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Viacom International Studios Inks Distribution Deal With Awesomeness

Viacom International Studios has inked a deal with Awesomeness to handle international distribution for a large portfolio of series and films from the company, which focuses on creating original content for Gen Z and was acquired by Viacom in 2018. Under this agreement, Viacom International Studios' International Content Sales team will represent 18 Awesomeness TV series and 8 films. Specific titles include: the Emmy award winning series Zac & Mia; Light As A Feather, starring Peyton List; and You’ve Been Tagged, a social media thriller featuring Noah Centineo.

Amazon Prime Video Picks Up UK Rights To ‘American Gods’ Season 3

Amazon is sticking with American Gods. Amazon Prime Video UK has picked up the exclusive UK rights to the recently ordered third season of the Starz original drama. The show's second season started airing on the streaming service last week. The pick up is part of a wider agreement inked by Amazon which will see them continue as the international broadcaster for American Gods in more than than 200 countries and territories worldwide. FremantleMedia International is the distributor.

Channel 4 Renews ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Through 2021, Orders Kids Spin-Off ‘Junior Bake Off’

The Great British Bake Off is staying put on Channel 4. The PSB and Love Productions have inked a new agreement which will see the series remain on air through its twelfth season in 2021. The tenth season is expected to launch on Channel 4 this summer. Alongside the renewal of the main series, under this new deal Channel 4 has commissioned Junior Bake Off, a kids focussed spin-off that aired on CBBC when the franchise lived at the Beeb.

Channel 4 Orders Johnny Vegas Documentary Series ‘Llas Vegas’

Channel 4 has ordered Llas Vegas, a four episode observational documentary series following comedian Johnny Vegas and his assistant Bev as they set about establishing a holiday home camping site in North Wales. The series follows the pair as they source and renovate five vintage, single story buses and transform them into unique holiday homes on wheels on a site in Wales. But with no previous experience of running a business or conducting renovations on this scale, Johnny and Bev have a long battle ahead as they try to establish a must-stay glamping site in time for the summer season.

ITV2 Orders Relationship Show ‘Singletown’

ITV2 has ordered Singletown, a relationship show that will see five couples press pause on their relationships and spend one summer living the single life in London. The series, which is set to air later this year, has received an order for fifteen episodes.

Shirley Garrood To Join BBC Board As Non-Executive Director

Shirley Garrood is joining the BBC Board as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. She will take up post in July and will serve a four year team. Garrood replaces Simon Burke, whose term ends on July 3rd.