Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning says she has got Richard Gadd’s back amid a backlash against his megahit Netflix series.
Gunning told The Radio Times that she is not engaging with comments made by Fiona Harvey, the woman she played in Baby Reindeer under the name Martha.
Baby Reindeer tells the “true story” of Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, but Harvey denies claims made by the series and said she had not been convicted of stalking.
Harvey has told her story to Piers Morgan, The Daily Record, and others. She is now considering legal action against Netflix, Gadd, and producer Clerkenwell Films.
Gunning said she was concerned about the impact Harvey’s interviews might be having on Gadd, whom she described as a “survivor” of sexual assault and stalking.
“I think he was incredibly brave to bare all. He really did put everything in that show, warts and all,...
Gunning told The Radio Times that she is not engaging with comments made by Fiona Harvey, the woman she played in Baby Reindeer under the name Martha.
Baby Reindeer tells the “true story” of Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, but Harvey denies claims made by the series and said she had not been convicted of stalking.
Harvey has told her story to Piers Morgan, The Daily Record, and others. She is now considering legal action against Netflix, Gadd, and producer Clerkenwell Films.
Gunning said she was concerned about the impact Harvey’s interviews might be having on Gadd, whom she described as a “survivor” of sexual assault and stalking.
“I think he was incredibly brave to bare all. He really did put everything in that show, warts and all,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha has issued an excoriating statement confirming that she is working with a legal team to take action against Netflix.
In a 500-word missive (copied in full below), Fiona Harvey said she was plotting a lawsuit “against all of those who have lied about me and used my image to make large sums of money for themselves.”
Harvey added that Baby Reindeer had “caused untold damage to my health, my reputation, my job prospects” after she was identified within days of Richard Gadd’s megahit series premiering.
Gadd’s drama is billed as a “true story” and portrays Martha as a convicted stalker and perpetrator of sexual abuse and assault. Harvey has denied wrongdoing.
Her statement was issued through Chris Daw, a senior attorney assisting Harvey with her legal plans. The barrister is yet to be formally instructed by Harvey, but told Deadline last week that...
In a 500-word missive (copied in full below), Fiona Harvey said she was plotting a lawsuit “against all of those who have lied about me and used my image to make large sums of money for themselves.”
Harvey added that Baby Reindeer had “caused untold damage to my health, my reputation, my job prospects” after she was identified within days of Richard Gadd’s megahit series premiering.
Gadd’s drama is billed as a “true story” and portrays Martha as a convicted stalker and perpetrator of sexual abuse and assault. Harvey has denied wrongdoing.
Her statement was issued through Chris Daw, a senior attorney assisting Harvey with her legal plans. The barrister is yet to be formally instructed by Harvey, but told Deadline last week that...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The woman purported to be the “real-life” Martha from the hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer reportedly sent the U.K.’s Labour party leader Keir Starmer 276 emails in less than eight months, according to British tabloid The Sun, which published some of what it claims are the emails.
Fiona Harvey, believed to be the real-life woman who allegedly stalked and harassed series creator Richard Gadd across thousands of emails alongside turning up at the pub he worked at and comedy gigs he performed, recently found herself in the hot seat on Piers Morgan Uncensored. She claimed to have never contacted Gadd by phone and alleged that he had asked to sleep with her, which she turned down.
Harvey has also said she will be suing Netflix for what she called the “work of fiction” penned and performed by Gadd, and that she had received death threats since the program that she calls “defamatory” aired.
Fiona Harvey, believed to be the real-life woman who allegedly stalked and harassed series creator Richard Gadd across thousands of emails alongside turning up at the pub he worked at and comedy gigs he performed, recently found herself in the hot seat on Piers Morgan Uncensored. She claimed to have never contacted Gadd by phone and alleged that he had asked to sleep with her, which she turned down.
Harvey has also said she will be suing Netflix for what she called the “work of fiction” penned and performed by Gadd, and that she had received death threats since the program that she calls “defamatory” aired.
- 5/20/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: A British lawmaker has challenged Netflix to provide evidence for the claim that Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha has a stalking conviction.
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on UK Parliament’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said Netflix had a duty to back up claims made in Richard Gadd’s “true story” hit series after Martha was identified as Fiona Harvey.
In a letter seen by Deadline, Nicolson asked Benjamin King, Netflix’s senior UK director of public policy, to provide evidence of Harvey’s criminal record after he told the committee that Baby Reindeer was a “true story of the horrific abuse” suffered by Gadd “at the hands of a convicted stalker.”
Nicolson wrote: “Journalists have thus far been unable to find a record of the conviction to which you referred. Can you provide me with the evidence for this serious claim which...
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on UK Parliament’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said Netflix had a duty to back up claims made in Richard Gadd’s “true story” hit series after Martha was identified as Fiona Harvey.
In a letter seen by Deadline, Nicolson asked Benjamin King, Netflix’s senior UK director of public policy, to provide evidence of Harvey’s criminal record after he told the committee that Baby Reindeer was a “true story of the horrific abuse” suffered by Gadd “at the hands of a convicted stalker.”
Nicolson wrote: “Journalists have thus far been unable to find a record of the conviction to which you referred. Can you provide me with the evidence for this serious claim which...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh from his bombshell interview with ‘the real Martha,’ Piers Morgan has slammed “high-profile people in the business” who have said they know the identity of Richard Gadd’s abuser portrayed in Baby Reindeer.
Along with the furious guessing game to find Gadd’s female stalker sparked by the controversial Netflix series, the internet has been ablaze with sleuths trying to discover the identity of the comedy producer portrayed in episode 4 who grooms, sexually assaults and rapes Gadd. One director has even taken legal action against those targeting him as ‘the real Darrien’. Darrien is played by Tom Goodman-Hill in the show and returns in later episodes.
Some have revealed they are aware of the real abuser’s identity, including Rest is Entertainment host Richard Osman, who claimed recently that “everyone” in the industry is aware and that Gadd has been “very open to people in the industry” about the person who sexually assaulted him.
Along with the furious guessing game to find Gadd’s female stalker sparked by the controversial Netflix series, the internet has been ablaze with sleuths trying to discover the identity of the comedy producer portrayed in episode 4 who grooms, sexually assaults and rapes Gadd. One director has even taken legal action against those targeting him as ‘the real Darrien’. Darrien is played by Tom Goodman-Hill in the show and returns in later episodes.
Some have revealed they are aware of the real abuser’s identity, including Rest is Entertainment host Richard Osman, who claimed recently that “everyone” in the industry is aware and that Gadd has been “very open to people in the industry” about the person who sexually assaulted him.
- 5/17/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha appears to be making good on her promise to sue Netflix, but has yet to hear from the streamer despite being identified against her wishes and claiming to have received death threats and unwanted attention.
Chris Daw Kc, a barrister working with Fiona Harvey to build a lawsuit, told Deadline that Netflix had failed to contact her in any capacity after she was thrust into the media spotlight last month.
He said the series, which has amassed more than 65M views since premiering, raised serious questions about Netflix’s duty of care standards. He called for a “major review” of its compliance procedures.
