Lunar drama First Woman and political comedy-drama Number 10 headline ITV Studios' slate of new and returning scripted series for Mipcom next week, as the UK-based production and distribution giant leans into crime and thriller series.

Jenny Daly's Studio82 has optioned Korean comedy reality gameshow Battle in the Box for a US adaptation in a deal with Seoul-based content IP agency Just iPicked.

India's JioHotstar is expanding into the Middle East and North Africa region as it continues its bid to become a global streaming player.

French animation studio Xilam (Oggy & the Cockroaches) has restructured its senior leadership team, with chief content officer Caterina Gonnelli-Linden promoted to co-CEO.

US-based platform Apple TV is the only major global streamer to have increased its proportion of premium scripted content in its US catalogue as its rivals double down on unscripted, according to Ampere Analysis.

Polish broadcaster Polsat has sealed a catalogue deal with BBC Studios (BBCS) to bring a multi-genre package of content from the UK-based production and distribution outfit to Polsat’s portfolio of channels.

Talent-led specials, food formats, historical documentaries and travelogues are all on of the BBC’s wide-ranging wishlist when it comes to faith and values programming, according to Daisy Scalchi, head of religion and ethics commissioning.

Media giant Banijay Entertainment has acquired the global format rights and finished tape rights to hit US gameshow format Scrambled Up.

The BBC’s preschool channel CBeebies, ABC in Australia, Sweden’s SVT and Finland’s YLE have all acquired animated kids’ show Tralala.

France’s StudioCanal Television and Irish outfit Deadpan Pictures (Irish Blood) are to develop a live-action adaptation of Katie Kirby’s bestselling book series The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks.