All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 75
-
-
News
MEG brings back Best Of Friends for global rollout
A BBC tween gameshow could be revived through adaptations of the format around the world following a deal with Media Entertainment Group (MEG).
-
NewsMipTV set for sales boost as buyers look for value
Acquisition levels are expected to rise sharply at MipTV this month, following the slashing of original production budgets around the world - but some fear a shortfall in high-quality content.
-
NewsScripps/Chello to launch South African channel
Fine Living Network, the channel run by Scripps and Chello Zone, is to roll out in South Africa.
-
NewsZodiak sells Thatcher doc
Zodiak Entertainment Distribution has secured a batch of sales on three new documentaries, including one about the political assassination of Margaret Thatcher.
-
NewsIndigo picks up asteroid doc
Indigo Film & TV has acquired new documentary that deals with how to survive an asteroid attack.
-
NewsITVS acquires US food and fashion titles
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has picked up two new US series that it will unveil to buyers at MipTV next month.
-
RatingsChancellors debate draws 1.67m
Channel 4’s live debate between Chancellor Alistair Darling and his two would-be successors drew 1.67m (6.6% share) at 8pm last night.
-
NewsOFT adds two new wildlife titles
Off the Fence has added two new wildlife series to their catalogue ahead of next month’s MipTV market.
-
NewsEndemol unveils brands division
Endemol has launched a new global brands division and hired a former FremantleMedia executive to run it.
-
NewsITVS developing robot gameshow
ITV Studios is working with the producers of Primeval on a new gameshow that will see robots battle to the death.
-
RatingsDancing On Ice ends on 8.8m
Dancing on Ice skated to a big finish on ITV1 last night as former Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon was crowned the winner.
-
RatingsThe Bill arrests 4.5m
The Bill recorded its highest audience of the current series last night, ahead of ITV1’s decision to axe the long-running police drama.
-
News
Fireworks lands global rollout for vampire series
Distributor Fireworks International has signed a two-year multiplatform deal that will see new vampire drama Valemont air on MTV and Viva channels around the world.
-
NewsKatie's Beautiful Face to be seen worldwide
Mentorn International has secured a raft of sales of Katie: My Beautiful Face, the story of a former model’s recovery after being maimed in an acid attack.
-
NewsDetails revealed of le Doc Martin
The identity of the French Doc Martin has been revealed, as cameras prepare to roll on the ITV1 drama adaptation.
-
NewsRDF USA reshuffles top team
RDF USA has undergone a top level reshuffle following the arrival of chief creative officer Natalka Znak.
-
RatingsDahl debuts with 2.4m
Sophie Dahl’s new cookery show failed to serve up a healthy audience for BBC2 last night while Channel 4 filled up with Supersize v Superskinny.
-
NewsBBC to boost digital radio coverage
More than a million additional people will be able to receive BBC digital radio under plans by the corporation to invest in 60 new transmitters.
-
NewsCarolyn McCall to leave GMG
GMG chief executive Carolyn McCall is stepping down to join easyJet.