Fictionhouse's co-production of C. P. Taylor's acclaimed play, GOOD, opened in the West End last night, receiving five-star reviews.

Gub Neal and Edward Barlow from Ringside recently celebrated the release of My Name is Leon on BBC2, on which they acted as executive producers.

Ringside Media, the investment arm of Newen-backed indie Ringside Studios, and Joi Productions have announced Ringside’s fifth major investment as it acquires a minority stake in Joi Productions.

The Abstainer is McGuire’s third novel and a follow up to 2016’s Booker long-listed The North Water, which was adapted for television by Andrew Haigh and aired on the BBC last year starring Colin Farrell, Jack O’Connell and Stephen Graham.

Newen’s Ringside Media backs Hal Vogel’s Slate Entertainment as Aukin and Vogel depart Daybreak Pictures.

Ringside Studios and Anti-Worlds Film & Television will Co-Produce JG Ballard’s acclaimed novel Super-Cannes, with Brandon Cronenberg writing and directing.

Emily McLaughlin appointed head of development at Fictionhouse - the independent producing company developing and making drama for television, film and theatre.

Filming has begun in Birmingham on BBC One’s adaptation of Kit de Waal’s lauded debut novel My Name is Leon, produced by Douglas Road Productions (a Banijay UK company) in association with, Tiger Aspect Productions, Ringside Studios and Vicarious Productions.

Ringside Studios announces innovative deals with production companies Fictionhouse and Rob Purseys’ 44 Drama putting UK scripted talent at the forefront.

Kate Bennetts is joining the newly created Ringside studios (@Ringside Studios) where she will lead and guide all aspects of finance, business development and strategy.