All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 76
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NewsITV Studios win Strictly Germany order
ITV Studios has been greenlit to produce a new series of Let’s Dance - the German version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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NewsBBC2 gets Rock‘n’Roll
The BBC is to embark on an ambitious multi-platform project centred around rock‘n’roll.
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NewsJoanna Page to front Sky pet show
Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page is to front a new Sky 1 series about pets and their embarrassing ailments.
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NewsBBC/ITV confirm World Cup split
The BBC and ITV have revealed the split of matches for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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NewsProject Canvas to face OFT scrutiny
Project Canvas is to be examined by the Office of Fair Trading, opening the door for critics to voice their concerns about the BBC-backed VOD service – while technology firm Arqiva has been revealed as a partner.
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NewsAardman joins Canimals
Aardman Animations is onboard a new CGI kids series that follows the antics of a group of can-shaped animals.
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NewsEcosse to make Camelot drama
The legend of King Arthur is to be retold in a major new drama series from Ecosse Films, with the creative team behind The Tudors on board.
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NewsWatch acquires Who Do You Think You Are US
The US version of Who Do You Think You Are? has been picked up by UKTV-owned Watch.
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The Broadcast InterviewBack in business: Stephen Lambert
Having nearly left the industry three years ago, Stephen Lambert is enjoying success with his new indie.
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NewsITV links with Eyeworks to take Popstar overseas
ITV1’s Popstar To Operastar is to be remade for an overseas market for the first time, with a new version of the show lined up for the Netherlands.
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NewsTarget to distribute Blitz Street
Target Entertainment Group has picked up the international distribution rights to new Channel 4 series Blitz Street.
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FeaturesYvonne Body, Beyond
Beyond Distribution head of co-productions and acquisitions Yvonne Body on her recent acquisitions, what she is looking for and how the financial crisis has hit the industry.
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NewsBBCW picks up stand-up rights as Carr goes to NZ
BBC Worldwide has secured the rights to a raft of comedy stand-up titles from Open Mike Productions and has sold Alan Carr’s chatshow to New Zealand.
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NewsWibbly Pig goes Worldwide
New BBC animation series Wibbly Pig has been picked up by broadcasters around the world.
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NewsAll3Media slimming format sales expand
All3Media International format Village on a Diet has gone into production in Canada and secured new format options in Europe.
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NewsBBCW makes first Sherlock sale
The BBC’s contemporary re-imagining of Sherlock Holmes has secured its first international sale with Australia’s Nine Network.
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NewsBBCW partners with PBS on Upstairs Downstairs
BBC Worldwide is to partner with US broadcaster PBS on new episodes of classic British drama Upstairs Downstairs.
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NewsWilloughby quits DRG
Christina Willoughby has quit her leading sales role at the Digital Rights Group.
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NewsBBCW eyes drama franchises
BBC Worldwide is working on strategies to create drama franchises of the scale of 24 and Heroes as it gears up for BBC Showcase later this month.
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NewsSecret Millionaire lands lead role on Five’s Business Inspector
Five has signed up one of Channel 4’s ‘Secret Millionaires’ to front a business show designed to build on the popularity of The Hotel Inspector.