Entertainment – Page 93
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NewsHungry Bear ties with Michael McIntyre
Hungry Bear Media is launching an offshoot with Michael McIntyre as the first step of creating a wider production group.
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NewsTalpa targets next global hit
Ant and Dec could be dancing with puppets if John de Mol can convince Talpa Media’s new owner ITV to remake its latest variety talent format, Popster.
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NewsITV orders shepherding format Flock Stars
ITV is to train celebrities up as shepherds in its latest bid to find a factual entertainment hit.
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NewsITV looks to Talpa for next hits
A floral competition series and an interactive photo gameshow could be the part of the next tranche of formats that ITV Studios shops around the world after taking full control of John De Mol’s Talpa Media.
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NewsITV buys Talpa for £355m
ITV has taken full control of Talpa Media for an initial fee of £355m in what marks chief executive Adam Crozier’s biggest acquisition to date.
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NewsBBC unveils nations formats
A primetime BBC1 physical gameshow, a “super-smart, cryptic” BBC4 quiz and a Robot Wars-style BBC2 pilot are among 10 entertainment commissions unveiled this week.
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NewsUS network GSN eyes Man Vs Fly
US network GSN is developing a TV version of Gogglebox Entertainment’s online fly-swatting format Man Vs Fly.
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NewsFremantle revenues hit by X Factor US cancellation
The cancellation of The X Factor US and a decline in the revenue generated from American Idol has caused Fremantle Media’s 2014 revenues to dip below £1.1bn.
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NewsCrozier: Talpa deal part of ITVS formats strategy
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has revealed that the proposed Talpa Media takeover forms part of a strategy to build a strong international formats business.
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NewsEx on the Beach heads to Sweden
Ex On The Beach is to be remade in Sweden after Viacom International Media Networks struck its first format deal for the entertainment format.
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NewsCBBC returns to Ultimate Brain
CBBC is bringing back Zig Zag’s kids gameshow Ultimate Brain for two more series.
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NewsChris Evans establishes Zimple for TFI Friday revival
Chris Evans has established a vehicle to produce the upcoming live 20th anniversary episode of TFI Friday alongside Monkey Kingdom and Olga TV.
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NewsITV confirms Talpa talks
ITV has confirmed that it is in “exclusive discussions” to acquire John De Mol’s production company Talpa Media.
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NewsITV closes in on John de Mol's Talpa
ITV is closing in on a deal to buy John De Mol’s Dutch production group Talpa Media.
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NewsTFI Friday to return for 20th anniversary special
Cult Channel 4 show TFI Friday is to return for a live 90-minute special in June to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary.
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NewsElaine Bedell lifts lid on ITV challenges
Elaine Bedell is determined to reenergise ITV’s entertainment slate after admitting that risks like resurrecting Stars In Their Eyes and the absence of Dancing On Ice have contributed to a difficult start to 2015.
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NewsSyco and Fremantle sign up for YouTube talent hunt
Video analytics firm Vidiro has inked deals with Fremantle Media and Syco Entertainment to help the producers unearth emerging talent on YouTube.
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NewsEndemol entertainment chief joins Electric Ray
Electric Ray has hired Endemol exec Shaun Parry as its creative director of entertainment.
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NewsLove Island resurfaces at ITV2
ITV2 has resurrected reality format Love Island - which will return with members of the public in place of celebrities.
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NewsSky Arts hunts for Guitar Star
Somethin’ Else has scooped its biggest-ever commission after landing a nine-part series from Sky Arts in which it will launch a hunt for the nation’s best guitarist.