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NewsBBC drama and factual shows head to NZ
Jonathan Dimbleby's epic journey across Russia that aired in May is to be seen by viewers in New Zealand as part of a raft of sales by BBC Worldwide to Prime Television.
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NewsCineflix names acquisitions head
Cineflix International has hired a head of acquisitions to “substantially increase” the number of titles in the distributor's catalogue.
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NewsEnd BBCW first-look deal, producers tell MPs
BBC Worldwide is “systematically underpaying” the BBC for distribution rights, Fremantle Media chief executive Tony Cohen has told MPs.
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NewsER may have to sell crown jewel brands
Entertainment Rights, the owner of Postman Pat and Rupert Bear, has warned it may have to sell off key characters to stay afloat and that job losses are “inevitable”.
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More 4 to air Pia Getty's China arts doc
An hour-long documentary on Chinese modern art from Pia Getty Films has been bought by More 4.
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Nat Geo Wild gets new litter of dog shows
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has picked up the fourth and fifth series of Dog Whisperer and will transfer the show to the Nat Geo Wild channel.
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NewsUS demand drives British sales surge
US demand for British formats helped drive up international sales of British TV programmes in 2007 by 23% to£663m, according to Pact's annual UK Television Exports Survey.
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NewsBBCW under fire over first look deal
Fremantle Media and Pact have demanded an end to BBC Worldwide's guaranteed chance to secure distribution rights to BBC in-house content ahead of commercial rivals.
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NewsHat trick of promotions at RDF USA
RDF USA, the producer behind ABC's version of Wife Swap, has promoted three key executives within its creative team.
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NewsKoala Brothers to raise profile Down Under
CBBC series The Koala Brothers is set for a boost in Australia following a raft of deals by rights owner and producer Spellbound Entertainment.
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NewsPassion investigates True North series
Passion Distribution has struck a deal with Leeds-based indie True North Productions to distribute its crime documentary series Killer Couples.
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NewsChorion joins forces with Chinese media giant
Chorion, the rights owner behind Noddy and the Enid Blyton titles, has signed a deal with China's largest media group SMG to co-develop new animation programmes for children.
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NewsJim Jam launches in Russia
Pre-school channel Jim Jam, the joint venture between Chello Media and Hit Entertainment, has expanded further into Eastern Europe after launching in Russia.
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NewsEndemol names Asia CEO
Endemol has appointed Arjen van Mierlo as chief executive officer of Asian operations as part of a major new push in the region.
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NewsDreamworks exec on Target
Target Entertainment Group has appointed former Dreamworks executive, Samantha Kelly, as its new head of licensing.
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NewsJude Law peace doc sells across world
3DD Entertainment has sold its Jude Law-fronted Peace One Day concert to a host of territories including the US.
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NewsFever signs up with Fremantle
Fremantle Media has signed an exclusive first look, development and co-production deal with Fever Media after the indie's similar deal with BBC Worldwide came to an end.
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NewsJim Jam to launch in Asia
Global pre-school channel Jim Jam, the joint venture between Hit Entertainment and Chellomedia, is set to launch on Singapore's StarHub TV in November.
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NewsTop Up adds NBC Universal to Anytime
Top Up TV has inked a deal with NBC Universal to add TV shows from the studio's library to its Anytime on demand service.
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NewsStephen Fry in America goes global
BBC1 series Stephen Fry in America and controversial Channel 4 documentary Pregnant Man have been sold to multiple regions following a successful Mipcom for DCD Rights.