TikTok Gets U.S. Heatwave
In a lawsuit filed last Friday, August 3, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) alleged that TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media giant, has failed to stop children from joining the application (…)
UTA Signs Banijay
United Talent will serve as the marketing consultant and talent agency for Banijay Branded Entertainment, the group’s specialist division.
As BBE’s talent agency, UTA will leverage its expertise and global connectivity (…)
“NCIS” and “48 Hours” Combine for Podcast Series
Paramount Audio has launched a new original crossover podcast series combining two popular CBS franchises: 48 Hours and NCIS.
The 48 Hours: NCIS audio series will premiere on October 29, 2024, and will (…)
Press Freedom and Press Issues at the WSJ
For one of The Wall Street Journal‘s most important editions, with extensive coverage of the release from prison of its Moscow’s reporter Evan Gershkovich, the paper sent the following note to (…)
Casta Diva Cooks Formats for Warner Bros. Discovery
Italian prodco Casta Diva, part of Casta Diva Group, boasts seven cooking shows in its pipeline, including new formats and renewals, for Warner Bros. Discovery.
In just over three years since (…)
NATPE Global Unveils Advisory Board
NATPE Global has confirmed that 200 buyers from 23 countries are already registered to attend the Miami event, including representatives from A+E Networks, Amazon Prime Video, AMC Networks, Ecuavisa, ¡HOLA! (…)
ATV’s ‘Safir’ to Debut in Angola, Mozambique, and Romania
ATV Distribution has announced the international premiere dates for its Turkish drama series Safir in Angola, Mozambique, and Romania.
The series is scheduled to make its premiere in Angola and Mozambique (…)
Hollywood East in New Jersey
French financer Arpad (Arki) Busson is developing a 140,000 sqm studios on the waterfront in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Called 1888 Studios (the year in which Thomas Edison came up with the (…)
GMA Pinoy Bundle Goes Global
Filipino content platform iWantTFC has added the GMA Pinoy Bundle to its subscription plans available in various countries and territories (except in the Philippines).
The GMA Pinoy Bundle includes three 24/7 (…)
‘Inspector Gadget’ Debuts on CCTV 6 in China
Canada’s WildBrain has licensed Inspector Gadget to China’s national broadcaster, CCTV 6.
Season one of WildBrain’s CG-animated Inspector Gadget series (26 x 30’) launched on the network in China on July 20, with episodes (…)