Lily Collins To Star In ‘Emily In Paris’, Paramount Network Picks Up UK Rights

Lily Collins (The Last Tycoon, Les Misérables) has been set as the lead in Emily In Paris, Paramount Network's new dramedy series from Sex & The City and Younger creator Darren Star. Originally commissioned for the U.S. network, Paramount Network International has since boarded Emily In Paris and will air the series on their Paramount Network branded channels in more than 100 territories - including the UK. Read More

BBC Studios Developing Marilyn Monroe Drama From ‘Trust Me’ Creator Dan Sefton

BBC Studios is teaming with Seven Seas Films and Trust Me creator Dan Sefton for a new drama series exploring the last six months of Marilyn Monroe's life. The series is based on Keith Badman’s book The Final Years of Marilyn Monroe: The Shocking True Story. The executive producers are Anne Pivcevic for BBC Studios and Simon Lupton for Seven Seas Films. Read More

Shaftesbury Hires Former UKTV Exec Alexandra Finlay

Shaftesbury - the leading Canadian indie behind Frankie Drake Mysteries and Murdoch Mysteries - has hired former UKTV executive Alexandra Finlay to serve as their Senior Director for Creative and Co-Productions. She will based in London and will report to Shaftesbury's Chairman and CEO Christina Jennings. Read More