All Broadcast articles in 02 August 2019
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News
CBS orders The Man Who Fell to Earth series
Tandem Productions to helm adaptation of Walter Tevis novel made famous by David Bowie movie
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News
Warner Media expands Turner EMEA chief role
Giorgio Stock given overall entertainment networks and distribution responsibilities
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News
Sonar Entertainment ups Ellender to chief exec
Distribution chief has overseen international expansion since 2016
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News
Gone Fishing: tales from the riverbank
Like the fish they’re trying to catch, Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse don’t take direction too well when they’re in the moment, says Lisa Clark
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Ratings
Portillo troubles 500,000
THURSDAY: Former deputy prime minister’s delayed Channel 5 doc performs well with AB viewers
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Features
Damien Timmer: Sons and Daughters
Wholeseome yet depraved, the propulsive narrative of the melodramatic soap convinced the Mammoth Screen founder that TV drama was his future
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News
Monterosa hires entertainment chief
Former FremantleMedia UK exec Peter Cassidy joins audience interaction specialist
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Critics
Portillo: The Trouble with the Tories
“After two decades of railway journeys and appearances on This Week, Michael Portillo has finally made the television programme he was born to make”
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News
FNG Europe and Africa scripted chief departs
Sara Johnson played a key role in Fox Networks Group’s original dramas
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BT Sport launches UHD, HDR and Dolby Atmos channel
BT Sport Ultimate replaces the BT Sport 4K UHD channel
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Netflix head of international films exits
Funa Maduka steered streamer to Oscar and Golden Globe nominations in six years at the streamer
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News
Leader Electronics acquires Phabrix
Consolidation in the AV test and measurement market as UK-based firm bought by Japan’s Leader
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Video
Singletown, ITV2
Dating show where each couple will have a different reason for putting their relationships on ice. Produced by Keshet
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News
HBO Max bags US rights to Doctor Who
The Office and Luther also figure in streamer’s major BBC Studios deal
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CBS renews Love Island US
Network cites reality show’s success with younger and female audiences
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News
Brightstar signs first-look Amazon deal
Producer of upcoming Netflix drama Kaos to develop slate of TV series for rival streamer
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Kloiber Jr leaves Tele München Group
Departure comes ahead of major merger for German media firm