Banijay is in the driving seat to buy All3Media, Deadline understands.
Sources have indicated that the Big Brother and Survivor behemoth is now leading the pack and, according to Reuters, Banijay has submitted a binding offer.
All3Media’s owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global received offers last week for the Squid Game: The Challenge and Traitors producer-distributor, which is valued at around £1B ($1.3B). Others aside from Banijay are said to remain in the process.
The All3 sale has been one of the key talking points at this week’s Content London, and two sources have indicated to Deadline that Banijay is well placed. Sellers are expected to award exclusivity to one bidder as soon as the end of this week, a source told Reuters.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti was asked about the deal during his Content London session but he batted away the question. While there...
Sources have indicated that the Big Brother and Survivor behemoth is now leading the pack and, according to Reuters, Banijay has submitted a binding offer.
All3Media’s owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and Liberty Global received offers last week for the Squid Game: The Challenge and Traitors producer-distributor, which is valued at around £1B ($1.3B). Others aside from Banijay are said to remain in the process.
The All3 sale has been one of the key talking points at this week’s Content London, and two sources have indicated to Deadline that Banijay is well placed. Sellers are expected to award exclusivity to one bidder as soon as the end of this week, a source told Reuters.
Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti was asked about the deal during his Content London session but he batted away the question. While there...
- 11/30/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival is drawing to a close after four days of intense industry talks, gossip and Louis Theroux lectures. The halls of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre were buzzing as UK execs, creatives and talent took the chance to get together and talk shop. Here we outline six key themes that emerged.
“Ripple effect” of the strikes
No TV industry confab would be complete at present without a bit of strike chatter. As the writers strike moves way beyond 100 days and the actors’ action rumbles on, the “ripple effects” continue to be felt around the world, according to Lindsay Salt, the BBC’s new Drama Director. There was a small American presence at Edinburgh plus numerous UK commmissioners from the U.S. streamers’ hubs but, somewhat surprisingly, the labor action was not raised during panel sessions with both Netflix and Disney execs. Universal’s Pearlena Igbokwe,...
“Ripple effect” of the strikes
No TV industry confab would be complete at present without a bit of strike chatter. As the writers strike moves way beyond 100 days and the actors’ action rumbles on, the “ripple effects” continue to be felt around the world, according to Lindsay Salt, the BBC’s new Drama Director. There was a small American presence at Edinburgh plus numerous UK commmissioners from the U.S. streamers’ hubs but, somewhat surprisingly, the labor action was not raised during panel sessions with both Netflix and Disney execs. Universal’s Pearlena Igbokwe,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Updating: The BBC apologized Wednesday for scheduling disruptions as employees stage their biggest strike in 13 years in protest over job losses and changes to local content.
Around 1,000 National Union of Journalists members are expected to down tools for 24 hours beginning at 11 a.m. local time, and the BBC has acknowledged that it will be a difficult day.
Journalists in Leeds formed a picket line and chanted “hands off local BBC” as the strike got underway this morning. Employees wielded placards featuring quotes including “Stop the cuts.”
“Hands off local BBC”...
Around 1,000 National Union of Journalists members are expected to down tools for 24 hours beginning at 11 a.m. local time, and the BBC has acknowledged that it will be a difficult day.
Journalists in Leeds formed a picket line and chanted “hands off local BBC” as the strike got underway this morning. Employees wielded placards featuring quotes including “Stop the cuts.”
“Hands off local BBC”...
- 3/15/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC is reportedly preparing to renew its crime drama Strike, which is based on the Cormoran Strike books by Jk Rowling.
The news comes weeks after the broadcaster apologised to the Harry Potter author after its news hosts failed to challenge a guest who called the author transphobic.
A sixth season of Strike has yet to be confirmed. However, Deadline’s Jake Kanter reports that the deal is close to being made.
The Independent has contacted the BBC for confirmation.
Season six will adapt The Ink Black Heart, the sixth novel in Rowling’s detective series, which she wrote under her pseudonym, Robert Galbraith.
The adaptation sees Tom Burke take on the role of gruff private investigator Cormoran Strike alongside Holliday Grainger as his partner Robin Ellacott.
Earlier this month, the BBC received 200 complaints after host Evan Davis allowed a guest on Radio 4’s Pm show to claim Rowling...
The news comes weeks after the broadcaster apologised to the Harry Potter author after its news hosts failed to challenge a guest who called the author transphobic.
A sixth season of Strike has yet to be confirmed. However, Deadline’s Jake Kanter reports that the deal is close to being made.
The Independent has contacted the BBC for confirmation.
Season six will adapt The Ink Black Heart, the sixth novel in Rowling’s detective series, which she wrote under her pseudonym, Robert Galbraith.
The adaptation sees Tom Burke take on the role of gruff private investigator Cormoran Strike alongside Holliday Grainger as his partner Robin Ellacott.
Earlier this month, the BBC received 200 complaints after host Evan Davis allowed a guest on Radio 4’s Pm show to claim Rowling...
- 3/7/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
Jake Kanter has rejoined Deadline as International Investigations Editor based in London.
