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Gordon Ramsay’s Studio Ramsay and Fox Alternative Entertainment have partnered to serve up the competition format Next Level Chef. Slated for Fox’s 2021-22 season, the series is billed by Fox as the “next evolution in cooking competition,” as contestants battle it out in a three-story high “culinary gauntlet.” Each floor contains a different kitchen — from the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, with ingredients to match the environment. Joined by chef...

Realscreen U: Five things to look for in a distributor For new talent in the unscripted and non-fiction production community, knowledge is power. In ‘Realscreen U,’ we present a series of op-eds offering the next generation of creatives and decision-makers ... May 17, 2021 For new talent in the unscripted and non-fiction production com...

Vice TV preps Jonathan Van Ness-narrated doc on HIV/AIDS epidemic Vice TV will mark the 40th anniversary of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. with a two-hour documentary voiced by Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness as part of its ‘Vice Versa’ ... May 17, 2021 Vice TV will mark the 40th anniversary of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. with a two-hour documentary v...

The Peacock brand has inked an overall talent and development deal with multihyphenate global superstar Miley Cyrus. Part of the agreement includes a first look deal between NBCU Television and Streaming and Hopetown Entertainment, the prodco owned by Cyrus (pictured) and her mother, Trish. The partnership will span genres with projects across scripted and unscripted throughout NBCU’s Television and Streaming Entertainment portfolio, which includes NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids...

BBC series from Steve McQueen highlights full Sheffield Doc/Fest lineup The Sheffield Doc/Fest has unveiled its full lineup for this year’s festival, including 55 world premieres. This year’s edition of the annual UK-based documentary film festival also includes 22 international premieres, ... May 17, 2021 The Sheffield Doc/Fest has un...

Getaway Driver and The Hop (w/t). Both series will screen across all Discovery platforms. Getaway Driver is hosted by actress Michelle Rodriguez (pictured) who will be joined by rally champion Wyatt Knox in a series that is being billed as “the real life Fast & Furious.” The eight-episode competition series features 24 elite drivers from drift champions to street racers to hotshot YouTubers who compete to prove they have the skill behind the wheel and the mental toughness to outrun and ou...

Big Wave shuffles leadership, appoints Kristie McLure as managing director UK-based factual producer Big Wave Productions is restructuring its leadership with a series of moves including the appointment of a new managing director. Kirstie McLure (pictured, right) will step into the role of managing ... May 17, 2021 UK-based factual prod...

Di Mondo has been upped to EVP, distribution and sales, Canada, and will continue focus on local adaptations of international formats, finished tape sales, coproductions and brand integrations.

Born with Albinism, produced by ITV America’s Thinkfactory Media. The special follows Jon and Liz Grabowski, who have adopted five children from China, four of whom have Albinism, a genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. Viewers will see Jon and Liz navigate having children with disabilities, and decide whether to adopt again. Born with Albinism premieres May 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Los Angeles-based Thinkfactory Media, run by CEO Reed,...

Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story for distribution Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story will be distributed by Modern Films, the production company announced on Monday (May 17). Modern acquired the documentary, which is directed by Laura Fairrie and produced by John Battsek. The film follows the life and work of Collins (pictured), a prolific author who sold more than 500 million copies of her work, and who became a feminist icon in the 1980s. The British-American millionaire actress had a tur...