Robert Schildhouse was promoted to CEO of BBC Studios' rebranded direct-to-consumer business, including BritBox North America and BBC Select, according to Variety. The announcement, made on February 11, 2026, marks a significant shift in leadership for the streaming services.
In other entertainment news, Amazon Prime Video released a trailer for "Scarpetta," starring Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta, based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling book series. The series is set to premiere on March 11, 2026, and follows Scarpetta as she hunts a serial killer. The logline describes her as an "unrelenting medical examiner" determined to be the voice of the victims.
Meanwhile, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) rescheduled its 37th edition to run from October 21 to November 1, 2026, and appointed Jeremy Chua as its new executive director, as reported by Variety. This strategic move aims to enhance the festival's visibility by avoiding competition with major Hollywood releases.
Elsewhere, multiple news sources reported on a "toxic culture" allegedly present at the Co-op, with senior staff claiming fear, alienation, and a reluctance to challenge leadership decisions, including those of CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq, according to BBC Business. These sources cited declining morale and a drop in profits as consequences, though the Co-op's lawyers denied the allegations.
Prince William concluded his Saudi Arabia tour with a focus on conservation and a visit to a historic town, according to reports by CBS News, the BBC, and other sources, as reported by Time. Additionally, authorities released a man detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and the BBC returned to Tehran to report on Iran's current state.
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