Indian actor Akshay Kumar is to star in The End (w/t) for Amazon. The series marks the actor's digital streaming debut – Kumar is one of the most prolific Indian actors with over 100 films including Housefull and Khiladi star. The action thriller is produced by Abundantia Entertainment, the company behind Amazon crime…

The Crown's Harriet Walter and Mr Selfridge's Frances O'Connor are set to star in The End, a family drama for Sky and Australia's Foxtel. It is produced by The King's Speech and Top of the Lake indie See-Saw. The show, which will air in 2019, is about three generations of a family with separate but intersecting…

For about six months, the industry has been buzzing about Turkey and its potential as a fresh source of adaptable formats. That’s been spurred on by recent deals with the U.S., a successful export track record in neighboring regions, and a growing need for unique formats on the part of Western buyers. But, in the…