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Dec 18 • 2 min read

NATPE Budapest paused, BBC Studios pacts with CosmoBlue Media, Sky Sports retains Masters Tournament


NATPE Budapest 2026 Paused

NATPE is not moving forward with a Budapest market in 2026, opting to focus instead on the continued development of its Miami show.

BBC Studios Pacts with CosmoBlue in MENA & Türkiye

BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media are partnering on linear channels and streaming across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Türkiye.

Sky Sports Retains Masters Tournament Rights

Sky Sports has extended its multiyear deal with Augusta National Golf Club for the rights to the Masters Tournament in the U.K. and Ireland.

wedotv Sets AsiaPac Expansion with Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus is adding three FAST channels from wedotv to its lineup in the Asia Pacific in early 2026.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Lands Spinoff

Legendary’s Monsterverse universe is being expanded with a prequel series about Colonel Lee Shaw on Apple TV.

The God of the Woods Adaptation for Netflix

The God of the Woods, Liz Moore's 2024 best-selling novel, is being adapted for Netflix.

FOX Entertainment Studios Signs Jeffrey Levine to First-Look Deal

Jeffrey Levine and his production company, Bronson Canyon Pictures, have scored a first-look deal at FOX Entertainment Studios.

Beta Film Seals Pan-European CANAL+ Deal

CANAL+ has licensed a package of series from Beta Film for several European markets.

Banijay Entertainment Takes On All Star Hide and Seek

In a deal with Rabbit Films, Banijay Entertainment has secured the global rights to the digital-first format All Star Hide and Seek.

Piers Morgan Uncensored to Remain on 5

5 is continuing its partnership with Piers Morgan, bringing weekly episodes from his YouTube channel to its linear broadcast into 2026.

Autentic Unveils Pitching Event

Autentic is hosting its first-ever international pitching event for non-scripted projects in development in June 2026.

VERSANT Sets New Production Venture with Rory McIlroy

Golf star Rory McIlroy has launched a new production venture with VERSANT.

Blue Zoo Selected for Doctor Who Animated Series

Blue Zoo Animation Studio has landed the contract to make the first-ever animated series for Doctor Who.

AsiaPac Slots for Madgic Distribution Titles

Madgic Distribution has secured several new deals across the Asia Pacific, including sending Stories from the Backwood to China.

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