Execs on NBC‘s The Americas were seeking “the American version of David Attenborough” when booking Tom Hanks for the upcoming epic wildlife series. BBC Studios‘ Mike Gunton, a storied natural history exec who has worked on the likes of Planet Earth and Dynasties, said...

EXCLUSIVE: Depp v. Heard producer Empress Films has hired in the U.S. and UK following its deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS). Former Paramount exec Eben Davidson will lead the company’s newly-opened LA office while Minnow Films development exec Matthew Clifton is joining...

Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) is getting into business with Depp V. Heard producer Empress Films. The Universal Studio Group-owned UTAS has struck an exclusive first-look deal with the UK indie, which filmmaker Emma Cooper launched in 2020. Empress is known for Netflix and Channel...