All International articles – Page 402
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NewsNatGeo marines help US prepare for apocalypse
A team of US Marine Corps soldiers are to offer tips to American citizens who want to prepare for the end of the world in a Zig Zag Productions series for National Geographic Channel.
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NewsHBO Europe on the hunt for UK indies’ drama formats
HBO Europe has called for UK indies to bring it scripted drama formats as it looks to expand its original programming strategy.
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NewsIrish indies eye global gains
The Irish independent sector could be set for consolidation, or at least significant investment, amid a backdrop of increasing interest from international format distributors and changing regulations around terms of trade.
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NewsSky Vision hires Wise, closes int'l sales
Sky Vision, the nascent distribution arm of the pay TV broadcaster, has hired former Target Entertainment head of sales Karen Wise.
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NewsMercury Media licences titles to Netflix
Boutique documentary distributor Mercury Media has agreed a deal to licence 16 of its films to Netflix.
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NewsStarz eyes Poliakoff’s Dancing on the Edge
US cable network Starz is in talks to acquire Stephen Poliakoff’s BBC jazz drama Dancing on the Edge.
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NewsCBeebies' Peter Rabbit remake travels the world
CBeebies’ forthcoming remake of classic kids series Peter Rabbit has been sold around the world ahead of its launch.
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NewsTurner to cut 30% of European staff
Turner International is expected to cut 30% of its workforce across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of a major restructuring process.
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NewsPaul Abbott remaking French zombie drama
Paul Abbott is producing an English-language remake of French zombie thriller Les Revenants (They Came Back) through his indie AbbottVision after FremantleMedia Enterprises acquired the rights.
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NewsNBC remaking Working Title's About A Boy
US broadcast network NBC is remaking Working Title Films’ Hugh Grant-fronted feature About A Boy as a single camera comedy.
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NewsNetflix plans global launch for Hemlock Grove
Netflix UK is to launch Eli Roth’s horror series Hemlock Grove in its entirety on the same day as its US division this April.
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NewsShowtime orders Sam Mendes horror drama
US cable network Showtime has ordered a horror series from Skyfall director Sam Mendes and Call The Midwife producer Neal Street Productions.
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NewsRTÉ hunts for Irish Masterchef in format push
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ is looking to commission up to five new entertainment and lifestyle formats to rival the likes of Masterchef, Secret Millionaire and Don’t Tell The Bride.
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NewsTwofour Rights hires Hat Trick exec
Twofour Rights, the nascent distribution arm of the UK indie, has poached former Hat Trick International exec Eniela Bella ahead of a big sales push at Natpe.
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NewsPeter Jones to front TNT business series
US cable network TNT has ordered a business makeover series fronted by Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones from Tinopolis-owned producer A Smith & Company.
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NewsFox to spend millions on original UK content push
FX UK is planning to commission up to 50 hours of original UK content by the end of the year as part of its transformation into Fox.
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NewsSky and Canal+ take The Bridge to bilingual co-pro
Sky has greenlit its co-produced version of Scandinavian drama The Bridge, which it claims will be the first bilingual drama project made by broadcasters in France and the UK.
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NewsFox makes move into miniseries with M. Night Shyamalan
US broadcaster Fox is developing two major miniseries, one from The Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan, as part of its drive to move into the format.
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NewsSky scores NBA deal, updates iPad app
Sky Sports has struck a deal with the NBA to cover a raft of basketball games this season.
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NewsOff The Fence to rep 24Kitchen content
Fox International Channels has struck deal which will see international distributor Off The Fence represent its library of original shows for food channel 24Kitchen.