🎬 Production & Commissioning
- Amazon Prime Video Acquires True Crime Package Source: Broadcast Now Amazon Prime Video has picked up a package of 10 true crime documentaries from Sphere Abacus for UK & Ireland. Six are produced by Woodcut Media. ➤ Broadcast Now
- Jack Thorne Drama Enters Production in Wales Source: The Knowledge Filming begins on a new Jack Thorne drama in Wales, contributing to the boom in regional production. ➤ The Knowledge
- ‘Things You Should Have Done’ Season 2 Filming in Ramsgate Source: The Knowledge Production has begun on the second series of this familial comedy drama. ➤ The Knowledge
Check Out My Reviews
📡 Platforms & Distribution
- All3Media Launches ‘Demand Drama’ FAST Channel Source: Broadcast Now The new channel will debut in the UK, bolstering All3Media’s international FAST channel strategy. ➤ Broadcast Now
- Banijay Rights Unveils ‘The Osbournes’ FAST Channel Source: C21Media A 24/7 channel dedicated to the MTV reality series is launching in the US, UK, and Canada. ➤ C21Media
🏛️ Policy & Industry Support
- MPs Call for 5% Streamer Levy to Fund British Content Source: C21Media A parliamentary committee warns urgent action is needed to preserve UK cultural output. ➤ C21Media
- BFI Creative Challenge Fund Reopens for 2025 Source: BFI Applications now open for organisations supporting UK film and immersive storytelling. ➤ BFI
🌱 Sustainability & Innovation
- TBY2 at The Bottle Yard Named UK’s Most Sustainable Studio Source: The Knowledge TBY2 leads BAFTA albert’s 2025/26 studio sustainability rankings. ➤ The Knowledge
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- BFI-Backed Films Headed to Cannes Source: BFI ‘My Father’s Shadow’, ‘Pillion’ and ‘Urchin’ selected for Un Certain Regard. ➤ BFI
📺 Programming & Audience Trends
- ITV Yet to Confirm ‘The Voice UK’ Series 14 Source: Digital Spy Forums Fans question the show’s future as coach line-up and schedule remain unannounced. ➤ Digital Spy
More TV and film industry news every day.
Discover more from Jonathan Glazier
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.