Patrick Holland to lead combined Banijay UK as CEO and executive chairman after All3Media merger closes
The $8 billion merger of Banijay and All3Media is now official, with Holland confirmed to oversee around 40 creative labels.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
BBC presenter Amol Rajan warns broadcaster is 'screwed' unless funding emergency is fixed
In an alternate MacTaggart speech at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Rajan called for urgent action to address the BBC's existential funding crisis.
Deadline · +1 outlets
YouTube argues against forced prominence for British broadcasters on digital platforms
YouTube's EMEA VP Pedro Pina made the case during his MacTaggart lecture that mandated prominence would push creators and publishers down.
Deadline · +1 outlets
'Nanny McPhee' musical by Emma Thompson sets summer 2027 London debut
The stage musical based on the Universal Pictures films and Nurse Matilda books will open in the West End, with Thompson writing the book.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Broadway musical 'Six' to close in January 2027 after nearly six-year run
The Tony-winning musical about Henry VIII's wives will end with 2,178 performances.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Lando Norris docuseries greenlit at Prime Video
The three-part documentary series will follow the reigning F1 world champion as he defends his title.
Variety · +1 outlets
Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in Drake's lifestyle brand OVO
The licensing firm will work with Vince Holding Corp. on products while Drake retains an ownership stake and creative role.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
'Here There Are Blueberries' to open on Broadway this fall
The Pulitzer-finalist play by Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich will have a strictly limited Broadway engagement.
Deadline · +1 outlets
BBC confirms 'Top Gear' will return
The veteran motoring show, one of the BBC's biggest exports, was previously paused after a production incident.
Variety · +1 outlets
Studiocanal launches Classics label touting largest library outside the U.S.
The new worldwide catalogue label anchors its launch with 4K restorations of 'Terminator 2,' 'Manhunter,' and Jacques Tati films, backed by $29 million in resto
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Sister Group signs production and distribution deal with 'University Challenge' host Amol Rajan
The deal was announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival where Rajan also delivered his alternative MacTaggart speech.
Variety
'Toy Story 5' sets Disney+ streaming release date after $1 billion box office
The fifth installment in the franchise will premiere on Disney+ on Sept. 23.
Variety
Rosie O'Donnell joins producing team of London-bound musical 'Indigo'
The new musical about an autistic teenager and an unconventional family will head to London, with O'Donnell, a longtime autism advocate, aboard as producer.
Deadline
Olivia Rodrigo exhibit coming to Grammy Museum with Cameron Crowe Q&A
The 'Olivia Rodrigo: The Cure Unraveled' exhibit opens Sept. 2 at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles.
Variety
Channel 4 plays down report of 'Bake Off' rift between Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood
Channel 4 denies a Daily Mail report that new judge Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood were clashing on set.
Deadline
'Married at First Sight' scandal taken 'very seriously' says Channel 4 exec
A senior Channel 4 executive says the network is taking the MAFS scandal seriously but declined to comment on whether the show could be axed.
Variety · +1 outlets
ESPN sets six-part Nick Saban documentary series 'Saban' for October
The docuseries debuts Oct. 8 on ESPN with unseen footage of the legendary football coach.
Variety
'JAŸ-Z In 8' doc series to stream internationally on Mubi
Mubi acquired international rights to the eight-part series featuring Jay-Z in conversation with producer Rick Rubin.
Deadline