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EXCLUSIVE: A trio of Black Hollyoaks actors have spoken out about the “systemic racism” that exists at producer Lime Pictures and the TV industry in general following the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. In a special episode of the Channel 4 soap’s Don’t Filter Feelings podcast, actors Richard Blackwood (Felix…

It’s been a troubling week for All3Media production company Lime Pictures, which is now facing accusations of discriminating against black people on two of its biggest shows. Following allegations from actress Rachel Adedeji about the treatment of black cast members on Hollyoaks, Vas J Morgan has raised questions…

Lime Pictures has confirmed that Hollyoaks actress Rachel Adedeji is leaving just days after she raised questions about racial discrimination on Channel 4’s soap. The All3Media-owned company said Adedeji handed in her notice last year, meaning her decision to leave came before she went public with concerns about the…

All3Media-owned production company Lime Pictures has promised to “stamp out implicit bias” after actress Rachel Adedeji raised questions about the treatment of black cast members on Channel 4’s UK soap Hollyoaks. In a statement on Tuesday, Lime said it was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the issues raised by Adedeji…

EXCLUSIVE: The team behind Netflix's YA horse drama Free Rein is saddling up for another scripted teen series for the streamer. The SVOD service has commissioned Zero Chill from All3Media-backed Lime Pictures. The ten-part series follows 15-year old figure skater Kayla, whose life is up-ended from Canada to the UK…

All3Media producer Lime Pictures is adapting YA supernatural thriller Hollow Pike for television after striking a deal with Hachette Children's Group. The company, which produces Netflix original series Free Rein, is to adapt Juno Dawson's into a live-action drama series for teenagers with a supernatural twist. Georgia…

All3Media, the international production company owned by Discovery and Liberty Global, is going to bring two of its indies closer together as part of a restructure. The back-office functions of Cash Cab maker Lion TV and Lime Pictures, which produces Netflix teen drama Free Rein, will be combined, although the…

Lionsgate Entertainment World, the studio's first Asian theme park, opened its doors today in Hengqin, China. Featuring over 30 attractions, it includes seven based on The Hunger Games, Twilight, the Divergent series, Now You See Me, Gods Of Egypt and Escape Plan. Each of the properties is well known in China, with…

Lime Pictures, the British production company behind Netflix's teen drama Free Rein, is developing a YA drama about a futuristic death row. The All3Media-owned indie has optioned Ben Oliver's forthcoming book The Loop and will turn it into a returnable series. The series follows Luka, who has been wrongfully…

The Only Way Is Essex producer Lime Pictures is ramping up its U.S. business with its unscripted development chief Ben Crompton moving to LA to lead this expansion. This comes ahead of tonight's launch of All3Media-owned Lime's latest U.S. commission, Dating No Filter for E!. Crompton, who is currently Head of…

Lime Pictures, the British production company behind Netflix's teen drama Free Rein, is developing a drama described as Peaky Blinders set in 1990s Manchester. The company has optioned Still Breathing: The True Adventures of The Donnelly Brothers, which tells the story of Manchester fashion brand Gio Gio, known for…

Minnie The Minx, the classic British comic book character, is to get her first starring TV role after Beano Studios teamed up with British production company Lime Pictures to develop a live-action comedy drama. Minnie, whose real name is Hermione Makepeace, was one of the key characters in the Beano comic books, which…