Hasbro is securing a raft of preschool properties as part of its US$4bn purchase of eOne. But the toy giant will now also have a host of drama and unscripted assets to play with.

ETF: Negotiations between the BBC and UK producers’ trade body Pact about the new terms of trade for the iPlayer "aren't going well," according to the latter's chair.

Disney+ has revealed more details of its documentary that goes behind the scenes at The Walt Disney Company, but has decided to axe another project in the works at the soon-to-launch streaming service.

One of the newer production collectives to emerge on the UK television scene, The Anthology Group, stands out for its thespian roots and comedy chops.

ETF: The BBC is changing its approach to commissioning new programmes in line with the tweaks being made to the iPlayer in reaction to rapidly changing viewing habits.

ETF: Amazon Studios is searching for scripted execs in Spain and Italy as it continues to build out its slate of European originals on Prime Video.

ETF: Dorothy Byrne at the UK's Channel 4 used her Edinburgh MacTaggart lecture to discuss being sexually assaulted, slam politicians for lying and stress the role of TV in preserving democracy.

US studio Lionsgate has restructured its UK television operations with a new production company helmed by ITV's former drama chief.

Walter Presents, the non-English-language VoD service backed by the UK's Channel 4, has agreed a multi-territory deal with ZDF Enterprises for a new Swedish crime series.

The distribution arm of France's Banijay Group has agreed a first-look development deal with UK indie Tigerlily Productions.