The BBC is seeking its first head of multiplatform commissioning as part of its strategy to create more content for YouTube as well as TikTok, Roblox and other platforms.
US faith-based streamer EKKL, which was launched last month by Duck Dynasty stars Willie and Korie Robertson, has set its sights on reality programming as a potential growth area.
HBO has ordered a limited series about the real-life trial of Louise Woodward, the British au pair who at the age of 18 was charged with murdering eight-month-old baby Matthew Eappen in the US.
HGTV in the US has commissioned a 1990s-inspired home renovation series in which celebrities from the decade modernise dated spaces while preserving their nostalgic charm, plus a YouTube companion show.
Duck Dynasty stars Willie and Korie Robertson have teamed up with Pure Flix co-founder Michael Scott and entrepreneur Zach Dasher to launch a faith-based streaming service.
Disney+ has commissioned a comedy-drama and a thriller out of Poland as Angela Jain, head of original productions for the streamer in EMEA, eyes more Polish originals.
Amazon-owned streamer Prime Video will not be ordering a second season of adult animated comedy Kevin, according to co-creator and executive producer Aubrey Plaza.
SERIENCAMP: A new microdrama app backed by AI outfit Deep Sauce Labs will soon launch in Germany, making it the latest platform for the fast-evolving new format to emerge out of Western Europe.
The BBC is set to air three new documentaries fronted by Stacey Dooley, each looking at timely issues facing the UK today, including the rising use of ketamine among young people and abusive relationships.
