The UK-based producer Twofour Productions has recently made some significant changes to its senior management team. Karen Hudson, known for her work on productions such as “007: Road to a Million” and “The Grand Tour,” has been appointed as the Head of Production. Another new addition to the team is Dan Gray, who will be serving as the Executive Producer for Reality and Entertainment. Previously, Gray has worked on popular shows like “The Circle” and the UK versions of the Real Housewives franchise. Additionally, David Clews has been promoted to Chief Creative Director, while Nic Patten has taken on the role of Creative Director. Shireen Abbott has also been promoted to Director of Production and Operations within the company. These changes are sure to bring fresh perspective and innovative ideas to Twofour Productions.
Cineflix Rights, a UK-based distributor, has acquired a diverse range of shows ahead of the final MIPTV event. One of the highlights is the acquisition of the rights to BBC Two’s “Moments That Shook Music: Kurt Cobain,” a documentary that delves into the events surrounding the tragic death of the grunge icon in 1994. Additionally, Cineflix will be selling other compelling titles such as “Ramses the Great: King of Ancient Egypt,” a six-part documentary series from France, and “Girl in the Video,” a Lifetime true crime telemovie starring Cush Jumbo. These acquisitions showcase Cineflix’s commitment to offering a wide variety of content to audiences around the world.
France’s APC Studios has appointed Julie Mateille as its Head of International Sales. With experience at companies like All3Media International and Paramount Global, Mateille is well-equipped to lead both the APC Studios and APC Kids sales teams. Her background in content distribution and partnerships will be invaluable as she takes on this new role. Mateille joins founders Emmanuelle Gilbert and Laurent Boissel at APC Studios, just in time for the upcoming MIPTV event. Known for financing and selling popular shows like “Obituary” and “Wolf,” APC Studios is poised for continued success under Mateille’s leadership.
ITV has given the green light to a UK adaptation of the popular Belgian gameshow “99 To Beat,” originally created by Big Brother maker Initial. The premise of the show is simple yet entertaining: 100 players compete in a series of unique and humorous games with the goal of not being the last one standing. Each round sees one player eliminated until only one winner remains. The show, which has already been successful in Belgium, The Netherlands, and Germany, is set to captivate audiences in the UK. With its quirky format and engaging gameplay, “99 To Beat” is sure to be a hit with viewers of all ages.