Editor, Channel 21 International & senior reporter
Nico Franks is an editor and senior reporter for C21Media, specializing in the television industry. With a focus on international content, Nico covers a wide range of topics including acquisitions, original programming, and industry trends.
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Nico's coverage focuses on the entertainment industry, particularly television and media rights. His preference for press releases and private sector announcements suggests a focus on exclusive news from companies in the entertainment space.
Given his interest in content & publishing, including children's content, Nico may be interested in pitches related to new developments or acquisitions within the TV and streaming industry. Additionally, he might respond well to stories about innovative formats or strategies being employed by major players in the entertainment industry.
As Nico covers a wide range of topics relating to television and media rights without specifying a geographic focus, he is likely open to receiving pitches with an international scope as long as they are relevant to his area of coverage.
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By: Nico Franks
MIPJUNIOR: Industry veteran Christopher Keenan is here in Cannes as an independent, having recently exited toy giant Mattel, where he was senior VP and executive producer at its TV arm.
By: Nico Franks
Warner Bros Discovery-owned Adult Swim has ordered its first-ever Spanish-language series with the stop-motion animated series Women Wearing Shoulder Pads.
MIPJUNIOR: Multichoice-owned streamer Showmax in South Africa is gearing up to launch its first original 2D animated series, produced by London-based Braintrust and Johannesburg-based Mind's Eye Creative.
Broadcasters in the UK, Italy and Poland have acquired Ukrainian preschool brand Brave Bunnies, produced by Glowberry, from Canada's WildBrain.
IN10 Media's India-based factual streaming service DocuBay has launched its first original feature, with a documentary about the future of cosmetic surgery.
French pay TV giant Canal+ has confirmed it will be launching in the Netherlands via its subsidiary M7, which will be rebranded next month.
Warner Bros Discovery-owned US cablenet HGTV has greenlit four titles for 2024, including a competitive home renovation format set at 13,000 feet above sea level.
By: Nico Franks
TNT Sports will cover 52 live matches per season The Premier League has concluded a mammoth deal with Sky Sports to air the vast majority of the competition’s football matches until 2028/29, with TNT Sports also picking up some rights and Amazon choosing not to bid.
Specialist streamer Gaia has appointed chief operating officer James Colquhoun as CEO, taking over from founder and chairman Jirka Rysavy, to whom he will report.
Broadcasters in Asia including Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have acquired factual programming covering wildlife, sport, food, human stories and current affairs from London-based distributor TVF International (TVFI).
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