Daw is assembling a team of lawyers in the UK and U.S. to pursue Netflix, producer Clerkenwell Films, and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, but has yet to be formally instructed by Harvey.
He believes that Harvey may have a...
Chris Daw Kc, a barrister working with Fiona Harvey to build a lawsuit, told Deadline that Netflix had failed to contact her in any capacity after she was thrust into the media spotlight last month.
He said the series, which has amassed more than 65M views since premiering, raised serious questions about Netflix’s duty of care standards. He called for a “major review” of its compliance procedures.
Daw is assembling a team of lawyers in the UK and U.S. to pursue Netflix, producer Clerkenwell Films, and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, but has yet to be formally instructed by Harvey.
He believes that Harvey may have a...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Piers Morgan is reflecting on his interview last week with Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha, arguing that Fiona Harvey was “failed” by Netflix.
Morgan told ITV’s Lorraine show that Netflix had not done enough to protect Harvey’s identity after she was tracked down by internet sleuths within days of Richard Gadd’s series premiering.
Morgan added that the streaming giant faced legal questions after billing Baby Reindeer as a “true story.” Harvey has said that she is considering suing Netflix.
“They failed in their duty of care to Harvey, there’s no question about that — Netflix in particular,” Morgan said. “The key question is whether they’ve defamed her. If you accuse somebody of being a convicted stalker and they’re not a convicted stalker, that’s a pretty serious mistake to make.”
Morgan has faced questions himself about the decision to interview Harvey on his YouTube channel,...
Morgan told ITV’s Lorraine show that Netflix had not done enough to protect Harvey’s identity after she was tracked down by internet sleuths within days of Richard Gadd’s series premiering.
Morgan added that the streaming giant faced legal questions after billing Baby Reindeer as a “true story.” Harvey has said that she is considering suing Netflix.
“They failed in their duty of care to Harvey, there’s no question about that — Netflix in particular,” Morgan said. “The key question is whether they’ve defamed her. If you accuse somebody of being a convicted stalker and they’re not a convicted stalker, that’s a pretty serious mistake to make.”
Morgan has faced questions himself about the decision to interview Harvey on his YouTube channel,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The spring sun blazed down on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday and the conditions were right for Baby Reindeer to bask in its success.
Richard Gadd’s dazzling “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker won’t be eligible for prizes until next year, but he attended the 2024 awards with co-star Jessica Gunning to hand out the prize for best Limited Drama.
Clerkenwell Films’ somewhat parochial British story has been the biggest show in the world for the past couple of weeks, and there can be little doubt about Gadd’s astonishing creative achievement in taking his trauma and rendering it into a brutal, beguiling work of art.
His BAFTA appearance should have been a moment of celebration for Baby Reindeer, but it was a strangely muted affair as the threat of a lawsuit from the real-life Martha (named as Fiona Harvey...
Richard Gadd’s dazzling “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker won’t be eligible for prizes until next year, but he attended the 2024 awards with co-star Jessica Gunning to hand out the prize for best Limited Drama.
Clerkenwell Films’ somewhat parochial British story has been the biggest show in the world for the past couple of weeks, and there can be little doubt about Gadd’s astonishing creative achievement in taking his trauma and rendering it into a brutal, beguiling work of art.
His BAFTA appearance should have been a moment of celebration for Baby Reindeer, but it was a strangely muted affair as the threat of a lawsuit from the real-life Martha (named as Fiona Harvey...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for "Baby Reindeer."
The Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" is based on the award-winning one-man show written and performed by comedian Richard Gadd, who wrote the piece based on his own experiences with having been stalked. Since the show's debut on April 11, 2024, "Baby Reindeer" has stayed on the Netflix most-watched charts, becoming the obsession of viewers across the globe. Gadd stars as Donny Dunn, a fictionalized version of himself, meaning he is re-enacting his trauma for the world to see in every episode. Donny is stalked by a woman named Martha Scott, brought to life in a phenomenal, star-making performance by Jessica Gunning. Gadd's story is very real, but in the interest of protecting Martha's identity, as well as the identities of everyone else featured in the series inspired by real people, names and events were altered with Gadd's creative licensing.
But that hasn't stopped folks from...
The Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" is based on the award-winning one-man show written and performed by comedian Richard Gadd, who wrote the piece based on his own experiences with having been stalked. Since the show's debut on April 11, 2024, "Baby Reindeer" has stayed on the Netflix most-watched charts, becoming the obsession of viewers across the globe. Gadd stars as Donny Dunn, a fictionalized version of himself, meaning he is re-enacting his trauma for the world to see in every episode. Donny is stalked by a woman named Martha Scott, brought to life in a phenomenal, star-making performance by Jessica Gunning. Gadd's story is very real, but in the interest of protecting Martha's identity, as well as the identities of everyone else featured in the series inspired by real people, names and events were altered with Gadd's creative licensing.
But that hasn't stopped folks from...
- 5/11/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Exclusive: The British government has fired a warning shot at Netflix amid the Baby Reindeer safeguarding scandal, saying it will be held to “high standards” under new streaming laws.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) reminded Netflix that the UK Media Bill will hand regulator Ofcom world-leading powers to police content on streaming services.
Asked if the legislation would empower Ofcom to pursue concerns over Baby Reindeer, a government spokesperson told Deadline: “UK broadcasters are subject to appropriate rules to ensure protections for audiences, contributors and other affected individuals. Our Media Bill will make mainstream video-on-demand services subject to similar high standards.”
Ofcom will draft and enforce a new Video-on-Demand Code, allowing viewers, contributors, and others to complain about accuracy issues and potentially harmful content.
One regulatory expert told Deadline that under the new laws, Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker, Fiona Harvey, would be able to make...
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) reminded Netflix that the UK Media Bill will hand regulator Ofcom world-leading powers to police content on streaming services.
Asked if the legislation would empower Ofcom to pursue concerns over Baby Reindeer, a government spokesperson told Deadline: “UK broadcasters are subject to appropriate rules to ensure protections for audiences, contributors and other affected individuals. Our Media Bill will make mainstream video-on-demand services subject to similar high standards.”
Ofcom will draft and enforce a new Video-on-Demand Code, allowing viewers, contributors, and others to complain about accuracy issues and potentially harmful content.
One regulatory expert told Deadline that under the new laws, Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker, Fiona Harvey, would be able to make...
- 5/11/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Gadd has said he has been shocked by the success of Baby Reindeer and his new-found fame amid blurring lines between the Netflix series and reality.
In an interview with The Daily Record newspaper, Gadd said he thought Baby Reindeer would just be “a little cult artistic gem” rather than the monster hit it has become.
“It was, like, crazy. I never expected it to sort of blow up like this,” Gadd said. “I believed it would be successful but I didn’t expect overnight, I don’t even like to use this word, fame.”
He added: “I really believed in this show but it really felt like one day it went on the platform and the next day there were people camping in my garden.”
His thinking might explain why Netflix and Clerkenwell Films did not do more to protect the identities of the characters involved in Gadd...