Kanter returns to Deadline after serving as Media Correspondent for The Times of London since August 2021. During his time at Britain’s original newspaper of record, he broke front-page stories about the BBC, Channel 4 and Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
He previously spent two years with us as International TV Editor, during which time he wrote a number of agenda-setting exclusives on some of the highest-profile companies and organisations in Europe. His deep dive on the disappearance of TV producer Terrence Woods was one of Deadline’s most-read stories of 2020. He also played a key role in originating Deadline’s series The Film That Lit My Fuse and our International Insider newsletter.
Kanter was formerly UK Executive Editor at Business Insider, where he oversaw a 60-strong London bureau, and news editor at UK trade magazine Broadcast.
Kanter returns to Deadline after serving as Media Correspondent for The Times of London since August 2021. During his time at Britain’s original newspaper of record, he broke front-page stories about the BBC, Channel 4 and Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
He previously spent two years with us as International TV Editor, during which time he wrote a number of agenda-setting exclusives on some of the highest-profile companies and organisations in Europe. His deep dive on the disappearance of TV producer Terrence Woods was one of Deadline’s most-read stories of 2020. He also played a key role in originating Deadline’s series The Film That Lit My Fuse and our International Insider newsletter.
Kanter was formerly UK Executive Editor at Business Insider, where he oversaw a 60-strong London bureau, and news editor at UK trade magazine Broadcast.
- 12/5/2022
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Afternoon International Insiders, Max Goldbart here. Another busy week but we’ve got you covered with all the international headlines and analysis you need. To get this sent to your inbox every Friday, sign up here.
Rating The Streamers
BARBed move: It feels like industry bigwigs have been debating streamer ratings since the dawn of time but, this week, UK ratings body Barb moved a step closer to shutting down that debate. Netflix Co-CEO Reed Hastings told the Rts Cambridge in 2019 he “wanted Netflix on Barb”, the standardised ratings measurement that has buy-in from all UK linear channels and, while there has been little co-operation since, Barb has sidestepped the SVoDs and started publishing streamer ratings anyway.
“Once in a generation”: The “once in a generation” upgrade can now reveal how many people are watching Netflix shows in line with other broadcasters, using a program measurement system developed by Kantar.
Rating The Streamers
BARBed move: It feels like industry bigwigs have been debating streamer ratings since the dawn of time but, this week, UK ratings body Barb moved a step closer to shutting down that debate. Netflix Co-CEO Reed Hastings told the Rts Cambridge in 2019 he “wanted Netflix on Barb”, the standardised ratings measurement that has buy-in from all UK linear channels and, while there has been little co-operation since, Barb has sidestepped the SVoDs and started publishing streamer ratings anyway.
“Once in a generation”: The “once in a generation” upgrade can now reveal how many people are watching Netflix shows in line with other broadcasters, using a program measurement system developed by Kantar.
- 12/3/2021
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to International Insider! Jake Kanter here, guiding you through another busy week in global film and TV. To get this delivered every Friday, sign up here.
Scarlett Takes Aim At Disney
Leading the day: A potentially game-changing lawsuit pitting Black Widow herself Scarlett Johansson against Disney. Johansson is suing the mighty House of Mouse, claiming that releasing Black Widow on Disney+ as well as in theatres breached her contract and deprived her of box office earnings. Disney lashed back, saying the legal writ is “sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.” The company, not known for backing down from legal battles, also took the unusual decision to reveal Johansson’s $20M pay packet for the Marvel feature. Our full story.
A bellwether case: The Black Widow beef is kinda unique given that Johansson’s character is...
Scarlett Takes Aim At Disney
Leading the day: A potentially game-changing lawsuit pitting Black Widow herself Scarlett Johansson against Disney. Johansson is suing the mighty House of Mouse, claiming that releasing Black Widow on Disney+ as well as in theatres breached her contract and deprived her of box office earnings. Disney lashed back, saying the legal writ is “sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.” The company, not known for backing down from legal battles, also took the unusual decision to reveal Johansson’s $20M pay packet for the Marvel feature. Our full story.
A bellwether case: The Black Widow beef is kinda unique given that Johansson’s character is...
- 7/30/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to International Insider! Jake Kanter with you, as always. In the week that Jeff Bezos blasted into space, here’s what you need to know about global film and TV. Want to get in touch? I’m on jkanter@deadline.com. And to get this delivered every Friday, sign up here.
Shoots Shutter Again
Wrong kind of positives: You’ll be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu as you read this, but it’s fair to say that Covid has once again reared its ugly head on TV and film sets. It never went away, of course, but as the Delta variant (first identified in India) spreads like wildfire in the UK, cases are surging on shoots. As I first revealed over the weekend, Netflix has been forced to indefinitely halt filming on bonkbuster Bridgerton after two positive tests in three days, while the first...
Shoots Shutter Again
Wrong kind of positives: You’ll be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu as you read this, but it’s fair to say that Covid has once again reared its ugly head on TV and film sets. It never went away, of course, but as the Delta variant (first identified in India) spreads like wildfire in the UK, cases are surging on shoots. As I first revealed over the weekend, Netflix has been forced to indefinitely halt filming on bonkbuster Bridgerton after two positive tests in three days, while the first...
