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Primitives' hit "Zero Stars" format was commissioned by WBD in the UK 19 JUN 2025

Distribution

Primitives' hit "Zero Stars" format was commissioned by WBD in the UK

BAFTA-winning CPL to produce UK version of original Danish factual entertainment format that will be aired in early 2026.
Bomanbridge Media secures broadcast deals for Sinking Ship franchises in Asia 18 JUN 2025

Kids & Animation

Bomanbridge Media secures broadcast deals for Sinking Ship franchises in Asia

Popular kids series "Dino Dex" and "Odd Squad UK" has been picked up by broadcasters in China, Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong.
Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, passes away 17 JUN 2025

Corporate Moves

Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, passes away

Rumani joined BBC Studios in 2006, holding various positions within sales and acquisitions until her most recent role as Global Head of Acquisitions for BBC Studios and UKTV.
UK's Pact CEO John McVay to step down after 25 years of industry leadership 17 JUN 2025

Corporate Moves

UK's Pact CEO John McVay to step down after 25 years of industry leadership

Under McVay’s tenure, the UK’s independent production sector grew into a £3.6 billion industry, bolstered by key legislative wins, tax incentives, and the creation of the COVID-era Production Restart Scheme.
Spirit Studios, Hearst Networks emea, and Bossanova to coproduce "Ed Gein: Original Psycho" 16 JUN 2025

Production

Spirit Studios, Hearst Networks emea, and Bossanova to coproduce "Ed Gein: Original Psycho"

The new true crime docudrama premieres this autumn on Hearst Networks UK’s Crime+Investigation, with international distribution handled by BossaNova Media.