In an interview with The Daily Record newspaper, Gadd said he thought Baby Reindeer would just be “a little cult artistic gem” rather than the monster hit it has become.
“It was, like, crazy. I never expected it to sort of blow up like this,” Gadd said. “I believed it would be successful but I didn’t expect overnight, I don’t even like to use this word, fame.”
He added: “I really believed in this show but it really felt like one day it went on the platform and the next day there were people camping in my garden.”
His thinking might explain why Netflix and Clerkenwell Films did not do more to protect the identities of the characters involved in Gadd...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Baby Reindeer‘s real-life Martha has slammed the Netflix series as an “obscene” and “defamatory” work of fiction, claiming that she is instructing lawyers to sue the streamer.
In an interview with Piers Morgan (full video below), Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey said she had been “forced” into telling her side of the story after Baby Reindeer became an enormous global hit.
Baby Reindeer was billed as a “true story” and provides a searingly raw account of comedian Richard Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, known as Martha.
But Harvey told Morgan that it was a “work of hyperbole” and “work of fiction” and claimed that she was prepared to test her argument in a court of law.
Related: ‘Doctor Who’ Writer Russell T Davies Says BBC Would Have Been “Much Stricter” About Disguising ‘Baby Reindeer’ Identities
Netflix stood by Baby Reindeer on Wednesday, maintaining the drama was a “true...
In an interview with Piers Morgan (full video below), Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey said she had been “forced” into telling her side of the story after Baby Reindeer became an enormous global hit.
Baby Reindeer was billed as a “true story” and provides a searingly raw account of comedian Richard Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, known as Martha.
But Harvey told Morgan that it was a “work of hyperbole” and “work of fiction” and claimed that she was prepared to test her argument in a court of law.
Related: ‘Doctor Who’ Writer Russell T Davies Says BBC Would Have Been “Much Stricter” About Disguising ‘Baby Reindeer’ Identities
Netflix stood by Baby Reindeer on Wednesday, maintaining the drama was a “true...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Doctor Who mastermind Russell T. Davies is weighing in on the controversy surrounding Netflix‘s smash hit series Baby Reindeer.
The writer said in an interview with The Times that the BBC would have been “much stricter” when it comes to disguising the real-life identities of the characters created by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd. “Compliance and editorial policy drives us mad here but I sleep at night,” Davies said.
His comments follow a whirlwind of scrutiny for Netflix producers, and even fans of the series, who took it upon themselves to try and unveil the real people depicted on the show, including the trans woman Gadd’s character dates, played by Nava Mau, and the TV producer who sexually assaults him, portrayed by Tom Goodman-Hill.
On Thursday, British host Piers Morgan will interview a woman named Fiona Harvey who claims to be the inspiration behind the show’s stalker, Martha.
The writer said in an interview with The Times that the BBC would have been “much stricter” when it comes to disguising the real-life identities of the characters created by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd. “Compliance and editorial policy drives us mad here but I sleep at night,” Davies said.
His comments follow a whirlwind of scrutiny for Netflix producers, and even fans of the series, who took it upon themselves to try and unveil the real people depicted on the show, including the trans woman Gadd’s character dates, played by Nava Mau, and the TV producer who sexually assaults him, portrayed by Tom Goodman-Hill.
On Thursday, British host Piers Morgan will interview a woman named Fiona Harvey who claims to be the inspiration behind the show’s stalker, Martha.
- 5/9/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Russell T Davies is the latest high-profile TV industry figure to criticize Netflix for allowing real-life Baby Reindeer characters to be identified online.
In an interview with The Times, the Doctor Who writer said the BBC would have been “much stricter” with editorial compliance processes had it shown Richard Gadd’s hit stalker series.
Davies, who has extensive experience working with BBC compliance executives on Doctor Who, said: “Compliance and editorial policy drives us mad here but I sleep at night.”
Since Baby Reindeer premiered last month, Gadd’s alleged stalker, known as Martha in the series, has been identified as Fiona Harvey. Others have been wrongly accused amid rampant online speculation.
Benjamin King, Netflix UK’s senior public policy director, said on Wednesday that the streamer and producer Clerkenwell Films took “every reasonable precaution in disguising the real-life identities of the people involved in that story.”
He added: “Ultimately,...
In an interview with The Times, the Doctor Who writer said the BBC would have been “much stricter” with editorial compliance processes had it shown Richard Gadd’s hit stalker series.
Davies, who has extensive experience working with BBC compliance executives on Doctor Who, said: “Compliance and editorial policy drives us mad here but I sleep at night.”
Since Baby Reindeer premiered last month, Gadd’s alleged stalker, known as Martha in the series, has been identified as Fiona Harvey. Others have been wrongly accused amid rampant online speculation.
Benjamin King, Netflix UK’s senior public policy director, said on Wednesday that the streamer and producer Clerkenwell Films took “every reasonable precaution in disguising the real-life identities of the people involved in that story.”
He added: “Ultimately,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Piers Morgan Teases Interview With Real-Life ‘Baby Reindeer’ Stalker as Netflix Responds to Hysteria
Another day, another series of Baby Reindeer headlines.
The breakout hit limited series from Netflix — created by and starring Scottish comedian Richard Gadd inspired by a traumatic, six-year-long stalking incident — has inspired a flurry of coverage following an April 11 debut as it rocketed to the top of the streamer’s TV viewing charts for three straight weeks. Because Gadd pulled from personal experience to craft the true crime tale, journalists and internet sleuths have attempted to track down the real people behind Baby Reindeer‘s characters.
The focus has fallen on two characters in particular: the stalker Martha, played by Jessica Gunning, and the creative mentor Darrien who drugged and sexually assaulted Gadd, played by Tom Goodman-Hill. The fever burned so hot and inspired so many stories that Gadd took to Instagram to urge fans to stop the speculation because innocent people were getting caught in the mess. “That’s...
The breakout hit limited series from Netflix — created by and starring Scottish comedian Richard Gadd inspired by a traumatic, six-year-long stalking incident — has inspired a flurry of coverage following an April 11 debut as it rocketed to the top of the streamer’s TV viewing charts for three straight weeks. Because Gadd pulled from personal experience to craft the true crime tale, journalists and internet sleuths have attempted to track down the real people behind Baby Reindeer‘s characters.
The focus has fallen on two characters in particular: the stalker Martha, played by Jessica Gunning, and the creative mentor Darrien who drugged and sexually assaulted Gadd, played by Tom Goodman-Hill. The fever burned so hot and inspired so many stories that Gadd took to Instagram to urge fans to stop the speculation because innocent people were getting caught in the mess. “That’s...
- 5/8/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For the past month since its premiere, there has been rampant online speculation about who inspired the abusive characters depicted in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Now, as the woman identified as the real ‘Martha’ speaks out, the streamer is defending itself over alleged lack of protection of real-life identities. At a UK Parliament hearing, Netflix policy chief Benjamin King said the streamer was satisfied with their attention to the issue of privacy and that they took adequate care to to disguise the identities of the real-life Baby Reindeer characters. King told lawmakers that Netflix and producer Clerkenwell Films had to balance protecting identities with the “veracity and authenticity” of the seven-part series. King assured the committee that the streamer took “every reasonable precaution in disguising the real-life identities of the people involved in that story.” As pointed out by John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP on the Culture,...
