BBC Studios Appoints Tom Fussell as CEO

Naman Ramachandran BBC Studios is consolidating its Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) distribution regions as a single, unified business.The new division, known as Global Markets, under the leadership of Nick Percy as president, will be operational from Jan. 31, 2022.

BBC Studios has consolidated its APAC and EMEA Distribution units into one single unified business, promoting Nick Percy to oversee it as APAC chief Jon Penn reveals his departure.

BBC Director General Tim Davie has made his second mega impartiality intervention since taking over a year ago as the review set up in the wake of the Martin Bashir scandal reports back.

Alyssa Milano has signed a a first-look production and writing deal with A+E Studios, president Barry Jossen said Thursday.The actor, producer, host, activist, entrepreneur, humanitarian and New York Times best-selling author will write and produce projects for A+E Studios for sale on all global and domestic television platforms and services.A+E Studios had acquired Milano’s pilot script “Things I’m Seeing Without You,” which she adapted based on the young adult novel by Peter Bognanni.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorStephen Colbert’s Spartina Productions banner has set a three-year first-look deal to develop television and streaming content for CBS Studios.Colbert, host of CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” is a principal in the company along side Evelyn McGee Colbert, who is married to Stephen Colbert.

Drew Barrymore and Tom Green met on the set of Charlie‘s Angels and began dating in 1999. While their relationship and marriage were short-lived, they are still one of the most memorably weird couples of the early 00s.

Drew Barrymore and ex-husband Tom Green are together again.

Drew Barrymore is once-again reuniting with her ex-husband, Tom Green. Barrymore had her ex on  Tuesday, where they talked about their relationship and their honeymoon to Ireland.

Drew Barrymore, 46, and ex-husband Tom Green, 50, reunited yet again on her eponymous talk show for a little conversation! In addition to reflecting on old times, the former couple discussed some sometimes touchy topics with guests — one of them was concerned with attending an ex’s wedding.  After a funny beat, Tom looked at frequent guest co-host Ross Matthews, and then signaled toward his ex-wife. “I’ve never been invited to an ex’s wedding,” he stated.

Drew Barrymore reunited in person with her ex-husband Tom Green.Although Tom appeared on Drew's talk show last year, she admitted that that was done via green screen and technology, despite it looking like the two were across the couch from each other. In reality, Tom was in Los Angeles and Drew was in New York.

Almost 20 years after their divorce, Drew Barrymore and Tom Green are looking back at some of the highlights of their brief marriage.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe BBC is under fire for Director General Tim Davie’s alleged involvement in blocking the appointment of prominent diversity champion Marcus Ryder, with a growing chorus of industry voices declaring that campaigning for racial equality shouldn’t be viewed as an impartiality issue.In an open letter to BBC chairman Richard Sharp, published on Wednesday, a body of journalists, producers and freelancers of color have asked for reassurance that “advocating for

Senior Black and Asian UK creatives including Sir Lenny Henry, Afua Hirsch and Pat Younge have written an open letter to BBC Chair Richard Sharp seeking reassurances that “advocating for our industry to be diverse will not block people from being employed by the BBC.”

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the world-famous studios in London ran an open house event to mark 90 years of recording, with ‘Abbey Road: Open House’ giving visitors the opportunity to  explore all three of the original recording rooms made famous by artists including The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Oasis, Kanye West, Adele, Ed Sheeran and Frank Ocean.Next month, an event called ‘Abbey Road Amplify’ will be held to continue the celebrations.From November 11-12, the studios will once again open their doors to artists,

BBC Studios has appointed chief finance officer Tom Fussell as CEO, more than one year after Tim Davie moved to become DG.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentSky Studios and leading Nordic producer Sagafilm have renewed their multi-year development and distribution deal following the recent success of the Icelandic drama series “Sisterhood.”Sagafilm entered a partnership with Sky Studios, the European production and commissioning arm for Sky Original, back in 2019.

BBC Studios has sold big-hitting dramas such as The Pursuit Of Love and Time to HBO Max in Latin America as part of a plus-100 hour content deal.