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BBC Studios partners with new production company Jolly Octopus Media 14 NOV 2024

Deals

BBC Studios partners with new production company Jolly Octopus Media

Jolly Octopus Media is a new production company founded by Emmy and BAFTA winners Ollie Brack and James Longman. With backing from BBC Studios Global Entertainment, Jolly Octopus will develop entertainment formats that will appeal to audiences around the globe. In return, BBC Studios will share IP of these formats along with distribution rights.
BBC Studios appoints Karl Warner to lead new creative unit for Global Entertainment 26 SEP 2024

Corporate Moves

BBC Studios appoints Karl Warner to lead new creative unit for Global Entertainment

Starting in November, the executive and his team will be tasked with creating new IP and formats for the BBC as well as other UK and global platforms.
Series Mania 2024: BBC Studios adquirió la empresa Española Brutal Media 20 MAR 2024

Producción

Series Mania 2024: BBC Studios adquirió la empresa Española Brutal Media

Los fundadores de Brutal Media, Raimon Masllorens y Nèlida Sánchez continuarán liderando el equipo local, mientras que Isabel Durán, Directora de Ventas de Formatos para BBC Studios para Iberia, asumirá el nuevo cargo de Jefa de Entretenimiento dentro del equipo de Brutal Media.
Series Mania 2024: BBC Studios acquired Spanish company Brutal Media 20 MAR 2024

Production

Series Mania 2024: BBC Studios acquired Spanish company Brutal Media

As Brutal Media founders, Raimon Masllorens and Nèlida Sanchez, will continue to lead the local team, Isabel Durán, Director of Format Sales for BBC Studios for Iberia, will take on the new role of Entertainment Head within the Brutal Media team.
BBC Studios Australia acquired Werner Film Productions 18 MAR 2024

Deals

BBC Studios Australia acquired Werner Film Productions

Joanna Werner and Stuart Menzies will continue to lead Werner Film Productions, operating alongside BBC Studios’ local production arm as an independent label.