- 5/8/2024
- TV Insider
New off-screen Baby Reindeer drama is poised to get as dicey as what made it into the Netflix hit.
Baby Reindeer concerns the real-life stalking of Richard Gadd, a Scottish writer and actor who also stars in the show as Donny. Jessica Gunning plays Martha, the stalker.
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Baby Reindeer concerns the real-life stalking of Richard Gadd, a Scottish writer and actor who also stars in the show as Donny. Jessica Gunning plays Martha, the stalker.
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In the series, the characters’ names are pseudonyms. But since...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Netflix has argued that it took care to disguise the identities of the real-life Baby Reindeer characters after the show’s extraordinary success sparked an internet guessing game.
In some of Netflix’s first comments about the viral circus surrounding Baby Reindeer, policy chief Benjamin King told a UK Parliament hearing that the streamer was satisfied with duty of care standards on the show.
King told lawmakers that Netflix and producer Clerkenwell Films took “every reasonable precaution in disguising the real-life identities of the people involved in that story.”
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, pointed out that this had not prevented the character of Martha from being identified online.
Baby Reindeer was billed as a “true story” and provides a searingly raw account of comedian Richard Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker.
Gadd plays the lead character Donny,...
In some of Netflix’s first comments about the viral circus surrounding Baby Reindeer, policy chief Benjamin King told a UK Parliament hearing that the streamer was satisfied with duty of care standards on the show.
King told lawmakers that Netflix and producer Clerkenwell Films took “every reasonable precaution in disguising the real-life identities of the people involved in that story.”
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, pointed out that this had not prevented the character of Martha from being identified online.
Baby Reindeer was billed as a “true story” and provides a searingly raw account of comedian Richard Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker.
Gadd plays the lead character Donny,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon UK MD Chris Bird was among the latest group of industry execs to appear in front of the UK’s British Film & High-End TV Inquiry this afternoon, during which he revealed how much cash the streamer has invested in content from UK broadcasters for the first time.
“We have spent more than $400 million licensing, co-producing, and co-commissioning content from the UK Public Service Broadcasters,” Bird said. “Not only to make bigger and better shows but we’ve also helped produce everything from Steve McQueen’s Small Axe and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag to the recently announced second and third seasons of The Night Manager with the BBC.”
Deadline was first to break news of The Night Manager returning with Tom Hiddleston signed on to star.
Prime Video doesn’t only help produce these hits but also distributes them to territories across the globe, Bird added. “Outside of America, British...
“We have spent more than $400 million licensing, co-producing, and co-commissioning content from the UK Public Service Broadcasters,” Bird said. “Not only to make bigger and better shows but we’ve also helped produce everything from Steve McQueen’s Small Axe and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag to the recently announced second and third seasons of The Night Manager with the BBC.”
Deadline was first to break news of The Night Manager returning with Tom Hiddleston signed on to star.
Prime Video doesn’t only help produce these hits but also distributes them to territories across the globe, Bird added. “Outside of America, British...
- 5/8/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has updated its classification guidelines, informed by its largest-ever public consultation, meaning its age ratings will change according to changing public opinion, including on the on-screen depiction of violence, sex and drug use.
Throughout 2023, the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people across the U.K. “to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification,” finding that “people are now more concerned about depictions of violence on screen in content across all age ratings.” With audiences expressing concerns about how distressing or disturbing some forms of violence can be, the BBFC said that “a higher rating may be required for violence across all age-rating categories, especially when particularly intense or impactful scenes occur.”
Compared with its previous research study in 2019, the BBFC said on Tuesday, it found some concerns have remained the same, while others have risen in importance for audiences. “Then, as now,...
Throughout 2023, the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people across the U.K. “to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification,” finding that “people are now more concerned about depictions of violence on screen in content across all age ratings.” With audiences expressing concerns about how distressing or disturbing some forms of violence can be, the BBFC said that “a higher rating may be required for violence across all age-rating categories, especially when particularly intense or impactful scenes occur.”
Compared with its previous research study in 2019, the BBFC said on Tuesday, it found some concerns have remained the same, while others have risen in importance for audiences. “Then, as now,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix won’t have to remove films and TV shows from its platform to stay on the right side of new UK streaming laws, according to the chair of Ofcom.
The UK media regulator is set to be handed new powers under the Media Bill to police content on streaming services and hold them to standards on impartiality and accuracy.
Speaking at a Voice of the Listener & Viewer conference in London on Wednesday, Ofcom chair Michael Grade said the likes of Netflix and Disney+ should have “no fears” about what’s coming.
He argued that the streamers were attempting to “frighten the life out of everybody” by claiming that they will need to purge content from their platforms to avoid falling foul of the new laws.
Netflix has generally welcomed the streaming regulation, but has lobbied against “nebulous” and potentially “onerous” rules on “due impartiality” contained in draft legislation.
In...
The UK media regulator is set to be handed new powers under the Media Bill to police content on streaming services and hold them to standards on impartiality and accuracy.
Speaking at a Voice of the Listener & Viewer conference in London on Wednesday, Ofcom chair Michael Grade said the likes of Netflix and Disney+ should have “no fears” about what’s coming.
He argued that the streamers were attempting to “frighten the life out of everybody” by claiming that they will need to purge content from their platforms to avoid falling foul of the new laws.
Netflix has generally welcomed the streaming regulation, but has lobbied against “nebulous” and potentially “onerous” rules on “due impartiality” contained in draft legislation.
In...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s latest attempt in its quiet campaign to soften the impact of the upcoming UK Media Bill took place this morning with UK and Ireland policy boss Benjamin King raising concerns regulator Ofcom could become “something of a global policeman” if plans are waved through.
Appearing in front of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, King stressed repeatedly that bringing Netflix’s shows within the remit of the regulator will be tricky due to their global nature. Conversely, he raised fears that Ofcom could become a target for “complaint tourism” or “forum shopping” from “foreign actors who want to use a regulator in the UK to seek redress for a title that they cannot succesfully pursue elsewhere.”
The draft Media Bill, which is yet to publish in full detail, will bring so-called Tier 1 streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ under Ofcom’s jurisdiction in areas such...
Appearing in front of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, King stressed repeatedly that bringing Netflix’s shows within the remit of the regulator will be tricky due to their global nature. Conversely, he raised fears that Ofcom could become a target for “complaint tourism” or “forum shopping” from “foreign actors who want to use a regulator in the UK to seek redress for a title that they cannot succesfully pursue elsewhere.”
The draft Media Bill, which is yet to publish in full detail, will bring so-called Tier 1 streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ under Ofcom’s jurisdiction in areas such...
- 6/27/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has threatened to preemptively remove films and TV shows from its UK library to avoid falling foul of new streamer regulations being introduced by the British government.
Ministers in the UK want media regulator Ofcom to police streaming giants in a similar way to traditional broadcasters, meaning the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video could be fined up to £250,000 for carrying harmful content.
