Channel 4 Explores Trump’s First 100 Days
UK network Channel has ordered a quick turnaround doc from genre specialist ITN Productions (ITNP) about the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency. Trump Revolution: 100 Days That Changed the World will see Channel 4 news anchor Matt Frei considering whether Trump’s actions over tariffs, Ukraine, the Middle East, Russia, the economy, gender and diversity, and sacking of government workers since January 20 are part of a thought-out strategy to create chaos in the world’s markets and if billionaire supporters and voters still have faith in him. Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and ex-United States Deputy Assistant Trade Representative K.T. McFarlane are among the experts contributing. Exec producer on the doc is Jeremy Daldry, Deputy Head of UK Factual at ITNP. Tom Reeves is the producer-director and Nickie Hyde the production manager. Nevine Mabro, Commissioning Editor for News and Current Affairs at Channel 4, ordered the one-off doc.
Creativity Capital Taps Oliver Garboe
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UK-based media financier Creativity Capital has appointed Oliver Garboe as Senior Associate. In his new role he will drive Creativity Capital’s strategic and transactional growth, identifying new partnership and project opportunities with producers, sales agents, and distributors across the industry, drawing on his in experience in UK, the Nordics, and the rest of Europe. “I’m thrilled to be joining Creativity Capital at such a pivotal moment for the industry,” said Garboe, who was previously an associate at Media Finance Capital. “As the need for bespoke financing solutions grows, it’s energising to be part of such an innovative and inclusive team—one that’s genuinely focused on backing globally appealing stories and helping producers bring projects to life.” Garboe’s arrival at Creativity Capital coincides with the company’s expansion beyond film and television into theatre and video games.
Disney+’s Korean Drama ‘Nine Puzzles’ Set For May Release
The latest original drama series out of Korea for Disney+, Nine Puzzles, will launch globally and on Hulu in the U.S. on May 21. The show now has a teaser poster as well. Nine Puzzles stars Kim Dami (Itaewon Class) and Son Sukku (Big Bet), along with Kim Sungkyun (Moving) and Hyun Bongsik (When Life Gives You Tangerines). It follows the story of a high school student (Kim), who discovers the murdered dead body of her uncle next to a single puzzle piece. Unable to explain how she got to the scene of the crime, she is made prime suspect. A decade later, she is a criminal profiler who finds herself caught in the middle of a series of murders, with each victim linked by a similar puzzle piece to the one from the night of her uncle’s killing. Yoon Jongbin is the director, with Lee Eunmi the writer. Nine Puzzles marks the latest Korean original for Disney+, which this year has already launched investigative thriller Unmasked and medical thriller Hyper Knife. Upcoming later in the year are treasure hunt series Low Life and international conspiracy drama Tempest.
Milk VFX and Lola Post Expands Leadership Team with Key Strategic Hires
Milk VFX and Lola Post have announced the addition of two new senior team members as part of their ongoing growth. Sarah Essam has been appointed as Business Development Producer, while Jonny Vale joins as Head of Marketing and Communications. The twin companies, with operations in London, Bordeaux, Barcelona and Dublin, said the hires were part of an ongoing drive to expand their activities and visibility. Essam previously held production roles at Framestore and MPC, with credits including Blade Runner 2049, Suicide Squad, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and His Dark Materials. Vale brings 15 years of marketing and communications experience in the film and episodic industries, including campaigns for The Lion King, Prehistoric Planet, The Jungle Book, and Prometheus.
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