla Eden-Davies to(…)