In a submission to UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Netflix took a swipe at plans to introduce “due impartiality” rules for streamers under the Media Bill, calling draft legislation “nebulous” and potentially “onerous” for services to enforce.
The Media Bill states that major streamers must consider impartiality in the context of contemporary events, pointing specifically to “current public policy” and matters of “political or industrial controversy.”
Netflix said that staying on the right side of this rule would require it to...
Ministers in the UK want media regulator Ofcom to police streaming giants in a similar way to traditional broadcasters, meaning the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video could be fined up to £250,000 for carrying harmful content.
In a submission to UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Netflix took a swipe at plans to introduce “due impartiality” rules for streamers under the Media Bill, calling draft legislation “nebulous” and potentially “onerous” for services to enforce.
The Media Bill states that major streamers must consider impartiality in the context of contemporary events, pointing specifically to “current public policy” and matters of “political or industrial controversy.”
Netflix said that staying on the right side of this rule would require it to...
- 5/30/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“Freedom of expression” will be front and center of Ofcom’s thinking when the UK regulator draws up the new code governing the streamers, according to chief Melanie Dawes.
The Ofcom boss used her appearance at yesterday’s Deloitte & Enders Media and Telecoms 2023 & Beyond Conference to allay fears that the new code, which is part of the landmark Media Bill currently making its way through parliament, will be overly stringent on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.
One of the Media Bill’s catchier elements has been bringing the streamers in line with broadcasters in areas such as harmful content and impartiality, but Dawes stressed that the code for the streamers will be different to the one that has ruled over the linear broadcasters for decades.
“[The government] will give us a requirement to produce a code for Video on Demand and I think it will differ from the...
The Ofcom boss used her appearance at yesterday’s Deloitte & Enders Media and Telecoms 2023 & Beyond Conference to allay fears that the new code, which is part of the landmark Media Bill currently making its way through parliament, will be overly stringent on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.
One of the Media Bill’s catchier elements has been bringing the streamers in line with broadcasters in areas such as harmful content and impartiality, but Dawes stressed that the code for the streamers will be different to the one that has ruled over the linear broadcasters for decades.
“[The government] will give us a requirement to produce a code for Video on Demand and I think it will differ from the...
- 5/19/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Good afternoon Insiders and welcome to this week’s newsletter, Max Goldbart here with my hand on the tiller. Netflix was in London this week and there was plenty else going on for you to digest over lunch. Read on. And sign up and subscribe here.
Netflix Goes Big
London calling: Netflix has been on a major European charm offensive this year and Wednesday night was the UK’s turn to host a no-expense-spared event. Held at the Battersea Power Station – once a giant south London coal-power generator and now a futuristic mall, residential complex and cinema – the Netflix See What’s Next shindig saw presenter Anita Rani host the likes of Blue Story creator Rapman, actor and filmmaker Daniel Kaluuya and Sam McAlister of Prince Andrew interview fame. Sex Education star Alistair Petrie helmed a panel comprising Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney, The Witcher’s Joey Batey and The Crown’s Claudia Harrison,...
Netflix Goes Big
London calling: Netflix has been on a major European charm offensive this year and Wednesday night was the UK’s turn to host a no-expense-spared event. Held at the Battersea Power Station – once a giant south London coal-power generator and now a futuristic mall, residential complex and cinema – the Netflix See What’s Next shindig saw presenter Anita Rani host the likes of Blue Story creator Rapman, actor and filmmaker Daniel Kaluuya and Sam McAlister of Prince Andrew interview fame. Sex Education star Alistair Petrie helmed a panel comprising Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney, The Witcher’s Joey Batey and The Crown’s Claudia Harrison,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Canada has brought its Online Streaming Act into law after years of heated debate.
The key impact of Bill C-11 is that streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ will now be regulated by similar laws to those overseeing the country’s networks.
In practice, the streaming services are now required to “contribute to the creation and availability of Canadian stories and music” and “pay their fair share in supporting Canadian artists, just like traditional broadcasters,” as per government bill guidelines issued last year. Canadian networks are compelled to hit certain quotas to fulfil terms of their licenses.
Should streamers fail to comply, local regulator the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Crtc) can impose fines and other penalties.
The bill passed a final hurdle in the Senate yesterday and received royal assent, meaning it is now Canadian law.
The new law has created passionate supporters and detractors since Justin Trudeau...
The key impact of Bill C-11 is that streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ will now be regulated by similar laws to those overseeing the country’s networks.
In practice, the streaming services are now required to “contribute to the creation and availability of Canadian stories and music” and “pay their fair share in supporting Canadian artists, just like traditional broadcasters,” as per government bill guidelines issued last year. Canadian networks are compelled to hit certain quotas to fulfil terms of their licenses.
Should streamers fail to comply, local regulator the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Crtc) can impose fines and other penalties.
The bill passed a final hurdle in the Senate yesterday and received royal assent, meaning it is now Canadian law.
The new law has created passionate supporters and detractors since Justin Trudeau...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The UK government’s move to regulate the streamers in line with broadcasters could “prove unworkable or risk a chilling effect,” according to the SVoD’s UK Head of Policy.
Benjamin King raised concerns that the impartiality requirements contained in media regulator Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code, which will soon apply to the streamers via the Media Bill, may impact “our appetite to make documentaries available” in the UK.
Speaking at a Westminster Media Forum (Wmf), King didn’t elaborate on which documentaries he is concerned would break the impartiality code but said “careful thought” is required when Ofcom and the government figure out how to transpose the rules onto the streamers.
“Ofcom has highlighted in the past the potential threats to freedom of expression and we would strongly urge the government to consider this given the obvious potential harm to the status quo,” added King.
The Media Bill, which will...
Benjamin King raised concerns that the impartiality requirements contained in media regulator Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code, which will soon apply to the streamers via the Media Bill, may impact “our appetite to make documentaries available” in the UK.
Speaking at a Westminster Media Forum (Wmf), King didn’t elaborate on which documentaries he is concerned would break the impartiality code but said “careful thought” is required when Ofcom and the government figure out how to transpose the rules onto the streamers.
“Ofcom has highlighted in the past the potential threats to freedom of expression and we would strongly urge the government to consider this given the obvious potential harm to the status quo,” added King.
The Media Bill, which will...
- 4/27/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Writer/director Goran Stolevski dreamed up one of 2022’s most haunting films with the Sundance horror movie You Won’t Be Alone. Of an Age is his sophomore effort, which taps into a brief romance that comes with a lifetime of sentimentality. Stolevski demonstrates versatility as an artist, instilling nostalgia and heart into this deeply intimate, yet imperfect tale.
‘Of an Age’ splits a love story into two moments in time L-r: Hattie Hook as Ebony, Thom Green as Adam, and Elias Anton as Kol | Ben King / Focus Features
During the summer of 1999, teenaged Kol (Elias Anton) receives a panicked call from his longtime friend, Ebony (Hattie Hook), who suddenly woke up after a long night out in unfamiliar surroundings. It’s the morning of the dance finals they prepared for, and they need to find a way to pick her up and get to their destination in time. Kol seeks...
