BBC Studios Showcase Remains Virtual; C4 Greenlights ‘The Bling Ring’; Series Mania Honors Audra McDonald — Global TV Briefs

K.J. Yossman BBC Studios’ median gender pay gap has increased to 11.2% in 2020/2021 from 9% in 2019/20, the company has admitted in a new report.Although the mean gender pay gap had reduced from 15% to 14%, the median pay gap – which, according to Imperial College London is “the difference between the midpoints in the ranges of hourly earnings of men and women” – has widened by 2.2% in 2021.Within the BBC’s most senior career band, the gap has grown by a whopping 7.9% since 2020.

Joe Manganiello is set as a lead opposite Emma McDonald and Dominic Monaghan in AMC’s utopian drama series Moonhaven. 

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Angelique Jackson AMC Networks’ sci-fi thriller series “Moonhaven,” from creator Peter Ocko (“Lodge 49,” “Black Sails”), has cast Amara Karan.Karan joins previously announced stars Emma McDonald, Dominic Monaghan, Kadeem Hardison and Ayelet Zurer.

You’ve undoubtedly seen countless documentaries on outrageous drug cases. But have you seen any that span two decades? “Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami” is about to change that.

Will.i.am Hosts ITV Race Film ITV has commissioned The Voice UK coach will.i.am to front Will.i.am: The Blackprint, a documentary examing what it means to be Black and British. Produced by Twofour as part of a season of shows for Black History Month, will.i.am will travel the UK meeting Black Brits and will compare their experiences with his own, having grown up in Los Angeles.

Good beer and good art is all anyone needs for a summer to remember — and Modelo is bringing just that to three cities with their “Salud to Summer” campaign, giving residents a chance to win awesome prizes.

EXCLUSIVE: AMC’s Moonhaven has found its Bella Sway in Emma McDonald, Deadline has learned exclusively. She will lead the Peter Ocko utopian drama opposite Dominic Monaghan and Ayelet Zurer.

Sega has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, an anniversary celebration of the classic arcade game series.The trailer shows some of the returning levels from past games in the franchise, including Jungle Island, Bubbly Washing Machine, and Dr.

first ever virtual Showcase earlier this year, the 2022 BBC Studios Showcase will also be fully digital, the outfit revealed on Tuesday.The producer-distributor will hold a three-day program of virtual events running from Feb. 28-March 2, rather than host global buyers in person at its usual Liverpool extravaganza.

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Doja Cat handled an onstage tumble like a true pro during a recent gig in Miami.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit made a major splash over the weekend. The magazine, which is gearing up to drop its sizzling issue on July 19, launched an all-inclusive runway show highlighting women of diverse shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds.

EXCLUSIVE: Devon Terrell (Cursed, Barry) is set as a lead opposite Aida Osman and Kamillion in Rap Sh*t (working title), HBO Max’s half-hour comedy series from Insecure co-creator Rae and her Hoorae Productions.

BBC Studios and Directors UK are teaming up to offer upcoming directors from under-represented backgrounds the chance to join a mentoring scheme, working across continuing dramas like EastEnders.