Pippa Considine

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Assistant Editor at Televisual Magazine

Writer, Editor and Events Producer at Freelance

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Fremantle launches AI production label Imaginae

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Fremantle is launching Imaginae Studios, a standalone label designed specifically to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – to service and support its creative talent, looking at uses in production and storytelling. Imaginae Studios will be dedicated to deploying all AI solutions, technologies and tools for the creative community. The launch of the new label has been led by Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle Group Chief Operating Officer & CEO Europe.
First Look: Freedom Scripted debut, Summerwater for C4

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

As Freedom Scripted’s first drama Summerwater completes filming, Channel 4 has released images of the new six-part series, based on the book of the same name by novelist Sarah Moss. The six-part drama series has recently finished filming in Scotland. It stars Dougray Scott (Crime, My Week with Marilyn), Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones, Harry Potter) and Valene Kane (Blue Lights, Gangs of London).
Spud Gun takes on C4 Mashed YouTube channel

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Spud Gun Studios is to take ownership of the animated YouTube channel Mashed from Channel 4. Mashed, which has over 5 million subscribers, will continue to be run by Spud Gun Studios, the independent production company established by the team behind the channel.
VFX studio Folks launches London operation

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

VFX studio Folks, a Pitch Black company, is launching a London studio under the leadership of Christian Roberton. Folks London is immediately operational, working withg Pitch Black’s network of media companies in Europe and India, and the collective expertise of sister companies El Ranchito and Rising Sun Pictures (RSP).
Fi Kilroe to be VFX studio Freefolk's first CEO

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Freefolk’s Fi Kilroe has been promoted to be the VFX studio’s first CEO. At the same time, Vittorio Giannini has returned as Director of Business Development and Strategy. Kilroe and Giannini will work alongside Freefolk’s Founder and Creative Director Jason Watts and COO Paul Wright, with this new leadership lineup signalling significant growth and development within the business across the advertising, film & episodic divisions.
Ricochet gets rights to Aussie puppy training format

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Ricochet, part of Warner Bros. International TV Production, has acquired the rights from ABC Commercial to make a UK version of the Australian series Muster Dogs. Based on an original concept by producer Michael Boughen for Ambience Entertainment, the format was developed in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (the ‘ABC’) – and has now delivered three successful seasons, with a fourth season currently in production.
BBC Studios walks with Robson for UKTV, BBC Select

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

UKTV and BBC Select have commissioned new series, World’s Most Amazing Walks with Robson Green (8 x60’), for factual channel U&Yesterday and free streaming service, U, produced by BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions. The eight-part series will see actor and keen rambler Robson Green embark on a series of adventures along some of the world’s most scenic trails.
Adolescence indie options 1984 film Threads

2 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Warp Films, the makers of hit Netflix series Adolescence, has acquired the option to develop the 1984 film Threads into a new TV drama. The portrayal of a fictional apocalypse, Threads offers a harrowing depiction of life in nuclear war-era Britain, set in Sheffield. Sheffield-based Warp Films remains dedicated to producing authentic stories that highlight working-class experiences.
PM says Netflix Adolescence "hit home hard" - Televisual

3 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Netflix is making its four-part series Adolescence available to all secondary schools across the UK through Into Film+.
BBC faces unprecedented' funding challenge

3 weeks ago | televisual.com | Pippa Considine

Publishing its annual plan for 2025/ 26 today, the BBC has warned that it will have to make step changes in the future, with real budgets significantly down and its recent approach to making cuts not sufficient to address the challenge. The plans are set against the context of a BBC budget that is down £1billion a year in real terms, compared to 15 years ago. The total income for 2025/26 is £4.491 bn. Content spend is just above £2.5bn.