‘Of an Age’ splits a love story into two moments in time L-r: Hattie Hook as Ebony, Thom Green as Adam, and Elias Anton as Kol | Ben King / Focus Features
During the summer of 1999, teenaged Kol (Elias Anton) receives a panicked call from his longtime friend, Ebony (Hattie Hook), who suddenly woke up after a long night out in unfamiliar surroundings. It’s the morning of the dance finals they prepared for, and they need to find a way to pick her up and get to their destination in time. Kol seeks...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Focus Features has just released the official trailer for Of An Age, the new film from writer/director Goran Stolevski. The film will be in select theaters on February 10, 2023 and expanding on February 17, 2023.
Hattie Hook (from left) stars as Ebony, Thom Green as Adam, and Elias Anton as Kol in director Goran Stolevski’s “Of An Age,” a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben King / © Of An Age Films Pty Ltd.
Of An Age is set in the summer of 1999 as a 17-year-old Serbian born, Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother.
About The Film
Genre: Drama Cast: Elias Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook Director: Goran Stolevski Screenplay: Goran Stolevski Producer: Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings
Of An Age is in select theaters on Friday, February 10, 2023!
For More Information, Please Visit:
Official Site / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / #OfAnAge
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Hattie Hook (from left) stars as Ebony, Thom Green as Adam, and Elias Anton as Kol in director Goran Stolevski’s “Of An Age,” a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben King / © Of An Age Films Pty Ltd.
Of An Age is set in the summer of 1999 as a 17-year-old Serbian born, Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother.
About The Film
Genre: Drama Cast: Elias Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook Director: Goran Stolevski Screenplay: Goran Stolevski Producer: Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings
Of An Age is in select theaters on Friday, February 10, 2023!
For More Information, Please Visit:
Official Site / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / #OfAnAge
The post Official Trailer Released...
- 12/21/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Global streamers are investing heavily in Scotland, with Amazon Prime Video investing £50 million ($65 million) across three series.
The U.K. parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee is conducting a series of evidence sessions exploring the media landscape in Scotland. Amazon and Netflix appeared before the committee on Monday.
“Over the last 12 months, we’ve contributed directly over £50 million into the creative industries and that’s across three shows that we’re very proud to have shot and being currently shooting,” Amazon Europe originals chief Georgia Brown told the committee. The shows are “The Rig,” “Anansi Boys” and “Good Omens” season two.
Brown added that within that investment, the streamer has created over 750 jobs, of which 60% have been Scottish, and 60 traineeships were created directly into those productions.
Anne Mensah, who was formerly head of drama at BBC Scotland and is currently VP, original series, at Netflix, said that parts of hit series...
The U.K. parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee is conducting a series of evidence sessions exploring the media landscape in Scotland. Amazon and Netflix appeared before the committee on Monday.
“Over the last 12 months, we’ve contributed directly over £50 million into the creative industries and that’s across three shows that we’re very proud to have shot and being currently shooting,” Amazon Europe originals chief Georgia Brown told the committee. The shows are “The Rig,” “Anansi Boys” and “Good Omens” season two.
Brown added that within that investment, the streamer has created over 750 jobs, of which 60% have been Scottish, and 60 traineeships were created directly into those productions.
Anne Mensah, who was formerly head of drama at BBC Scotland and is currently VP, original series, at Netflix, said that parts of hit series...
- 3/14/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Hello and welcome to International Insider. Tom Grater here bringing you our latest rundown of international news, including some exciting TIFF deal-making action, a key hire in the German TV market, and the winners from the first major film festival to take place in the pandemic era.
Netflix Ignites Toronto
Pre-market nerves: “How will this year’s market play out? Who knows?” Wrote Deadline’s Mike Fleming on the eve of this year’s Toronto Film Festival. You can read our full preview piece here, but the main message of those we spoke to was one of uncertainty towards the business prospects of this year’s virtual event, despite the relative success of Venice’s recent pandemic era edition.
Deal flurry: Step forward Netflix, which got things off to a flyer when it swooped on Bruised, the mixed martial arts drama that marks the directorial debut of Halle Berry, in...
Netflix Ignites Toronto
Pre-market nerves: “How will this year’s market play out? Who knows?” Wrote Deadline’s Mike Fleming on the eve of this year’s Toronto Film Festival. You can read our full preview piece here, but the main message of those we spoke to was one of uncertainty towards the business prospects of this year’s virtual event, despite the relative success of Venice’s recent pandemic era edition.
Deal flurry: Step forward Netflix, which got things off to a flyer when it swooped on Bruised, the mixed martial arts drama that marks the directorial debut of Halle Berry, in...
- 9/18/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Senior representatives of Netflix’s UK team and broadcaster Sky have told a UK government committee that Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) remain an important part of the country’s wider entertainment industry.
The ‘future of Public Service Broadcasting’ committee is analysing factors including how the influx of streaming services such as Netflix is impacting the UK’s PSBs, which include the BBC as well as ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and regional stations. It is considering funding models and its recommendations could have an impact on the future of the license fee and in particular the BBC’s finances.
Today, Netflix’s Anne Mensah, Vice President of Original Series, and Benjamin King, Director of Public Policy, UK and Ireland, faced questions over how changes to the Psb ecosystem could impact the streamer’s business on these shores.
Despite firm questioning from the panel, the pair declined to offer their own...
The ‘future of Public Service Broadcasting’ committee is analysing factors including how the influx of streaming services such as Netflix is impacting the UK’s PSBs, which include the BBC as well as ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and regional stations. It is considering funding models and its recommendations could have an impact on the future of the license fee and in particular the BBC’s finances.
Today, Netflix’s Anne Mensah, Vice President of Original Series, and Benjamin King, Director of Public Policy, UK and Ireland, faced questions over how changes to the Psb ecosystem could impact the streamer’s business on these shores.
Despite firm questioning from the panel, the pair declined to offer their own...
- 9/15/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Benjamin King is set for comedy Shriver, which will star Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. The feature from writer-director Michael Maren is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Chris Belden.
The story is set in a small liberal arts college that — desperate to make a splash in the literary world — thinks they have found a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years, Shriver, and invites him to their writer's conference. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who ...
The story is set in a small liberal arts college that — desperate to make a splash in the literary world — thinks they have found a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years, Shriver, and invites him to their writer's conference. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who ...
- 6/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Benjamin King is set for comedy Shriver, which will star Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. The feature from writer-director Michael Maren is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Chris Belden.
The story is set in a small liberal arts college that — desperate to make a splash in the literary world — thinks they have found a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years, Shriver, and invites him to their writer's conference. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who ...
The story is set in a small liberal arts college that — desperate to make a splash in the literary world — thinks they have found a famous writer who has been in hiding for 20 years, Shriver, and invites him to their writer's conference. Unfortunately, the person they have located is a different Shriver, a down-on-his-luck handyman who ...
- 6/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix is going the impact campaign route as it expands its profile in the U.K. and looks to assure local players of its commitment to the domestic ecosystem.
