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NewsRobert Walak exits The Weinstein Company
TWC executive Robert Walak, who was involved in high profile projects such as BBC1’s forthcoming War And Peace, is to leave the business this week
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NewsSky acquisition Blindspot given full series
Sky Living acquisition Blindspot has been picked up for a full series by US network NBC.
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NewsPlimsoll finds Deadly Instincts for Nat Geo
Plimsoll Productions, the indie set up by former RDF boss Grant Mansfield, has won its first US commission, a six-part series for Nat Geo Wild.
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NewsLord Maude to lead trade mission to Brazil
Lord Maude is to lead a UKTI trade mission to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro for medium-sized businesses.
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NewsA&E swoops for Frankenstein Chronicles
A&E Network has picked up ITV’s crime drama The Frankenstein Chronicles to air in the US.
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NewsITVS inks format deal with Korean firm
Raw TV’s The Secret Life of Students and Come Date with Me are set to be re-made for the South Korean market following a deal between ITV’s distribution arm and local broadcaster CJ E&M.
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NewsITVS plans major US scripted push
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has revealed plans for a major US scripted push as he continues to expand the broadcaster’s production empire.
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NewsGALLERY: Mipcom
Broadcast, Pact and UKTI braved the elements to celebrate the opening of Mipcom 2015.
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NewsWalter Presents strikes major deals ahead of launch
Walter Presents (WP), the Channel 4-backed foreign language drama service, has acquired a raft of titles including Luc Besson’s No Limit and Swiss drama Ten.
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NewsSundanceTV grabs Last Panthers
US cable network SundanceTV has picked up Sky Atlantic’s big-budget heist drama The Last Panthers.
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NewsSky Living secures The Catch & Limitless
Sky Living has picked up two US dramas – Shonda Rhimes’ The Catch and Limitless, the TV series based on the film starring Bradley Cooper.
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NewsMipcom makes push on screenings
Mipcom has ramped up its number of premiere screenings, which key visitors are attributing to a desire to ward off competition from film festivals moving into TV.
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NewsZig Zag strikes South African co-pro deal
Troy producer Zig Zag has struck a production partnership with South African indie Urban Brew Studios.
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NewsIndustry hit by Cannes floods
Mipcom 2015 is going ahead as planned despite flash flooding causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage in Cannes.
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NewsIn brief: Serial; Combat Trains; Escape Artist; The Persuaders
Fremantle Media has returned to France for its latest drama acquisition, while podcast Serial is set for a TV remake. Click for more.
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NewsCBS tracks down US version of Hunted
Channel 4’s off-grid format Hunted is being developed in the US by Endemol Shine Group’s North American arm.
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NewsC4 strikes Nordic drama deal
Walter Presents will carry several Nordic dramas after striking a deal with Fremantle Media International (FMI).
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NewsC4 in foreign drama push
Channel 4’s forthcoming foreign-language service Walter Presents will launch with around 140 hours of programming and intends to grow its catalogue to 1,000 hours within three years.
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NewsFrench indie Pernel recruiting after UK launch
French producer Pernel Media is recruiting a London-based development chief after becoming the first French indie to launch a British operation.
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NewseOne acquires controlling stake in Peppa Pig
Entertainment One (eOne) has increased its stake in British kids brand Peppa Pig, after investing in creators Astley Baker Davies (ABD).