Disney+: The Commissioners
Edinburgh TV Festival 2021
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32m
Having heard Liam Keelan give a big-picture view, it’s time to get into the detail with the team responsible for commissioning Europe-originated Originals for Disney+ and Star. Johanne Devereaux is already overseeing Sally Wainwright’s ‘The Ballad of Renegade Nell’ for Disney+ and will discuss that and other series on the slate. Fellow director, scripted content, Lee Mason will also delve into the drama plans at the streamer and how it will connect with producers and creatives. Having, like Mason, joined from Channel 4, Sean Doyle will set out the strategy, plans, and projects in the works in the unscripted realm.
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