Why spend marketing dollars on impact? Partially because impact drives are a sure-fire way to raise profile. But for Netflix, this level of campaigning is particularly important in a market where both public and commercial broadcasters perceive it as an existential threat.
Outgoing BBC director general Tony Hall has been one of the industry’s most outspoken critics of cash-flush SVODs, and his successor will likely need to do the same. But to their detriment, what some senior industry figures still fail to understand is how Netflix is able to leverage its content in clever ways, particularly around impact.
Just as the streamer rolled out a global social media campaign around its first natural history foray, Silverback Films’ “Our Planet” with David Attenborough,...
Why spend marketing dollars on impact? Partially because impact drives are a sure-fire way to raise profile. But for Netflix, this level of campaigning is particularly important in a market where both public and commercial broadcasters perceive it as an existential threat.
Outgoing BBC director general Tony Hall has been one of the industry’s most outspoken critics of cash-flush SVODs, and his successor will likely need to do the same. But to their detriment, what some senior industry figures still fail to understand is how Netflix is able to leverage its content in clever ways, particularly around impact.
Just as the streamer rolled out a global social media campaign around its first natural history foray, Silverback Films’ “Our Planet” with David Attenborough,...
- 1/29/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
The streaming giant has signed a long-term lease to rent the bulk of the Shepperton studio site in Surrey.
Netflix is opening its long-awaited new UK production hub at Shepperton Studios, taking over the facility’s entire 14 sound stages.
The streaming giant has signed a long-term lease, understoood to be for around 10 years, to rent the 14 sound stages, as well as workshops and office space at the site in Surrey, owned by the Pinewood Group, from October this year.
The first Netflix original production to film at Shepperton will be The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Netflix is opening its long-awaited new UK production hub at Shepperton Studios, taking over the facility’s entire 14 sound stages.
The streaming giant has signed a long-term lease, understoood to be for around 10 years, to rent the 14 sound stages, as well as workshops and office space at the site in Surrey, owned by the Pinewood Group, from October this year.
The first Netflix original production to film at Shepperton will be The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
- 7/3/2019
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has asserted that it has a “long-term commitment” to producing shows out of the UK and is growing “deep roots” with the British creative community.
Anne Mensah, Vice President of Original Series, Netflix told the House of Lords’ Communications Committee, “I was brought in to essentially work with British talent and to help and support that talent to reach a global stage. I believe my appointment and the appointment of my team in London is an indication of Netflix’s commitment and its long-term commitment to production in the UK.”
The former Sky drama chief said that Netflix wanted to have a mixed model in the UK with original commissions, co-productions with linear broadcasters including the BBC and Channel 4 and co-licensing deals. “It’s about collaboration, not competition,” she said.
She also revealed that Netflix, which now has around 130 employees in the UK, a marked increase over the last twelve months,...
Anne Mensah, Vice President of Original Series, Netflix told the House of Lords’ Communications Committee, “I was brought in to essentially work with British talent and to help and support that talent to reach a global stage. I believe my appointment and the appointment of my team in London is an indication of Netflix’s commitment and its long-term commitment to production in the UK.”
The former Sky drama chief said that Netflix wanted to have a mixed model in the UK with original commissions, co-productions with linear broadcasters including the BBC and Channel 4 and co-licensing deals. “It’s about collaboration, not competition,” she said.
She also revealed that Netflix, which now has around 130 employees in the UK, a marked increase over the last twelve months,...
- 7/2/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Liv and Maddie are going to California. Entertainment Weekly reports the Disney Channel series has been given a new title for its fourth and final season, Liv and Maddie: Cali Style.The sitcom stars Dove Cameron as the titular twins—one is a former Hollywood actress and the other is a sporty tomboy. The cast also includes Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha, and Benjamin King.Read More…...
- 8/20/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Liv and Maddie (and most of the Rooney clan) are leaving The Badger State for The Golden State.
As such, the Disney Channel series is getting a tweaked title for its fourth and final season — Liv and Maddie: Cali Style.
VideosBunk’D Sneak Peek: [Spoiler] Is Back! Plus, Who’s New for Season 2?
As reported by EW.com, the twin sisters (played by Dove Cameron) are relocating to California, where Liv will (much more easily, one would expect!) pursue her acting career, while Maddie will angle for a college basketball scholarship.
There, they will bunk with their aunt and cousin,...
As such, the Disney Channel series is getting a tweaked title for its fourth and final season — Liv and Maddie: Cali Style.
VideosBunk’D Sneak Peek: [Spoiler] Is Back! Plus, Who’s New for Season 2?
As reported by EW.com, the twin sisters (played by Dove Cameron) are relocating to California, where Liv will (much more easily, one would expect!) pursue her acting career, while Maddie will angle for a college basketball scholarship.
There, they will bunk with their aunt and cousin,...
- 8/19/2016
- TVLine.com
Disney Channel has renewed their comedy series Liv and Maddie for a third season, reports Variety.
The show stars Dove Cameron in a dual role as identical twin sisters — girly teen actress Liv and tomboy student Maddie. Liv and Maddie also stars Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha and Benjamin King.
Disney Channel is currently airing the second season of 24 episodes on Sundays. Production of season three will begin in June and the episodes will start airing in the fall.
What do you think? Does anyone in your home like the Liv and Maddie series?
Amazon.com Widgets...
The show stars Dove Cameron in a dual role as identical twin sisters — girly teen actress Liv and tomboy student Maddie. Liv and Maddie also stars Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha and Benjamin King.
Disney Channel is currently airing the second season of 24 episodes on Sundays. Production of season three will begin in June and the episodes will start airing in the fall.
What do you think? Does anyone in your home like the Liv and Maddie series?
Amazon.com Widgets...
- 4/16/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Five years after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Liv and Maddie actor Benjamin King is determined to help others by going public with his health struggle. "This is something that people don't really want to talk about," King, 42, tells People. "And you don't really want to go to the doctor for it, so I'm hoping that I can help erase some of the fear and the embarrassment, especially for kids." And King knows firsthand how tough chronic health issues can be at a young age. At just 15, the actor was diagnosed with proctitus, an inflammation of the lining of the rectum.
- 10/16/2014
- by Emily Strohm, @emablonde
- PEOPLE.com
Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie is ready to twin-pique your kids’ interest with a second season of sibling revelry — and to mark the occasion, TVLine has an exclusive look at new cast photos.
Related Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World Renewed for Season 2
In the first image, you’ve got Dove Cameron embracing… Dove Cameron, as Maddie and Liv, followed by solos of each sis (click to zoom). The cast photo then adds in Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha, Ben King and Joey Bragg, as the Rooneys get set to put on a show.
Related Phineas and Ferb Sets...
Related Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World Renewed for Season 2
In the first image, you’ve got Dove Cameron embracing… Dove Cameron, as Maddie and Liv, followed by solos of each sis (click to zoom). The cast photo then adds in Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha, Ben King and Joey Bragg, as the Rooneys get set to put on a show.
Related Phineas and Ferb Sets...
