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Legendary Entertainment Ends Venture With Watford & Essex As UK Producer Files For Closure
DeadlineStory by Jake Kanter
scrn logline
Legendary Entertainment scraps UK production venture as Watford & Essex files for closure, illuminating the tough climate for British scripted TV.
beat sheet
- Watford & Essex's joint-venture deal with Legendary Entertainment was not renewed, forcing the UK production company to file for closure.
- The collapse of the Legendary partnership further underscores the challenging environment for independent British scripted producers amidst an increasingly competitive global market.
call sheet
Jake Kanter, Legendary Entertainment, Watford & Essex, Dune: Prophecy, Emma Frost, Life on Mars, The Spanish Princess