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‘Succession’s Brian Cox In Interview Special At BritBox International; Richard Harris & Peter O’Toole Docs Get Launch Dates On Streamer
EXCLUSIVE: Brian Cox is back as Logan Roy on Sunday, and the Succession star is next getting a special on BritBox International.
The streaming service has ordered An Interview with Brian Cox for its U.S. and Canada services, an hour-long sit-down with the actor delving into his life and…
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International Insider: Mania On The Streets; BAFTA Business; Greek Mythology; Aussie Crime Rules; BBC’s Distinctive Desires
Bonjour, Insiders. Jesse Whittock with you as another busy week in entertainment land draws to a close. Max and I were in Lille France for Series Mania for most of it, where encountered everything from Hollywood stars to raging rioters. Read on and sign up for the newsletter here.
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BBC Reverses Decision To Close Choir After Public Outcry
The BBC has suspended its plan to shutter the BBC Singers choir after a public outcry over the decision.
A statement from the BBC revealed it was assessing alternative funding models for the choir after “a number of organisations” came forwards with proposals.
“We have agreed with the Musicians…
HBO’s Casey Bloys Says Mike White Has Pitched ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Idea “And It’s Great”, Reveals Wish For More ‘Succession’ – Series Mania
Mike White has pitched the idea for The White Lotus season 3 to HBO bosses – and it’s a hit with them already.
In his keynote interview at Series Mania, HBO and HBO Max Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys revealed White has just talked him through the plan and gave it a major seal of approval. “He's just…
“I’d Make Kate Winslet A National Treasure”: HBO’s Casey Bloys Talks ‘The Palace’, Upcoming Slate & International Plans – Series Mania
Casey Bloys wants Kate Winslet to be venerated in the States.
During a closing keynote session here in Lille, France at Series Mania, HBO and HBO Max Chairman and CEO Bloys told delegates he had recently visited London, where Winslet is filming the Stephen Frears, Will Tracy and Frank Rich series The…
“There’s Too Much Product”: Sky Studios Boss Cecile Frot-Coutaz On Need For “Simplification” – Series Mania
Sky Studios CEO Cecile Frot-Coutaz has called the plethora of shows on the market “really confusing” for viewers.
In a keynote interview at Series Mania today, Frot-Coutaz addressed said the biggest challenge for platforms such as Comcast-owned Sky as one of discoverability.
“The challenges of…
TF1’s Rodolphe Belmer: “We Must Be The Free Entertainment Home For French Popular Culture” To “Differentiate” From Streamers – Series Mania
Rodolphe Belmer has made the case for TF1 Group as “the free entertainment reference for French citizens on TV and in streaming.”
Talking during a Lille Dialogue keynote session here at Series Mania, the TF1 CEO said the growth of streaming services, especially Netflix, meant linear networks such as…
The Jim Henson Company And Marblemedia To Shine Light On Neurodivergent Children In Miklos Perlus Comedy ‘Felix’
EXCLUSIVE: The Jim Henson Company and Marblemedia are using comedy to put children’s mental health under the microscope.
The pair has teamed on Felix, a live-action comedy about a boy, his family and his ‘feels’ — five original characters created by Fraggle Rock and Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio…
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Finland’s ‘Yours, Margot’ And Belgium-Uruguay Co-Pro ‘The Invisible Ink’ Win Beta And Series Mania Seriesmakers Initiative
A project from Finland and a Belgium-Uruguay co-production have won the Seriesmaker initiative here at Series Mania.
The projects, Yours, Margot and The Invisible Ink, both bag €50,000 ($54,000) each after winning the Beta Development Awards.
They were announced minutes ago at Lille’s Series…
‘Popularity Papers’: Watch Corus Entertainment’s Quirky Live-Action Kids Comedy Put Social Status In Spotlight
EXCLUSIVE: Popularity is everything at middle school.
At least, that’s what Corus Entertainment’s live-action kids comedy Popularity Papers suggests in this exclusive first-look clip ahead of its launch in Canada on YTV on April 10 at 6pm ET/PT and on streamer StackTV.
The Canadian series is…
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Mediawan Touts $107M Financing Pact With Entourage Ventures: “We Can React When We Have A Crush On A Series”
EXCLUSIVE: Mediawan Rights Managing Director Valérie Vleeschhouwer says the French company’s €100M ($107M) co-development agreement with Entourage Ventures allows the Zorro seller to “seize opportunities” and significantly expand its slate.
In an interview with Deadline prior to Series Mania…
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Pension Protestors Invade Series Mania As Unrest Over Government Reforms Reaches Drama Festival
Riot officers were dispatched to the violet carpet yesterday in Lille as nationwide protests against pension reforms hit Series Mania.
The protestors fighting against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for reform were pushed back and order soon restored. However, unrest was seen by witnesses elsewhere…
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