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Russell T Davies Returning to Doctor Who
 Russell T Davies will once again serve as showrunner for Doctor Who, succeeding Chris Chibnall, who departs next year.
Davies will return to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who in 2023 and seasons beyond this. Davies was responsible for Doctor Who’s revival in 2005 and left the show in 2009.
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Studio Lambert Options Nicola Williams Legal Thriller
 The Studio Lambert scripted team has optioned Nicola Williams’ legal thriller Without Prejudice, which was republished in 2021 as part of Bernardine Evaristo’s Black Britain: Writing Back series.
The novel follows the brilliant Lee Mitchell, a 30-year-old barrister from a working-class Caribbean background, as she takes on the biggest case of her career.
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Teen Wolf Revival Movie & Wolf Pack Series for Paramount+
 Paramount+ has teamed up with Teen Wolf series creator Jeff Davis for several new projects, including a Teen Wolf sequel movie and a series based on Wolf Pack.
The new Wolf Pack series, based on the books by Edo Van Belkom, follows teenagers whose lives are changed forever when a California wildfire awakens a supernatural creature and drives it to attack a highway traffic jam beneath the burning hills. Davis will serve as showrunner.
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SPI’s Dizi Launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Spain
The SPI International/FilmBox drama hub Dizi is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Spain.
Prime members in Spain can now access Dizi-branded on-demand content via a paid monthly subscription add-on. The linear channel launch is expected to follow by the end of the year.
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MIPCOM Spotlight: GMA Network
The drama Legal Wives on GMA Network’s slate follows a Muslim man who marries three women—one to fulfill his family duty, one because of true love and one to save the honor of a friend’s daughter.
“The series features the colorful traditions of Filipino Muslims, which captivate and engage viewers in every compelling episode,” says Roxanne J. Barcelona, VP of the worldwide division.
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Banijay Rights – Germinal
 (Drama, 6x60 min.) The story of a miners’ strike during the Second Empire, recounting their passion, suffering, rebellion and comradeship.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
Keshet International – Furia (Fury)
 (Drama, 8x60 min. & format) Two different people, four different identities. Together they must work in tandem to bring down a terrifying far-right terror cell and heal the grief that drives them.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
NTV Broadcasting Company Russia – With Surgical Precision
 (Medical/crime drama, 20x48 min.) The original blend of medical drama and crime series. The talented doctor uncovers an organ trafficking conspiracy.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
Federation Entertainment – A French Case
 (Drama, 6x52 min.) A thrilling, suspenseful series that focuses on the death of little Gregory. For the past 35 years, this momentous unresolved investigation has marked a turning point in the media and judicial system in France.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
GMA Network – The World Between Us
 (Drama/romance, 40x45 min.) An orphan tech genius is framed for the death of his legal guardian, who also happens to be the mother of the woman he loves.
Watch now on WorldScreenings.com
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August 2021
TV Drama Weekly
START Sets New Trends in Russian Drama
Daria Bondarenko, executive VP of sales and acquisitions, on what’s driving the gains at the Russia SVOD platform.
TV Drama Guide
2021/2022
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