"Aqua Tofana" will be written by "Dracula" creator Cole Haddon, while the actresses Janey and Tricia will participate as co-creators and executive producers.
The approval is a major hurdle dealmaker needed to clear ahead of the merger between the two media conglomerates, which is expected to be finalized later this spring.
The British network has appointed Alisa Pomeroy and Shaminder Nahal as the new Heads of Documentaries and Specialist Factual, respectively. Both executives will start in their new roles with immediate effect.
The single-brand FAST channel will be available on channel number 522 in the US and Canada 359 on EPG. This year, it celebrates 25 years since the project’s original launch.