- 7/23/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to International Insider, I’m Jake Kanter. As the Cannes Film Festival draws to a close, join me in reflecting on the past week’s film and TV news. Want to get in touch? I’m on jkanter@deadline.com. And to get this delivered every Friday, sign up here.
Cannes Week Two
Testing times: Cannes was inevitably going to have a high-profile brush with coronavirus, and sure enough it came last weekend when we revealed that Léa Seydoux’s attendance was in doubt due to her testing positive in Paris. She canceled on Wednesday, meaning the Croisette was robbed of its rendezvous with an actress showcasing four features at the fest, including Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch and Arnaud Desplechin’s Deception. Generally, though, organizers did a good job of containing the virus, with our Tom Grater learning that the dreaded spit tests were producing...
Cannes Week Two
Testing times: Cannes was inevitably going to have a high-profile brush with coronavirus, and sure enough it came last weekend when we revealed that Léa Seydoux’s attendance was in doubt due to her testing positive in Paris. She canceled on Wednesday, meaning the Croisette was robbed of its rendezvous with an actress showcasing four features at the fest, including Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch and Arnaud Desplechin’s Deception. Generally, though, organizers did a good job of containing the virus, with our Tom Grater learning that the dreaded spit tests were producing...
- 7/16/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to International Insider. Jake Kanter here, as usual, bringing you everything worth knowing from the past seven days in global film and TV. It’s been a memorable week, with the film biz reuniting for a little-known event by the French seaside and football fever gripping Europe. Apologies to readers in Italy, but Come On England!
- 7/9/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hi! And welcome to International Insider. I’m Jake Kanter, here to guide you through a lorry load of news from the international film and television sector. My inbox is at your mercy if you have news or views — message me on jkanter@deadline.com. And to get this delivered every Friday, sign up here.
Channel 4 Privatization & Producer Problems
Channel 4 changes: The big news this week was the UK government firing the starting gun on a process that could end with Channel 4 being privatized. Culture secretary Oliver Dowden has said an “alternative ownership model” could be better for the broadcaster behind hits including The Great British Bake Off and It’s A Sin. That will be put to the test in a weeks-long consultation, during which the industry is likely to fiercely resist the sale of a prized piece of UK television real estate. Our story.
Why it matters: Channel...
Channel 4 Privatization & Producer Problems
Channel 4 changes: The big news this week was the UK government firing the starting gun on a process that could end with Channel 4 being privatized. Culture secretary Oliver Dowden has said an “alternative ownership model” could be better for the broadcaster behind hits including The Great British Bake Off and It’s A Sin. That will be put to the test in a weeks-long consultation, during which the industry is likely to fiercely resist the sale of a prized piece of UK television real estate. Our story.
Why it matters: Channel...
- 6/25/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello and welcome to International Insider, I’m Jake Kanter. This is your weekly guide to all the news worth knowing about the global film and TV biz. Please do get in touch with feedback or stories on jkanter@deadline.com. And to get this delivered directly to your inbox every Friday, sign up here.
Netflix & Amazon Data Demand
Give us your data: Here’s a story to keep an eye on over the coming months: the UK government has taken the unusual step of intervening in a debate around data, calling on the likes of Netflix and Amazon to disclose viewing figures for shows originated by British public service broadcasters, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5. The idea was first floated by lawmakers of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, and ministers agreed that media regulator Ofcom could benefit from the information.
Why the data is...
Netflix & Amazon Data Demand
Give us your data: Here’s a story to keep an eye on over the coming months: the UK government has taken the unusual step of intervening in a debate around data, calling on the likes of Netflix and Amazon to disclose viewing figures for shows originated by British public service broadcasters, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5. The idea was first floated by lawmakers of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, and ministers agreed that media regulator Ofcom could benefit from the information.
Why the data is...
- 6/18/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to International Insider — happy Euro 2020 day! Jake Kanter with you, as usual, bringing you all the news, views, and analysis from the world of film and TV. Please do get in touch with feedback or stories on jkanter@deadline.com. And to get this delivered directly to your inbox every Friday, sign up here.
Cannes Market Heats Up
Cooking up a storm: The online Cannes market doesn’t get underway until July 21, but things are already heating up ahead of the superbowl of movie sales. My colleagues have been hoovering up scoops on some of the hot packages hitting the French Riviera. Here are a few of note:
Andreas Wiseman got the skinny on Marlowe, the Storyboard Media and CAA Media Finance-backed noir thriller about Raymond Chandler’s iconic detective Philip Marlowe, which is set to star Liam Neeson. Oscar-winner Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) will...
Cannes Market Heats Up
Cooking up a storm: The online Cannes market doesn’t get underway until July 21, but things are already heating up ahead of the superbowl of movie sales. My colleagues have been hoovering up scoops on some of the hot packages hitting the French Riviera. Here are a few of note:
Andreas Wiseman got the skinny on Marlowe, the Storyboard Media and CAA Media Finance-backed noir thriller about Raymond Chandler’s iconic detective Philip Marlowe, which is set to star Liam Neeson. Oscar-winner Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) will...
- 6/11/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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