ITV Studios-Backed Poison Pen Names Fern McCauley Head of Development

"We already have a bunch of development at FX, HBO, BBC, ITV, Netflix, Amazon and Sky," said founder Ben Stephenson, promising "more poppy, authored, page-turney series" for the U.S. and U.K.

The Hollywood Reporter

‘The Serpent’ Executive Producer Preethi Mavahalli Exits Poison Pen to Launch Drama House Paper Mill With ITV Studios

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‘The Serpent’ Executive Producer Preethi Mavahalli Exits Poison Pen to Launch Drama House Paper Mill With ITV Studios
#Variety #Global #News #ItvStudios #PaperMillProductions #PreethiMavahalli

https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/preethi-mavahalli-paper-mill-itv-studios-1236703311/

Preethi Mavahalli to Launch Drama House Paper Mill

ITV Studios is launching Paper Mill Productions, a scripted label spearheaded by drama producer Preethi Mavahalli.

Variety
‘The Serpent’ EP Preethi Mavahalli Exits Poison Pen To Launch ITV Studios-Backed Drama Indie Paper Mill

Preethi Mavahalli has launched Paper Mills Productions backed by ITV Studios having left Poison Pen.

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Sheridan Smith Teaming With Australian Stars From ‘The Newsreader’ & ‘Nitram’ For ITV-Stan Mystery Thriller ‘Two Birds’
#News #ACChapterOne #ITV #ITVStudios #JudyDavid #SheridanSmith #StephenPeacocke #TwoBirds

https://deadline.com/2026/03/itv-two-birds-sheridan-smith-stephen-peacocke-1236765178/

Sheridan Smith Teaming With Australian Stars From ‘The Newsreader’ & ‘Nitram’ For ITV-Stan Mystery Thriller ‘Two Birds’

An ITV drama, 'Two Birds', will Star Sheridan Smith & Stephen Peacocke - it is a mystery thriller set in Australia from the 'Mr Bates' team.

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From Gnomes To Number 10: Series Mania Unveils Dramas Tipped For International Success & To Be Presented At Its Buyers Upfront
#News #All3Media #BetaFilm #Fremantle #ITVStudios #SeriesMania #SeriesManiaForum #StudioTF1

https://deadline.com/2026/03/series-mania-buyers-upfront-itv-tf1-beta-all3media-fremantle-1236752324/

From Gnomes To Number 10: Series Mania Unveils Dramas Tipped For International Success & To Be Presented At Its Buyers Upfront

Buyers are going to get a first look at ten international drama series that Series Mania has identified as global hits in the making.

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ITV Studios Says That With A Deal Agreed, Paramount & WBD Are Open For Business

ITV top brass said that WBD and Paramount are back in business as commissioners after agreeing a merger deal.

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ITV Remains in Sky Deal Talks, Posts Slight Full-Year Studios Profit Drop, Ad Revenue Falls 5 Percent

The U.K. TV giant, led by CEO Carolyn McCall, also provided an update on its cost savings program.

The Hollywood Reporter

Banijay Refuses To Rule Out ITV Studios Interest As CEO Says “Consolidation Is Name Of The Game”
#News #All3Media #Banijay #ITVStudios #RedBirdIMI

https://deadline.com/2026/03/banijay-itv-studios-redbird-interest-consolidation-1236743373/

Banijay Refuses To Rule Out ITV Studios Interest As CEO Says “Consolidation Is Name Of The Game”

Banijay CEO has not ruled out ITV Studios interest, RedBird IMI and consolidation.

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Could Banijay-All3Media Look to Buy ITV Studios Next? “Consolidation Is the Name of the Game”

"When you look at the Warner-Paramount deal, it's very easy to understand why you need to be big and global to be relevant in this sector," says Banijay Group CEO François Riahi.

The Hollywood Reporter