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NewsC5 acquires Zodiak’s Tickety Toc
Channel 5 has picked up the rights to a new CGI pre-school series from Zodiak Kids.
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NewsPeppa Pig sold to Disney Jr
Pre-school channel Disney Junior has secured Peppa Pig for Italy and Spain.
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NewsDiscovery to air Yahoo! shorts as six-part series
Yahoo! web series Bumps, Babies And Beyond has been re-edited for TV and picked up by Discovery Networks Western Europe to air around the region.
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The Broadcast InterviewJane Root, Nutopia
Former BBC2 controller and Nutopia founder Jane Root tells Chris Curtis about widening the indie’s scope – and why history documentaries can have broad appeal.
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NewsNew Girl moving to E4
US sitcom New Girl is moving from Channel 4 to E4 after its mid-season break.
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NewsAustralasian channels swoop on UK lifestyle shows
Lifestyle series from Reef Television, Landmark Films and Firecracker Films have been snapped up by broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsEverybody’s Equal revived in France
British gameshow Everybody’s Equal, which Chris Tarrant hosted for ITV more than 20 years ago, has been revived for audiences in France.
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CommentLA Screenings: A Seller’s View
As buyers take stock of this year’s LA Screenings offerings, Disney exec Catherine Powell reflects on the buzz, the success rate and the talent.
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NewsSPT splits Europe roles in restructure
Sony Pictures Television Networks has split responsibility for Europe between Kate Marsh and Lyle Stewart.
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NewsEU funds Blue Zoo series
Animation company Blue-Zoo has secured a €35,000 (£28,000) grant from the EU to fund development of new series Dee Dee Dragon.
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NewsDuck lays $9m golden egg for Zodiak with Nick Jr deal
Zodiak Kids has secured a global pre-sale to Nickelodeon, for a series whose budget is thought to be in the region of $9m (£5.7m).
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NewsUniversal Channel to air US Prime Suspect remake
Universal Channel has acquired exclusive rights to the US remake of police drama Prime Suspect.
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NewsParthenon goes Wild in Animal Planet triple sale
Parthenon has won an order from Animal Planet US for three documentaries looking at some of the most remote regions of America.
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NewsCash Cab hailed in Belgium
Taxi-based quiz show format Cash Cab will be adapted for Flemish Belgian channel Een with comedian Rob Vanoudenhoven as the driver.
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FeaturesThe cream of the LA crop
Last month’s LA Screenings had UK buyers out in force to cast an eye over the latest series from the US networks. John Hazelton reports on the shows that caught the most attention
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CommentVariety the name of the game in LA Screenings
Treats come from a number of genres, says Sarah Wright, as the bidding begins
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NewsBBCW plans global broadcast of Diamond Jubilee
BBC Worldwide will air coverage of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations across five continents this weekend.
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NewsN Ireland set to receive RTÉ channels
Freeview viewers in Northern Ireland will gain access to Republic of Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ following digital switchover.
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NewsDe Mol plans global brainstorm to re-tune The Voice
John de Mol is to lead a brainstorming session with The Voice creatives from around the world in a bid to improve the singing format’s live shows.
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NewsMidwife delivered across Europe
Hit BBC1 drama Call the Midwife has been snapped up by broadcasters across Europe, following sales to the US and Australasia.