All International articles – Page 323
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NewsBBCW prepares to unwrap Top Gear
BBC Worldwide is preparing to launch the revamped Top Gear to the international market at Mipcom tonight, as rumours about Chris Evans’ ambition to add live elements to the show gather pace.
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NewsITVS inks format deal with Korean firm
Raw TV’s The Secret Life of Students and Come Date with Me are set to be re-made for the South Korean market following a deal between ITV’s distribution arm and local broadcaster CJ E&M.
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NewsITVS plans major US scripted push
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has revealed plans for a major US scripted push as he continues to expand the broadcaster’s production empire.
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NewsPhil Craig quits Discovery to return to indie sector
Phil Craig has left Discovery Networks International after eight months to return to the production sector.
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NewsITV pilots playalong quiz
ITV is piloting a playalong gameshow from NBC Universal International Studios based on popular app QuizUp.
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NewsGALLERY: Mipcom
Broadcast, Pact and UKTI braved the elements to celebrate the opening of Mipcom 2015.
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NewsWalter Presents strikes major deals ahead of launch
Walter Presents (WP), the Channel 4-backed foreign language drama service, has acquired a raft of titles including Luc Besson’s No Limit and Swiss drama Ten.
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NewsSundanceTV grabs Last Panthers
US cable network SundanceTV has picked up Sky Atlantic’s big-budget heist drama The Last Panthers.
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NewsSky Living secures The Catch & Limitless
Sky Living has picked up two US dramas – Shonda Rhimes’ The Catch and Limitless, the TV series based on the film starring Bradley Cooper.
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NewsMipcom makes push on screenings
Mipcom has ramped up its number of premiere screenings, which key visitors are attributing to a desire to ward off competition from film festivals moving into TV.
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NewsZig Zag strikes South African co-pro deal
Troy producer Zig Zag has struck a production partnership with South African indie Urban Brew Studios.
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NewsIndustry hit by Cannes floods
Mipcom 2015 is going ahead as planned despite flash flooding causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage in Cannes.
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NewsHouse of Cards creator plans docs push
House of Cards creator Beau Willimon is planning a focus on factual projects to grow his production company.
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Digital editionsMipcom 2015
Click for the definitive guide to the best dramas, formats, documentaries and kids’ programmes
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NewsIn brief: Serial; Combat Trains; Escape Artist; The Persuaders
Fremantle Media has returned to France for its latest drama acquisition, while podcast Serial is set for a TV remake. Click for more.
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NewsBBC joins forces with PBS for nature docs
The BBC natural history department has joined forces with US broadcaster PBS on four projects following the success of Big Blue Live.
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NewsVice eyes new channels and TV expansion
Vice is to launch a number of online channels and push further into linear television over the next 12 months.
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NewsCBS tracks down US version of Hunted
Channel 4’s off-grid format Hunted is being developed in the US by Endemol Shine Group’s North American arm.
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NewsC4 strikes Nordic drama deal
Walter Presents will carry several Nordic dramas after striking a deal with Fremantle Media International (FMI).
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NewsC4 in foreign drama push
Channel 4’s forthcoming foreign-language service Walter Presents will launch with around 140 hours of programming and intends to grow its catalogue to 1,000 hours within three years.