Warp Films, a member of the Channel 4 Indie Growth Fund, has announced key changes in its leadership team. Warp Filmsvsays it “will bring in a new era of excellence under the seasoned guidance of its executives”. Warp Films’ primary focus is on the UK market while actively prioritising expansion into the European landscape. While […]
BBC Wales news has appointed a new Culture Correspondent, covering the arts, entertainment and culture in all its forms for TV, radio and online. Lorna Prichard, originally of Abergele, has been appointed to the new position and started her new role immediately. Prichard started her journalism career at the Cynon Valley Leader before working as […]
Wonderhood Television, the TV arm of Wonderhood Studios, producing premium factual documentary and factual entertainment series, has announced two key promotions within Development and Operations. Former Head of Production, Lianne Hickey is promoted to new role as Director of Productions and Operations and former Head of Development; and Tom Garton is promoted to the newly created role of Director of […]
It seems like we’ve been waiting for ‘the other shoe to drop’ and someone to buy Paramount for a long time. Even the group’s own CEO holds staff ‘town halls’ openly discussing likely bids while enjoining them to concentrate on their jobs and his own growth plans. That will be a good trick, if they […]
Nathalie Garcia, Managing Director of the recently formed/launched ITV Studios Iberia, has announced that Miguel Vila has been appointed as the company’s Creative Director, Non-Scripted. As the exclusive home of ITV Studios’ formats in Spain, Miguel will creatively oversee the production of The Voice (La Voz), The Voice Kids (La Voz Kids) and The Chase […]
Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE), RTL Group’s Luxembourg-based technical service provider, has announced the promotion of Frédéric Fiévez from Chief Sales Officer (CSO) to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Fiévez will assume leadership of all operational facets at BCE. He will report directly to Christophe Goossens, CEO of BCE. With a multifaceted understanding […]
Following the exit of Mediapro president Jaume Roures, the Spanish TV group has changed the structure of the company with the creation of two divisions and the appointment of new top executives. The company has set up the Channels and Platforms unit led by Daniel Margalef, responsible for all actions related to production and distribution […]
Former ITV director, William van Rest, has announced the launch of JEM Media Ventures, a new company designed to help businesses, brands and talent create ancillary income streams with IP, assets and/or unused inventory. Building on van Rest’s extensive commercial experience, which has seen him generate additional revenues from IP, manage high-profile content brands, and […]
Andrew Read has joined ThinkAnalytics as VP Sales, EMEA. He brings commercial experience from companies including Adobe, Conviva, Comscore, and most recently 24i, where he led worldwide sales. Read will drive business development in DACH and Central Europe. With many years expertise in data and video analytics, he will also play a role contributing to […]
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has announced the appointment of two new members to the BBFC’s Board, chaired by Natasha Kaplinsky (OBE), as well as the recruitment of a Global Brand Ambassador. Col Needham, Darren Jobling and John Stanley will work closely with Natasha Kaplinsky OBE to build and deliver on the strategic […]