Jonathan Ford of Sphere Abacus and Rocket Booster’s Cat Davie dissect the UK distributor’s acquisition of FAST and VoD specialist Rocket Rights/Rights Booster – and why YouTube was front of mind.

UK public service broadcaster Channel 4 has chosen David Brindley as its new director of programmes following the departure of Ian Katz.

Netflix’s all-female UK leadership team discusses its new commissions, including the latest tie-up with Adolescence’s Jack Thorne, and outlines its future commissioning priorities.

Departing Banijay exec Sharon Levy has been named CEO of rival production group Fremantle's operations in the Americas and Australia.

Lasse Nikkari at Sanoma Media Finland discusses searching YouTube for new ideas, being open to the possibilities of AI and how the advertising decline in the country may not be terminal after all.

Former Sky Studios and Fox executive Jason Simms has launched a London-based scripted outfit called Fusebox Entertainment, focused on drama and comedy.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is collaborating with British science presenter Professor Brian Cox on a portfolio of original content for global digital audiences.

Dutch formats company Talpa Studios is heading to Mipcom with a slate of original formats, creative collaborations and new international commissions led by entertainment shows Sing With Me and The Golden Elevators.

ITV Studios will be at Mipcom next week with 10 new titles on its formats slate including The Chase Around the World and Celebrity Escape.

US-based media group Narrative Capital Partners has acquired UK-based distributor 3DD, combining the two companies’ slates ahead of Mipcom this month.