- 8/28/2014
- TVLine.com
Nathan Fisher (Bryan Greenberg), the protagonist of Michael Maren’s wistful family comedy A Short History of Decay, is a blocked Brooklyn writer who gets dumped by his gorgeous live-in girlfriend, Erika (Emmanuelle Chriqui), for having (essentially) no purpose in life. A short time later, he learns that his father, Bob (Harris Yulin), has had a stroke. After pleading with Erika for sympathy, Nathan flies to his parents’ spacious home in Sarasota, Florida, where his dad is recovering and his mom, Sandy (Linda Lavin), is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Nathan sits around feeling sorry for himself, chats up a French girl (Rebecca Dayan) at a bar, has lunch with his mother’s sunny manicurist (Kathleen Rose Perkins), and bickers with his parents and visiting older brother (Benjamin King), a lobbyist. Not a lot happens, and yet, as in the best so-called “slice of life” stories, you feel...
- 5/15/2014
- by David Edelstein
- Vulture
Former war correspondent Michael Maren’s feature directorial debut A Short History Of Decay stars Bryan Greenberg, Linda Lavin, and Harris Yulin.
Paladin will release the film in spring and Arc Entertainment will handle all post-theatrical Us rights.
A Short History Of Decay premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival last autumn and centres on a disillusioned Brooklyn writer who gets a new lease on life when he visits his ailing father in Florida.
Kathleen Rose Perkins, Benjamin King and Emmanuelle Chriqui round out the key cast.
Paladin’s Mark Urman brokered the deal with producer and attorney Alfred Sapse.
Paladin will release the film in spring and Arc Entertainment will handle all post-theatrical Us rights.
A Short History Of Decay premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival last autumn and centres on a disillusioned Brooklyn writer who gets a new lease on life when he visits his ailing father in Florida.
Kathleen Rose Perkins, Benjamin King and Emmanuelle Chriqui round out the key cast.
Paladin’s Mark Urman brokered the deal with producer and attorney Alfred Sapse.
- 1/17/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
THR reports that Disney Channel has ordered a second season of Liv and Maddie, their identical twin comedy.
The cable channel has ordered 13 episodes which will start airing next fall. There are 21 installments in the first season (which is still airing).
Liv and Maddie revolves around 16-year-old identical twins, Liv and Maddie (Dove Cameron), as they deal with high school and annoying brothers. The rest of the cast includes Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha and Benjamin King.
What do you think? Does someone in your household enjoy this sitcom?...
The cable channel has ordered 13 episodes which will start airing next fall. There are 21 installments in the first season (which is still airing).
Liv and Maddie revolves around 16-year-old identical twins, Liv and Maddie (Dove Cameron), as they deal with high school and annoying brothers. The rest of the cast includes Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha and Benjamin King.
What do you think? Does someone in your household enjoy this sitcom?...
- 1/13/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
A woman shoots and kills an intruder in her home. Tony (Michael Weatherly) is plied with make-up for a photoshoot at his desk for the NCIS recruitment brochure. McGee: (Sean Murray) " There will be no living with him now." He's said that before. Ziva: (Cote de Pablo) "Now." Tony claims his left side of his face is better (so is mine, ha.) Gibbs (Mark Harmon) hasn't been told anything about this and Ron (Benjamin King) from Public Affairs doesn't want Tony to leave. Tony being more afraid of Gibbs says he'll drive. Tony tells Gibbs the intruder had no idea whose place he was breaking into, "Hoorah." On the contrary he did know. There's no serial number on the gun. Palmer (Brian Dietzen) asks Tony if he's wearing make up. Dempsey (Abby Brammell) tells Ziva she is the picture as she's a marine bomb tech. Ducky (David McCallum) find three shots were fired,...
- 2/29/2012
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
After a four week run, Fox says the honeymoon is over for David E. Kelly's The Wedding Bells series.
The Wedding Bells follows the Bell sisters, Annie (KaDee Strickland), Jane (Teri Polo) and Sammy Bell (Sarah Jones), who inherited "The Wedding Palace" following their parents' divorce. The staff also includes Jane's husband and company COO Russell Hawkins (Benjamin King), photographer David Conlon (Michael Landes), and wedding singer Ralph Snow (Chris Williams).
The series debuted on March 7th on Fox following American Idol. Over 12.4 million watched the initial episode. That sounds impressive until you realize that the comedy lost almost 16 million from Idol. Once Bells started in its new Friday night timeslot, viewership quickly fell even further. The most recent episode attracted only 4.5 million.
Production was shut down yesterday following the completion of the seventh episode. Four episodes have aired thus far and Fox maintains that the remaining three will see...
The Wedding Bells follows the Bell sisters, Annie (KaDee Strickland), Jane (Teri Polo) and Sammy Bell (Sarah Jones), who inherited "The Wedding Palace" following their parents' divorce. The staff also includes Jane's husband and company COO Russell Hawkins (Benjamin King), photographer David Conlon (Michael Landes), and wedding singer Ralph Snow (Chris Williams).
The series debuted on March 7th on Fox following American Idol. Over 12.4 million watched the initial episode. That sounds impressive until you realize that the comedy lost almost 16 million from Idol. Once Bells started in its new Friday night timeslot, viewership quickly fell even further. The most recent episode attracted only 4.5 million.
Production was shut down yesterday following the completion of the seventh episode. Four episodes have aired thus far and Fox maintains that the remaining three will see...
- 4/3/2007
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Pat Dollard and Ryan Kavanaugh's Relativity Management has acquired Laina Cohn and Michael Sugar's Acronym Entertainment. As part of the deal, Cohn, Sugar and their clients will join Relativity's management division, working alongside Dollard and manager Keith Redmon. Acronym's clients include actors Danny Huston, Alec Newman, Lesley Ann Warren, Benjamin King, Alimi Ballard, Adrianne Palicki and Ned Bellamy; literary clients include Ari Schlossberg, Greg Poirier, Bruce McDonald, Eydie Faye and Allison Burnett. Relativity's clients include Section 8, Atmosphere and Exception/Wild Bunch. Relativity also maintains a production arm called Machine.
Benjamin King has joined the cast of the NBC telefilm Saving Jessica Lynch, about the capture and rescue of the 20-year-old U.S. Army private during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He will play 38-year-old Master Sgt. Robert James Dowdy, who, like Lynch, was with the 507th Ordnance Maintenance Co. based out of Fort Bliss, Texas. Dowdy was one of the soldiers who died when their convoy was ambushed March 23. Lynch, who survived the attack, was taken unconscious to a hospital in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, from where she was rescued April 1. Canadian actress Laura Regan was tapped to play Lynch, with Nicholas Guilak set to play Mohammed Odeh Al-Rehaief, the Iraqi lawyer who alerted U.S. military officials to Lynch's whereabouts (HR 8/14). Also previously cast in the movie are Crystle Lightning and Nina Kaze. King, seen in this summer's actioner S.W.A.T., also was featured in the indie A Little Inside. He is repped by Don Buchwald & Associates and manager Laina Cohn at Acronym Entertainment.
- 8/22/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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