ABC in Australia has appointed two executive producers working across scripted, factual and animation at its kids' department and is set to premiere a documentary fronted by Claudia Karvan.

VTM in Belgium is set to launch a local version of US broadcast network CBS's competition format Tough As Nails, marking its first international version.

UK commercial broadcaster ITV is among those reportedly considering a takeover of its commercially funded pubcaster rival Channel 4 as the government looks to be pushing ahead with its plans to privatise the broadcaster.

Minderoo Foundation in Australia has launched a production and finance company with an initial A$10m to invest in screen projects that inspire change.

US-based Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has expanded into India with the acquisition of Mumbai- and LA-based production company Locomotive Global.

A feature documentary about a world-first expedition to Antarctica is currently in development as the adventure travel company behind it looks for people to join the voyage.

Amazon in Japan has commissioned a local version of Australian comedy format No Activity, marking its first adaptation in Asia.

Comedians Harriet Kemsley and Bobby Mair are planning a follow-up to their reality sitcom Bobby & Harriet Get Married based around the birth of their first baby.

NBA star Patrick Patterson and producer Joel Reilly have teamed up to launch a production company with operations in both the US and Canada.

Sister, the production venture from Elisabeth Murdoch, Stacey Snider and Jane Featherstone, is set to work with the fledgling studio arm of North London venue KOKO as part of its investment in the theatre’s restoration.