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Hit Bollywood Movie ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ Remade As TV Series

Scripted formats were placed front and center of BBC Studios’ panel at Series Mania, as the Doctor Who seller confirmed it is making up to three more versions of Ghosts and has bought Spain’s Brutal Media.

EXCLUSIVE: The race to replace Ralph Lee at the helm of BBC Studios Productions is underway, with the studio signaling its ambition by approaching some of the UK’s top unscripted executives.

BBC Studios Scripted MD Mark Linsey has said the production community “needs to think about how to make drama and comedy at a lower tariff” amidst a tricky economic situation.

K.J. Yossman BBC Studios has merged three areas of its formats business to create a new global entertainment division led by Matt Forde.

Kate Forbes has said the Second Coming of Jesus could happen sooner than a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International BBC Studios has taken a minority stake in Sarah Tyekiff’s unscripted production outfit Mettlemouse Entertainment. The production and distribution powerhouse, which announces its annual earnings on Tuesday, has taken a 25% stake in the company, which was set up by the former Lime Pictures unscripted boss. Tyekiff’s credits include “The Only Way Is Essex,” “Geordie Shore” and “Celebs Go Dating.” She also developed and produced a number of new formats including “Dance Monsters” (Netflix), “Stand Up and Deliver” (Channel 4) and “Who Do You Believe” (ABC).

BBC Studios has bought STV, the Copenhagen-based producer of a local Scandinavian remake of The Office. The Scandi company will be rebranded under a BBC Studios moniker.

K.J. Yossman Actors and creatives from “Star Trek” and “Ghosts” are set to host Master Classes during the Banff World Media Festival in June, Variety can confirm. The two Paramount Global shows will be repped at the 44th edition of the festival, which is set to take place in Banff, Alberta, Canada from June 11-14. The “Star Trek” masterclass will feature “Star Trek: Discovery’s” Sonequa Martin-Green, “Star Trek: Lower Decks’” Tawny Newsome, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’” Ethan Peck plus Alex Kurtzman, who is an executive producer for the “Star Trek” franchise, and CBS Studios president David Stapf. They will all be on hand do discuss “ushering in the golden age of ‘Trek,’ growing the franchise, and introducing a new generation to this universe all while staying true to what made it a cultural phenomenon 56 years ago,” according to the festival.

Suzy Eddie Izzard said Paul O'Grady 'lived his life well' as she paid tribute to the late star. Lily Savage icon Paul died 'unexpectedly' on Tuesday at the age of 67, his husband announced. Friends, fans, and celebrities have been paying tribute to the TV star - who has been a huge part of many people's lives for many decades.

Eddie Izzard has revealed that she will now go by a new name after wanting to change it since she was 10.

BBC Studios is gearing up for next week’s Showcase event by signing a global first-look deal with former Warner Bros. Australia TV boss Shaun Murphy.

A comedian has caused quite the debate after telling parents not to bring babies to shows.

An Edinburgh Fringe comedian has hit out a parent who "derailed" his show because they wouldn't leave with their baby who was constantly crying.

Anas Sarwar has slammed people who attempt to conflate the campaign for Scottish independence with the partition of India.

Channel 4 daytime favourite has certainly quirked a few brows over the years.Helmed by Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy, the programme features various celebrity guests each week, along with hilarious cooking segments and dining experiences.From chefs accused of “stealing” recipes from rival programmes to on-set walk-offs, the Channel 4 set has seen it all - including fires in the studio.READ MORE:Sunday Brunch descends into chaos as star brutally cuts finger in bloody segmentThe hosts have even been forced to apologise after certain guests let “banned” words slip while the cameras were rolling.Daily Star takes a look at the show’s most controversial moments ever.As with any live television, Sunday Brunch encounters its fair share of blunders - including guests letting slip swearwords on air.And host Tim Lovejoy is usually the one forced to apologise to viewers at home, and this was no truer than when impressionist Matt Forde shared an encounter with Brian Clough.He had met the football boss while working as a mascot for Nottingham Forest, and explained Brian branded him an “ugly b***h” due to the eczema on his head.Things only got worse as he repeated the curse later in the segment, with Tim jumping in to say: "I think I've got to apologise for your language there by the way.

Manori Ravindran International EditorSpotify’s former head of studios for the U.K. and Ireland, James Cator, has joined Amazon-backed podcast outfit Wondery, Variety can reveal.The executive is believed to be taking on the newly created role of head of commercial for Europe. Based in Berlin, Cator will report into Wondery’s head of international, Declan Moore.The move will support Wondery’s European growth. The company, which was acquired by Amazon in December 2020, has been expanding its international footprint with more original local productions and increased territory localizations for its slate of podcasts.

K.J. Yossman BBC Studios has consolidated and rebranded its production and content teams under the banner BBC Studios Productions.The move is intended to “create a single content powerhouse for all the commercial arm’s productions, talent relationships, and content investment.”BBC Studios Productions will oversee four genres – scripted, factual, global formats group and children’s – which will apply across all of BBC Studios’ wholly and partly owned labels as well as BBC Studios Productions and indies with which BBC Studios partners for content sales.CEO of BBC Studios Productions, Ralph Lee, will oversee the company’s productions and content investment, supported by COO Martha Brass, whose purview is business development, production operations and strategy.

EXCLUSIVE: Wondery is going global.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said the pro-independence side would lose a referendum if one was held tomorrow.

Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting is launching a hilarious podcast. Every episode of Jackie Weaver Has The Authority will see the 63-year-old joined by TV and comedy stars to answer listeners’ questions.The first episode on May 18 will feature Strictly’s Anton Du Beke, food critic Jay Rayner and BBC star Jeremy Vine.Others joining Jackie include film funnyman Omid Djalili, plus stand-ups Matt Forde, Tom Allen, Nigel Ng and Rosie Jones.