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ITV Studios says Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are back in business as commissioners after their merger deal, signaling greater opportunities for ITV to place and source shows with the two groups; executives highlighted recent deals like Love & Marriage: Huntsville and The Guest as examples of the renewed access and growth potential in the global TV production and distribution landscape.
Banijay and All3Media will merge 50-50 into a global indie production giant valued at about $8 billion, combining hits like Peaky Blinders, MasterChef and The Traitors. The deal aims for roughly €50 million in annual cost synergies and, if measured against 2024 figures, would have generated over €4.4 billion in revenue and €690 million in adjusted EBITDA. The merger is slated to close in fall 2026, with Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti leading the merged company and RedBird IMI co-founder Jeff Zucker serving as chairman. RedBird IMI had acquired All3Media in 2024 for about $1.45 billion.
Banijay and RedBird IMI’s All3Media are merging to create a 50/50 global production banner with estimated 2024 revenues around $6.65 billion. Marco Bassetti will lead as CEO of the new group, Jane Turton will be deputy CEO, and Jeff Zucker will be chairman. The combined library and labels—including Banijay Rights’ tens of thousands of hours and All3Media’s Studio Lambert, The Traitors, Squid Game: The Challenge, and other properties—aim to strengthen scale amid ongoing industry consolidation, with closing expected by fall.
Kevin Dunn, a long-standing executive with WWE, has reportedly given notice of his departure from the company following internal changes after the Endeavor acquisition. Dunn, who has been with WWE since Vince McMahon's early days of ownership and has been a key figure in television production, is said to have decided to leave due to a clash in visions for TV production management and a desire not to work under anyone but McMahon. This move marks another significant shift in WWE's structure and leadership post-acquisition.
A 1982 BBC training film on studio camera operations showcases the physicality and technical skills required to operate vintage cameras. The film highlights the size and weight of the equipment, emphasizing the need for upper-body strength and full-body workouts. It also emphasizes the importance of fine motor control, particularly in focus pulling, and provides insights into framing, composing shots, and creating a smooth and professional look. The training film offers technical details on the pedestal and includes follow-up videos on shooting interview programs and capturing moving on-air talent.
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" will move production from Los Angeles to New York City for its upcoming fifth season, taking advantage of New York's Film Tax Credit. The show will film in studio 6A, which was previously home to late-night talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, and Conan O'Brien. The move includes the cost of a new state-of-the-art studio, technical facility, and support space. "The Kelly Clarkson Show" has won 13 Daytime Emmy Awards and was renewed through 2025.