Federation Stories U.K. Appoints Beth Warin as Head of Development – Global Bulletin

FEDERATION APPOINTMENT

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for European productions, I must say that the appointment of Beth Warin at Federation Stories U.K. is nothing short of exhilarating! With her background at the BBC and her involvement in hit series like “Lockerbie” and “The Night Manager” Season 2, she brings a wealth of experience to the table.


In a recent development, Federation Stories U.K. has chosen Beth Warin to take on the role of their new head of development. Warin will collaborate with Polly Williams, the current managing director, and oversee the company’s lineup of international dramatic productions.

Warin comes over from the BBC, where she functioned as a Drama Commissioning Executive, collaborating editorially with commissioning editors Jo McClellan and Gaynor Holmes on various projects such as “Lockerbie” and “The Night Manager” Season 2.

Recent productions by Federation Stories feature ‘I, Jack Wright,’ a heartfelt British family drama written by Chris Lang and performed by John Simm. Additionally, Federation Stories is working on various projects in collaboration with broadcasting companies from the UK, USA, and Europe.

Established three years ago, Federations Stories is the United Kingdom branch of the European production studio Federation Studios. This U.K. division was launched by two former executives from eOne, Arielle Gottlieb and Williams. Recently, Arielle Gottlieb left the company as part of a restructuring process that took place in February.

As a devotee, I’m affiliated with Federation Studios, a global powerhouse based in France that stretches its creative wings from cities like Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, Rome, and Berlin. This esteemed organization has made a name for itself with critically acclaimed series such as “The Bureau” and “In Treatment.

SALES SPREE

ITV Studios has revealed a lineup of sales in North and South America. AMC Networks’ Sundance Now obtained the rights to “Fifteen-Love” for the United States and Canada, while SRC claimed French Canadian rights. Acorn TV secured the U.S. debut rights for “Maternal” and secondary Canadian rights.

BritBox acquired the rights to air “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story” and “Until I Kill You” in the U.S. and Canada. PBS Distribution expanded its licensing agreements for “Endeavour,” “Victoria,” and “Poldark.” Additionally, Janus Films and the Criterion Collection renewed their rights to 94 classic movie titles.

MHZ Choice acquired “Blackwater,” “A French Village,” “Piste Noire,” “Petra” Season 2, and “Carlo and Malik.” Brazil’s Globo purchased “I Kissed A Boy,” “I Kissed A Girl,” “An Audience with Kylie Minogue,” and “Ready to Mingle.”

Rob Kaplan and Craig Bohland brokered the deals for ITV Studios.

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2024-09-25 12:16