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Jesse Whittock at the helm today.
RegularTraitorshost Claudia Winkleman is set to present.
‘The Traitors’ host Claudia WinklemanBBC/Studio Lambert
Thats both good news for the genre, Studio Lambert and its parent-not-parent company All3Media.
Pos createdThe Traitorsfor All3s Dutch production house IDTV, working with the RTL Creative Unit to develop the idea.
Pos calledMasterChefmaker Banijay the home of the superbrand though his masterpiece,The Traitors, stays at All3.
BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells
She made the ceremony go with a delicious zing while effortlessly oozing star-wattage glamor, Baz eloquently wrote.
Dont be a dick, she was filmed saying and the internet warmly applauded.
DefiningSuperprod
Working across the whole spectrum:Paris-based Superprod is the subject of this weeks International Disruptors feature.
As Calvet himself proclaims: Were several companies, but one studio.Read on.
Johnny de Barry:Superprod wasnt the only indie production outfit Mel tracked down this week.
The piece provides the context and is more than worth a readhere.
On Wednesday, thePaddington 2star settled his case with Murdochs News Group Newspaper, which publishes The Sun.
However, hes not a happy bunny, saying civil litigation laws have forced his decision.
The impact of this latest settlement on that situation is yet to be seen.
The stench from the worst excesses of tabloid reporting from earlier this century lingers.
Fire in the booth: Principal photographybeganon Netflix French action thrillerAd Vitam, starring Guillaume Canet.
Another one:Rye Lanestar David Jonsson ispenning his debut drama series, titledHype(working title).
Pending:ITV Studios is in pole position tocomplete a dealforSherlockmaker Hartswood Films.
Signed:Rising Australian starFelix Cameron, a breakout star of NetflixsBoy Swallows Universe.
Renewable energy:The Larrain brothers Fabula willremain in businesswith Fremantle.
Legal:BBC News channel presenter Martine Croxall istakingthe BBC to an employment tribunal.
Feted at Cannes: Japans Studio Ghibli willreceive an honorary Palme DOrat the film fest.
Hired:UK agency InterTalentmade a spateof hires and promotions.
