All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 70
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NewsMentorn secures deals for Cops shows
BBC blue-light shows Traffic Cops and Motorway Cops have been picked up in Australia and Sweden, following new deals by Mentorn International.
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NewsNew Teen Wolf unveiled
The first images from MTV’s new look Teen Wolf, based on the 1985 Michael J Fox movie, have been released.
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NewsFive acquires Eli Stone
US drama Eli Stone, starring British actor Jonny Lee Miller, has been picked up by Five as part of a raft of acquisitions for its digital channels.
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NewsSyfy acquires web-only drama
Syfy UK has acquired its first original web series – a US drama about five students who are buried alive.
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NewsWindfall sends Giants down under
Windfall Films’ Inside Nature’s Giants and The Operation: Surgery Live have been sold to Australian network SBS.
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NewsNat Geo orders more Mystery from Parthenon
Parthenon Entertainment has won a commission to produce a new series of Mystery Files for National Geographical Channel International.
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NewsOutright deal paves way for 9/11 and Kennedy docs
A new investigation into the assassination of JFK and a film about the “art of 9/11” have taken a step closer to production following a major first-look deal between Outright Distribution and Trilby Films.
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NewsGhost Whisperer and Numb3rs latest US casualties
The axe has fallen on US series Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs and Melrose Place, opening more gaps in the schedules of UK broadcasters.
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CommentEurovision: A Song for Justin
When Justin Lee Collins decided to run for the Eurovision Song Content, producer/director Will Yapp knew he had a challenge on his hands.
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NewsBBC airs apology for ‘Queen is dead’ joke
The BBC has broadcast an apology after presenter Danny Kelly joked on his radio show that the Queen had died.
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NewsGest to produce Michael Jackson doc
David Gest is to make a major new documentary about Michael Jackson that will feature interviews with the late pop star’s family and friends as well as never-before-seen footage.
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NewsRamsay’s Indian series sold to India
Gordon Ramsay’s tour of India for Channel 4 has been sold to Zee Networks – in India.
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RatingsRoyal Wedding attended by 1.65m
BBC2 drama Royal Wedding was attended by a solid 1.65m (7.4% share) last night, but was narrowly beaten by a Time Team Special on Channel 4.
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RatingsAshes to Ashes back over 5m
BBC1 drama Ashes to Ashes is climbing back up the ratings as it nears conclusion, tipping over the 5 million mark for the first time since its debut.
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NewsNBC axes Heroes; Scrubs flatlines
The axe has fallen on troubled US sci-fi series Heroes while ABC has decided to call time on Scrubs.
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NewsS4C awards £7m indie contracts
S4C has awarded two indies contracts worth more than £7m to produce children’s content over the next three years.
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NewsRuth Jones to play Hattie Jacques for BBC4
Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones is to play Carry On legend Hattie Jacques in one of two new projects for BBC4.
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NewsDRG signs up Afghan Star indie
Afghan Star indie Roast Beef Productions has signed a “significant” first-look and development deal with distributor DRG.
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NewsChannels fight for best of US
Acquisitions executives are expecting one of the most highly competitive LA Screenings to date as UK broadcasting heavyweights look to replace major shows that are coming to an end.