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NewsEndemol taking Piggy to MipTV
Global production giant Endemol has picked up a new game show format in which contestants compete for piggy banks.
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NewsMipTV set for sales boost as buyers look for value
Acquisition levels are expected to rise sharply at MipTV this month, following the slashing of original production budgets around the world - but some fear a shortfall in high-quality content.
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NewsRicky Gervais Show re-commissioned by HBO
The Ricky Gervais Show has been re-commissioned by US broadcaster HBO for a second series.
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NewsEndemol signs ex-Disney marketing chief
Endemol has hired Disney’s former international marketing chief to head up its own global marketing strategy.
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NewsITV links with Eyeworks to take Popstar overseas
ITV1’s Popstar To Operastar is to be remade for an overseas market for the first time, with a new version of the show lined up for the Netherlands.
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News24 filming halted as Sutherland falls ill
TV chiefs have halted production of the thriller 24 so its star Kiefer Sutherland can undergo surgery.
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NewsDRG sets up dedicated arm for 3D distribution
Digital Rights Group is to become the first distributor to launch a division dedicated to 3D programming and will unveil about a dozen titles at MipTV in April.
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NewsThorogood quits BBC for Scripps’ Food Network
Nick Thorogood is to step down from his senior role at the BBC Commercial Agency to oversee the rollout of the Food Network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Scripps Networks Interactive.
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NewsMore Masterchef remakes on the menu
The Masterchef format is stirring more interest around the world with several international remakes being prepared, ahead of its US debut.
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NewsFord puts emphasis on fun for new-look Fiver
Five’s Jeff Ford plans to make digital channel Fiver “approachable and fun” next month by handing it a new on-air look and a raft of fresh programming.
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NewsITV signs with Chinese broadcaster
ITV Studios has linked with a Chinese state broadcaster to develop and create new formats which could be exported after their initial broadcast in China, according to reports.
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NewsShine France teams up with de Mol's Talpa
Shine France, the newly created French arm of Elisabeth Murdoch’s super indie, has launched a 50/50 joint venture with media entrepreneur John de Mol’s company Talpa.
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NewsConchords grounded after two series
HBO comedy series Flight of the Conchords will not return for a third series, its creators have confirmed.
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NewsAhoy! RDF to make ABC Family pirate drama
RDF Media is developing a “swashbuckling” pirate drama for ABC Family, targeted at the Merlin demographic.
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NewsBBC get Nurse Jackie treatment
The BBC has picked up highly-acclaimed US show Nurse Jackie, a dark comedy starring multi-Emmy and Golden Globe winning Sopranos star Edie Falco.
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NewsZodiak boosts UK status with deal for Dangerous
Zodiak Entertainment is looking to build its UK presence by acquiring a light entertainment indie, after securing 70% of factual and drama specialist Dangerous.
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NewsKidsCo eyes 2010 launch
KidsCo has set a 2010 deadline for its UK launch and is considering going free to air.
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NewsLiving hit Four Weddings has US makeover for TLC
Living’s Four Weddings is eloping to the US to be remade for cable network TLC.
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NewsGordon Ramsay gets animated
The cartoon-like characteristics of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay are to be harnessed for a new animated series.
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NewsMurdoch Mysteries to film in UK
Canadian co-pro Murdoch Mysteries is to get more of a British flavour for its third run, thanks to a strengthened co-production deal between UKTV, ITV Studios, Global Entertainment and indie Shaftesbury Films.