Gaumont Launches Production Services Division; Tony Hall VLV; BBC ‘Domino Day’ Pics – Global Briefs

Gaumont Launches Production Services Division

Lupin maker Gaumont has launched a production services division. Helmed by Roxanne Pinheiro, who was previously Head of Production for the outfit’s TV distribution unit, Gaumont Production Services will oversee shoots in France for both Gaumont and third-party producers from around the world. Pinheiro, whose past credits include the likes of The Walking Dead, 15:17 to Paris and Fifty Shades of Grey, will work closely with filmmaker William Pruss. “Together, surrounded by a thriving team and Gaumont’s centennial network, we’ll make sure our clients get the best of what France has to offer, in terms of production value and overall experience,” said Pinheiro.

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Former BBC DG Tony Hall Takes On VLV Presidency

Former BBC Director General Tony Hall has become President of the UK’s Voice of the Listener & Viewer (VLV). The membership association represents the interests of British broadcasting and hosts an annual conference, which will take place next month and at which Hall has spoken many times. Hall was BBC DG between 2013 and 2020, overseeing the likes of the end of the Jimmy Savile crisis, move to take BBC Three online and the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was replaced by Tim Davie three years ago and moved to the National Gallery, but subsequently resigned from that post due to the Martin Bashir Princess Diana scandal. “I know from my own experience that people take what VLV says seriously,” said Hall. “The next few years are going to be critical for all us who believe in decent, quality media. I look forward to working with you all to make sure our voice is heard loud and clear.”

BBC Unveils ‘Domino Day’ First Looks

The BBC has unveiled first-look images (below) of Domino Day, its witch drama starring Siena Kelly and produced by The Responder maker Dancing Ledge. Adult Material star Kelly leads Domino Day as Domino, a young woman on all the dating apps. But Domino isn’t swiping to find her soulmate – she’s swiping to hunt. Kelly can be seen as Domino in the new pictures, alongside fellow cast members Babirye Bukilwa as Sammie, Poppy Lee Friar as Geri, Alisha Bailey as Kat, Molly Harris as Jules, Sam Howard Sneyd as Silas and Percelle Ascott as Leon. The series also stars Lucy Cohu, Christopher Jeffers and Jonah Rzeskiewicz. Domino Day is created and written by Lauren Sequeira (Gangs of London, Kiss Me First). The show will launch next year and Fremantle is handling international sales.

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