10 Stories You Should Know: 12/09/2022
Here are the stories that should be on your radar
Here are the stories that should be on your radar for Friday, December 9th, 2022:
‘Survival From Above’: Roku Cancels Reality Format Before Launch But Producer Caravan In Talks For UK Network Revival (Deadline)
Roku will not proceed with its ambitious jungle reality series Survival From Above but producer Caravan Media is in advanced stage talks with a UK network over taking on the show.
Streamers Push Back As European Commission Explores Origins Of EU Content (Television Business International)
Regulations first proposed in 2018 and enacted last year mean streamers must ensure a minimum of 30% of TV series and films on their services are European in origin.
However, there are now signs that a deeper exploration into what content qualifies as being ‘European’ is in the works, potentially meaning that shows from countries outside of the European Union (EU) – such as the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Turkey – would no longer count on streamer quotas.
Backstreet Boys Christmas TV Show Axed After Nick Carter Rape Allegation (Outlook India)
A Backstreet Boys Christmas special titled 'A Very Backstreet Holiday' has been cancelled by US TV network ABC following news that a woman is suing singer Nick Carter, alleging he raped her during a 2001 tour when she was 17.
BBC Names Damon Buffini Deputy Chair, Former Fox Executive Gary Newman to Join BBC Commercial Board (The Hollywood Reporter)
Richard Sharp, chairman of the BBC, on Friday unveiled the appointment of Damon Buffini to the new role of deputy chair of the BBC board. “Sir Damon was a founding partner of international investment firm Permira, where he was managing partner from 1997 to 2010,” the U.K. public broadcaster said.
ITV Studios Sells 1000+ Hours Of Content In APAC (Advanced Television)
Nolly, the new three-part drama from Russell T Davies and starring Helena Bonham Carter has been acquired by Pumpkin Film in China, Now TV in Hong Kong and TVNZ in New Zealand, which has also licensed relationship drama You & Me and the teen drama, Tell Me Everything, which explores what it’s like to be coming of age in the 2020s.
The Winners Of The 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards (Luxuo)
At the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards, Singapore swept up eight awards over two nights.
ARCOM sets tight deadline for French DTT applications (Digital TV Europe)
French media regulator ARCOM has given companies until January 23 to submit an application for one of two DTT licences currently held by TF1 and M6. This will then be followed by public hearings in February before the two licences are granted.
ITV Consent Drama ‘Liar’ Scores Malaysian Adaptation, First Global Version to Tell Story Through Muslim Lens (Variety)
Double Vision’s adaption is expected to air in March next year and will premiere on Astro Citra, On Demand and Astro GO. It’s the first time the story will address topics including sexual assault through a Muslim lens.
Originally produced by Two Brothers Pictures, the hit format explores themes of consent and modern-day gender politics, as it portrays the experiences of two people (“Downton Abbey” star Joanne Froggatt and “Fantastic Four’s” Ioan Gruffudd) whose initial attraction has far-reaching consequences. The show was an overnight success in the U.K. when it premiered, sparking significant dialogues about rape culture and consent.
British Airways Add Paramount+ To Inflight Entertainment (Globetrender)
Available on long-haul flights, BA customers will now be able to watch a curated selection of exclusive Paramount+ series on the airline’s Highlife entertainment platform, including HALO, The Offer, Queen of the Universe, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, iCarly, Yellowstone and the Star Trek series.