All International articles – Page 417
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CommentBreadth of catalogue has never been more crucial
Wide appeal leaves us less exposed as ideas blow hot and cold, says Patrick Roberts.
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NewsDiscovery doc to celebrate life of Neil Armstrong
Discovery Channel is to air a fast-turnaround doc examining the life of Neil Armstrong following his death last week.
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NewsSky Living’s Gates set for US remake
Gates, the new Sky Living comedy starring Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page, is being piloted for US audiences by NBC.
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NewsIndia plans TOWIE remake
The Only Way is Essex could be remade in Mumbai, India as the producers continue to explore international options for the format.
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NewsElectric Sky agrees Blinkbox sales
Distributor Electric Sky has confirmed a 25-hour partnership deal with Tesco-owned UK digital platform Blinkbox.
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NewsITV2 acquires three US sitcoms and supernatural drama
ITV2 has snapped up a trio of US comedies and the spooky new drama from the producer behind the Vampire Diaries.
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NewsChinese producers keen for UK collaboration
The challenges of programme-making in China were demonstrated perfectly by the TV Festival’s session on this potentially lucrative market, which was characterised by Chinese commissioners dodging questions, a difficult-to-follow translation and long periods of Mandarin while the audience looked on, rather confused.
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NewsGlobal boost for Left Bank in £40m SPT deal
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) plans to turn Left Bank Pictures into a global scripted powerhouse after sealing a £40m takeover of the Strike Back indie.
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NewsSyfy buys record-breaking thriller for autumn schedule
Syfy has snapped up the rights to a futuristic thriller that will form the centrepiece of its autumn schedule, after the series broke ratings records in Canada.
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CommentIP battles set to get more complex and interesting
Is ABC shooting itself in the foot with The Glass House victory, asks Jonathan Coad.
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Former ProSieben chief takes reins at Red Bee Media
Red Bee Media has hired a former ProSiebenSat1 chief operating officer with experience across Europe as its new chief executive.
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NewsDNI chief comes to UK to bolster indies
Discovery Networks International chief content officer Luis Silberwasser has relocated to the UK to bolster output from indies and help them forge closer ties with the broadcaster’s US channels.
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NewsITVS GE renews Wild Pictures first-look deal
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has struck a new distribution agreement with Strangeways indie Wild Pictures.
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NewseOne takes Peppa Pig into Asia
Kids series Peppa Pig has been picked up by major broadcasters across Asia in a series of deals by Entertainment One.
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NewsCopper breaks records on BBC America debut
BBC America’s first original scripted series Copper has become the channel’s highest-rated series premiere ever.
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NewsThe Office US to close in 2013
The US adaptation of Ricky Gervais comedy The Office is to end next year, despite being the highest-rating scripted show for the NBC network.
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NewsITV4 nets Bundesliga football highlights
ITV4 has netted free-to-air rights to broadcast highlights of Germany’s top flight football league.
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NewsDHX Media acquires Cookie Jar in £70m deal
Rastamouse distributor DHX Media has acquired Canadian kids company Cookie Jar Entertainment.
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NewsA+E hires Viacom exec for distribution push
A+E Networks has appointed a former Viacom executive to head up the distribution of its channels including Bio and History across the majority of EMEA.
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NewsDirector Tony Scott dies in suicide jump
Top Gun director and TV executive producer Tony Scott has died after leaping from a bridge in Los Angeles.