All International articles – Page 429
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NewsSET acquires Spooks
BBC spy drama Spooks is to be repeated from the beginning by Sony Entertainment Television.
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NewsITV1 to hand TOWIE's Mark Wright German format
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright is to co-host a madcap ITV1 gameshow based on a hit German format.
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NewsSky Atlantic wins Pitch for Studio Lambert series
Sky Atlantic has acquired a US series from Studio Lambert in which ad agencies go head to head to win business.
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NewsCBS tests The Audience as Garden pilot goes global
US network CBS is to pilot innovative new Channel 4 format The Audience, with further adaptations lined up for France and the Netherlands.
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NewsWorst Driver steers to Brazil
Mentorn International’s Worst Driver format is to be remade by Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo, taking the number of territories airing local versions to 17.
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CommentNecessity the mother of invention for Israel
Tight budgets and regulations have made Israel more creative, says Keren Shahar.
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NewsKudos mulls The Bridge remake
Kudos is considering a remake of new Scandinavian crime drama The Bridge, which launched on BBC4 this week.
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NewsIannucci’s Veep to debut in June
Sky Atlantic is to launch Armando Iannucci’s new political comedy in June following its debut this week in the US.
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NewsCharley Bear enters 80th territory
Chapman Entertainment’s pre-school series Little Charley Bear is to launch in Russia later this year
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NewsAsia clocks BBC2's The Hour
Sundance Channel Global is taking BBC2 drama The Hour to Asia in a deal secured by Shine International.
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NewsThe Cube heads to China
Objective Productions is in discussions about more formats heading to Asia as The Cube prepares to launch in May.
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NewsBBC America to air Twenty Twelve
BBC America has acquired Olympics comedy Twenty Twelve ahead of the summer games in London.
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NewsBBC to pilot second Talpa format
BBC1 is to follow up The Voice UK with a second entertainment format from Talpa - part of a two-year development deal between the BBC and John de Mol’s company.
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NewsCohen steps down at FremantleMedia
Tony Cohen is to step down as the chief executive of FremantleMedia after 17 years with the company, to be replaced by Cécile Frot-Coutaz.
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NewsViacom extends Lynn’s remit to 63 global channels
Viacom UK & Ireland managing director David Lynn has been handed an extended remit covering Russia, Israel, Hungary and a handful of other territories.
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NewsUK falls behind in TV social media link-ups
The UK is lagging behind other countries when it comes to TV engaging with social media and the wider multiplatform world, according to new statistics and industry experts.
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NewsITVS creating Canadian soap
ITV Studios is in advanced talks with a Canadian broadcaster about creating a new soap opera on the scale of Coronation Street.
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NewsITVS takes The Chase to US with Fox gameshow pilot
ITV Studios is poised to pilot hit gameshow The Chase for US broadcaster Fox Network.
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NewsNew Lip Service sold by DRG
Kudos Film and Television’s lesbian drama Lip Service has been acquired by several new territories ahead of the launch of its second series on BBC3.
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CommentLocal production is how to move with the times
Tailoring shows to specific audiences is a ratings winner, says Karoline Spodsberg.