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Sports production, events and representation company IMG has appointed Ian Moffitt as Senior Vice President of Business Development for its studios business.

Banijay UK has acquired leading scripted independent producer The Forge, whose TV drama credits include Marriage, Help and Becoming Elizabeth.

Peter Chernin’s US-based studio The North Road Company has hired Amy Israel in the role of President of Television.

Former Youngest Media founder David Flynn has launched new studio Plegazoid.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joining GB News as a presenter, programme maker and commentator.

The BBC has named head of news channels Jess Brammar as an editorial executive for the BBC content division.

We Are Parable, returning partner Channel 4 and new sponsor Sony Pictures Television, have unveiled the latest cohort to join Momentum, the six month mentoring and training programme for Black filmmakers and content creators around the UK.

Disney is reportedly set to sell its India operations to local rival Reliance Industries, which is controlled by billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani.

Apple TV+ has become the latest streaming service to raise its the subscription price.

Banijay UK has invested in Esmerelda, the new production venture from actor, comedian and writer Sir Lenny Henry.