All International articles – Page 394
-
FeaturesIndies expand their horizons
Broadcast’s recent Indie Survey confirmed many things: that the sector is in rude health; that Sky is now a major commissioning player; and that not everyone loves Channel 4’s commissioners.
-
NewsTax breaks dominate MipTV
It was equal parts sunshine and rain in Cannes for MipTV, which summed up perfectly the mood of the market.
-
NewsHaving faith in Brits pays off for The Bible
The Bible sells approximately 25 million copies every year, so perhaps it’s no surprise that the first major attempt to adapt it into a big-budget US cable miniseries has proved so successful.
-
FeaturesThe road to Rio’s TV market
A growing middle class and Brazil’s commitment to produce local content for local people is providing British indies with new co-production opportunities.
-
NewsUS cable network GSN catches The Chase
ITV daytime quiz The Chase has been picked up by US cable channel the Game Show Network.
-
NewsTax breaks spur UK push for Fox 21
MipTV: Fox 21 president Bert Salke is promising to bring US productions to the UK in order to tap into the incoming tax break for high-end drama.
-
NewsJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell co-pro partners secured
MipTV: An international co-production team for BBC1 drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell has been finalised as the series prepares to enter pre-production.
-
NewsSky Atlantic & Starz partner for Fortitude
MipTV: Sky Atlantic has forged a co-production deal with US network Starz as it greenlights Fortitude, a thriller from Tiger Aspect.
-
NewsHistory to bring H2 to UK
A&E Networks is to launch History spin-off channel H2 in the UK next month.
-
NewsFremantle CEO: Western TV remains in recession
MipTV: Western TV markets, with the exception of Germany, are still in the grip of recession, according to FremantleMedia boss Cecile Frot-Coutaz.
-
NewsTVF plans formats push
British distributor TVF International is aggressively expanding into formats following the hire of its first formats chief Daniel Nembhard.
-
NewsDiscovery Upfronts: At a glance
Discovery held its upfronts in New York yesterday, announcing a raft of new series including commissions for UK indies, as well as an Oprah Winfrey Network programming block on the forthcoming TLC channel in the UK.
-
NewsZig Zag gameshow lands at Syfy
US cable network Syfy has ordered high-octane gameshow Exit from UK indie Zig Zag Productions.
-
NewsPBS America lands deal with BBCW
PBS America has acquired a raft of content from BBC Worldwide, marking the pay TV channel’s second major acquisition deal in weeks.
-
NewsKeshet creates UK factual arm
Israel production company Keshet is to establish a factual division following the hire of The Undateables producer Amelia Hann as head of unscripted programming.
-
NewsZodiak inks Rare Day deal
Documentary specialist Rare Day has signed a first look development deal with Zodiak Rights – the distribution division of Zodiak Media.
-
FeaturesEli Roth on Hemlock Grove
The chance to create a TV horror series that “wasn’t watered down” persuaded Hostel and Cabin Fever director Eli Roth to swap feature films for the small screen.
-
NewsStraight out of Leftfield
Leftfield Pictures, the producer of US cable hit Pawn Stars, is planning to enter the UK market, either by buying a reality production company or hiring an experienced production boss to set up a division.
-
NewsBanijay revives UK indie plan
French producer and distributor Banijay Entertainment is resurrecting plans to acquire a British production company and hopes to strike a deal before the end of the year.
-
NewsUK indies storm US upfronts
British indies’ position at the centre of the US cable content explosion was cemented this week as producers Left Bank Pictures, Neal Street Productions, Monkey Kingdom and Betty all snagged major deals.