All International articles – Page 336
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NewsNetflix acquires US remake of The Returned
Netflix is to offer its subscribers the US version of The Returned after striking a global rights deal with Fremantle Media International for the zombie remake.
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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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NewsDRG adopts regional strategy
The Inbetweeners distributor DRG has undertaken a major corporate restructure as it seeks to compete with the major Hollywood studios and the ever-increasing number of consolidated UK production groups.
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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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NewsReally takes care of business with crime docs
UKTV is beefing up its slate of true crime series with the acquisition of a pair of titles from Paul Heaney’s TCB Media Rights.
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NewsEndemol Shine restructures distribution arm
Endemol Shine Group has finalised the restructure of its merged international distribution arm which has resulted in the departure of a handful of senior sales executives.
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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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NewsNigeria & Indonesia in BBCW's sights
BBC Worldwide is targeting around ten emerging markets including Nigeria and Indonesia as part of a renewed international growth push.
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NewsNick Thorogood to leave Scripps
Nick Thorogood is to leave Food Network owner Scripps Network after five years.
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NewsDigital deals soar at Showcase
BBC Worldwide’s annual Showcase has provided a glimpse into its digital future as more than 700 international buyers travelled to Liverpool to pick up key BBC titles.
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NewsUS agents cut in on UK deals
Small- and medium-sized factual British producers could be squeezed out of the US commissioning gold rush unless they work with talent agents.
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NewsThe Bastard Executioner to film in Wales
The Bastard Executioner, the latest project from Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter, is to be shot in Wales from March.
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NewsDiscovery develops 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy for US
US broadcaster Discovery is developing a local version of Sky 1’s 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy.
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NewsBBC Worldwide Showcase: first deals emerge
BBC Worldwide has struck a slew of deals at its annual programming conference including agreements for forthcoming natural history series The Hunt and a major live music event curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
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NewsThe CW picks up C4's Dates
US network The CW has acquired Channel 4’s Bryan Elsley-created drama Dates.
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CommentBeware 'infotainment confusion syndrome'
NBC anchor’s fall is a sad reflection on the blurring of news and entertainment
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NewsBBCW strikes animated kids deals
BBC Worldwide has closed a raft of international sales for CBeebies animated series Nelly & Nora and Hey Duggee.
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News21st Century Fox denies Discovery takeover
21st Century Fox has denied reports that it is in merger talks with Discovery Communications.
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NewsOSF ties with Korean indie for BBC2 plant doc
Oxford Scientific Films has partnered with Korean producer Paan Media to produce a four-part documentary series about the history of plants for BBC2.
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NewsJack Osbourne partners with T Group
British reality star and TV producer Jack Osbourne has partnered with Storage Hunters indie T Group to produce formats and docu-series for UK and US broadcasters.