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Entertainment One is winding down its German theatrical operation in coming weeks, we understand. We hear the company will continue to sell to the key market but will no longer acquire films to directly distribute theatrically, a move which will impact around eight Germany-based staff. eOne declined to comment on the…

 Entertainment One has officially appointed former HBO president of programming Michael Lombardo as President, Global Television. Lombardo, who was initially brought in as consultant, will oversee the studio's development and production across scripted and unscripted programming on a global basis. Following its…

Former HBO president of programming Michael Lombardo is plotting a return to the executive ranks, this time on the selling side of the business. Lombardo is joining indie studio Entertainment One as a consultant with the intention to transition into a top executive role as Head of Television. The role is still being…

Man v. Food star Adam Richman is serving up a new culinary format for British broadcaster UKTV in which he will cook for celebrities their pick for a last meal on Earth. Entertainment One-owned producer Whizz Kid Entertainment is making the eight-part format for Dave, and it has been given the title Adam Richman: Suppe…

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has secured the U.S. and international rights to Red Rose, the BBC horror drama created by identical twins Michael and Paul Clarkson, who have worked on shows including The Haunting Of Bly Manor and See. Deadline can reveal that Netflix has picked up Red Rose from Entertainment One, which is repping…

Entertainment One has begun the process of sizing up which of Hasbro’s brands could be transformed into television or movie franchises after formally being acquired by the toymaker for $3.8 billion in January. Pancho Mansfield, eOne’s president of global scripted programming, told Deadline that Hasbro has a “treasure…

Hasbro's $3.8B deal to acquire film and TV studio Entertainment One has been given the green light by the UK's antitrust body. The Competition and Markets Authority said in November that it would investigate the takeover — which was first announced in August — to establish whether it results in a "substantial…

Hugh Grant, the star of A Very English Scandal and Notting Hill, is to reflect on his career as an actor in a special BBC Two documentary over the Christmas period. Entertainment One-owned production company Whizz Kid Entertainment and BAFTA Productions will make the 60-minute film, Hugh Grant: A Life On Screen, which…

Hasbro’s $4BN deal to acquire film and TV studio Entertainment One is to be investigated by the UK’s antitrust body. The Competition and Markets Authority said on Thursday that it would examine the takeover, which was announced in August, to establish whether it results in a “substantial lessening of competition” in…

1917, the war drama directed by Sam Mendes, will have its world premiere in London on December 4 as a Royal Film Performance. The events are flagship fundraisers for the UK's Film and TV Charity, which supports people working in screens industries, and are typically attended by members of the royal family. This will…

EXCLUSIVE: Entertainment One is expanding its presence in the young adult space, signing a first-look deal with The Mother Company, a family-focused media company that creates premium cross-platform content. The companies have set their first two projects under the pact, one based on Howard Wallace, PI, the first book…

Entertainment One (eOne) has signed Ben Forkner to a first-look deal on all film, scripted and unscripted television, and new media projects. Forkner previously served as the President of Motion Picture Production at Management 360 where he worked with clients on matters relating to intellectual property, film and…