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NewsWatch picks up Secrets and Lies
Watch has acquired Ryan Phillippe and Juliette Lewis-fronted US drama Secrets and Lies.
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NewsC5 acquires Tutankhamun drama
Channel 5 has made its most significant acquisition from sister broadcaster Spike since it was bought by parent company Viacom.
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NewsPact: international commissions flattening out
The international commissioning boom, in which British producers have stormed the US over the past few years, appears to be flattening out, according to Pact’s Independent Production Sector Financial Census.
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NewsThe Island with Bear Grylls set for German remake
German broadcaster ProSieben is to launch a local version of The Island with Bear Grylls but the well-travelled adventurer is not expected to appear.
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NewsPioneer opens Korean joint venture
Pioneer Productions has launched a joint venture in South Korea with local indie Paan Media.
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NewsCBBC scales back original commissions
CBBC is to cut back on original commissions and supersize its key brands – as it reveals it is hunting for new presenters and a studio sitcom.
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NewsSky 1 acquires US animal drama Zoo
Sky 1 has acquired Zoo, the US drama based on the James Patterson novel.
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NewsTax credits fuel cartoon boom
More than a quarter of the animated projects launching at this year’s Cartoon Forum are produced by UK and Irish indies, as the introduction of animation tax credits fuels a British cartoon boom.
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NewsTalpa strikes Chinese VoD deal
ITV-owned producer Talpa Media has been commissioned to produce a reality format for Chinese digital service Tencent.
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NewseOne & Creative England to invest in regional drama
The Walking Dead distributor Entertainment One (eOne) and funding body Creative England have agreed a partnership to develop and finance a drama slate from regional producers.
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NewsKeshet plans UK drama push
The UK division of Israeli media group Keshet is looking to take its drama strategy to the next level with a series of senior hires as it seeks to establish production units in Europe.
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NewsEndemol Shine hires head of acquisitions
Endemol Shine International has appointed former BBC Worldwide executive Simon Cox as its head of acquisitions.
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NewsDave buys The Last Man on Earth
Dave has acquired Will Forte-fronted apocalyptic sitcom The Last Man on Earth as UKTV continues to grow its US comedy output.
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NewsChina's CCTV issues UK co-pro brief
Chinese broadcaster CCTV is keen to strike partnerships with UK indies to co-develop and co-produce city-themed factual programming.
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NewsNick Jr acquires Teletubbies for US
US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon has acquired the remake of the Teletubbies after it struck a deal with distributor DHX Media.
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NewsChina’s JSBC eyes UK indies
Chinese media group Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) is eyeing the acquisition of a UK production group.
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NewsStephen Lambert: non-scripted struggles on US networks
Stephen Lambert has outlined the challenges of launching non-scripted formats on network television in the US.
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NewsC4 launches foreign language VoD service
Channel 4 has teamed up with three well-known UK execs to launch a service offering foreign language drama via VoD All4 and a slot on More 4.
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NewsAgent Carter deal marks change in Fox strategy
UK pay-TV broadcaster Fox is to broaden its acquisition strategy following its purchase of Marvel’s Agent Carter this week.
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NewsITV indie developing Elvis musical drama
ITV-owned US producer Thinkfactory Media is developing a drama based on a Broadway play which documents the early career of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.