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NewsCanadians on hunt for UK co-pros
Canadian producers are looking to ramp up the number of non-scripted co-productions they develop with British indies.
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NewsSharon Horgan indie strikes Sky Vision deal
Merman, the indie co-founded by Catastrophe’s Sharon Horgan, has struck a development deal with Sky Vision that will give the distributor international rights to a number of scripted projects.
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NewsRicky Kelehar joins Optomen USA
Optomen USA has bolstered its development team after recruiting former BBC America non-scripted chief Ricky Kelehar.
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NewsPaul Lee to exit US network ABC
Paul Lee, the British boss of ABC, is leaving the Disney-owned broadcaster after six years.
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NewsEurosport snatches live Australian Open rights
Eurosport has snatched the exclusive live rights to the Australian Open tennis tournament.
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NewsC5 snaps up The X-Files
Channel 5 has triumphed in a bidding war to secure the new series of The X-Files.
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NewsITV rebrand US unit following Montgomery promotion
ITV has rebranded its US divisions and made a number of senior appointments after confirming that Leftfield Entertainment founder Brent Montgomery will lead the business.
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NewsRemy Blumenfeld adapts fashion format
Former ITV Studios exec Remy Blumenfeld is adapting French format Shopping Queens for the UK.
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NewsBBC Worldwide to take Coast to China
BBC2 format Coast is to be re-made in China as part of a slew of co-production deals agreed by BBC Worldwide with local broadcasters Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and CCTV.
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NewsBBCW prepares to unwrap Top Gear
BBC Worldwide is preparing to launch the revamped Top Gear to the international market at Mipcom tonight, as rumours about Chris Evans’ ambition to add live elements to the show gather pace.
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NewsPhil Craig quits Discovery to return to indie sector
Phil Craig has left Discovery Networks International after eight months to return to the production sector.
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NewsHouse of Cards creator plans docs push
House of Cards creator Beau Willimon is planning a focus on factual projects to grow his production company.
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NewsBoom in TV exports to Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa and South America have usurped China as the fastest-growing markets for UK television exports, a report has found.
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NewsEsquire Network picks up Beowulf
ITV’s upcoming teatime drama Beowulf has been picked up by Esquire Network to air in the US.
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NewsIrish indie exits Banijay
Irish indie Screentime ShinAwil has undergone a management buy-out from international production Banijay.
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NewsITV Studios America hires scripted boss
ITV Studios America has hired former Endemol Studios chief executive Philippe Maigret as it continues to boost its scripted arm.
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NewsRTE drama to explore Easter Uprising
RTÉ head of drama Jane Gogan has ordered a drama series about the 1916 Easter Uprising from Zodiak Media-owned indie Touchpaper Television.
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NewsLA Screenings: the hottest shows
Rain fell in a dull and dreary Los Angeles in May for the first time in many years, but the 2015 LA Screenings began brightly, with British buyers buzzing over a batch of new shows.
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NewsAll3M International lands four Sexy Beasts format deals
Lion TV’s quirky BBC3 dating show Sexy Beasts will be remade in China and three other territories after All3Media International sealed a raft of format deals.
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NewsDLA Piper launches M&A arm
Law firm DLA Piper has hired Hollywood financier Anthony Mosawi as it attempts to play a part in the spate of indie consolidation.