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‘Veep’ Creator Armando Iannucci Launches Production Company, Strikes Deal With BBC Studios
“Veep” creator Armando Iannucci has launched a new venture with production company Touchscreen, which has established a partnership with BBC Studios. Together, the two will develop and co-produce “innovative, daring and world-class scripted programming for the U.K. and international markets,” according to a press release, which will be distributed by BBC Studios. The aim of …
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Armando Iannucci Launches Indie & Partners With BBC Studios
Armando Iannucci has launched a production company and is tying with BBC Studios on a development partnership. The decorated British comedy writer has opened Touchscreen with long-standing collaborator and producer Kevin Loader along with development producer Charlotte Draper. The agreement with BBC Studios will see the pair work on scripted shows for the UK and …
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Laura Mackie Leaving ‘Unforgotten’ Producer Mainstreet; Europa Cinemas Awards Winners; PBS Buys ‘The Gold’; Nordisk Film Production Hires — Global Briefs
Laura Mackie Leaving ‘Unforgotten’ Producer Mainstreet Pictures Unforgotten producer Mainstreet Pictures is losing its CEO. Laura Mackie, who founded the indie 10 years ago, is stepping away from the industry. CEO Sally Haynes will continue in that role and EP Guy De Glanville has been promoted to MD. ITV Studios-backed Mainstreet is best known for …
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