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NewsBanijay to counter-sue Fremantle
Banijay Group is to counter-sue FremantleMedia-backed indie Abot Hameiri after it began legal proceedings around entertainment format All Against 1.
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NewsBob Bakish: comedy key to Viacom
Viacom’s newly-installed acting president Bob Bakish highlighted the importance of comedy across the broadcaster’s portfolio of channels as he addressed an audience for the first time since landing the promotion.
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NewsStudio Lambert's Common Sense heads down under
Australian broadcasters Foxtel and Network Ten have jointly commissioned Studio Lambert’s news show Common Sense - the third commission for the BBC2 format.
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NewsShowtime eyes Catastrophe-style comedies
US cable network Showtime is looking for more auteur-driven comedies in the vein of Channel 4’s Catastrophe as it ramps up its slate of half-hour shows.
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NewsViacom unites global brands
Viacom is looking to bridge the “disconnect” between its US and international pay-TV brands after merging the divisions for the first time.
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NewsFYI to ramp up UK co-pro deals
US cable network FYI is to ramp up its slate of co-productions with British broadcasters as it searches for high-end lifestyle formats.
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NewsMTV inks tattoo series
MTV International is exploring the world of tattoos after ordering a docu-reality format from Gobstopper TV.
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NewsUniversal Channel acquires Private Eyes
Pay-TV broadcaster Universal Channel has acquired crime procedural Private Eyes from distributor Entertainment One.
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NewsSundance Institute funds UK docs
The Sundance Institute has awarded more than US$1 million to a number of international documentary projects including two docs from UK indie Pulse Films.
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NewsBakish takes top job as Viacom merges int'l and US units
MTV and Channel 5 owner Viacom has merged its international division with its US channel group and appointed Bob Bakish as acting president and chief executive.
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NewsFox Networks Group promotes Fraser
International distributor Fox Networks Group has promoted Prentiss Fraser to managing director of content distribution.
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NewsJago Lee outlines Antenna vision
Former Nerd TV co-founder Jago Lee is looking to leverage a Canuck connection to serve up cost-effective premium factual from his latest venture Antenna Pictures.
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NewsC4 locks up 60 Days In deal
Channel 4 has picked the second window rights to controversial US prison series 60 Days In.
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NewsBob Bakish tipped to become Viacom boss
Viacom International Media Networks boss Bob Bakish is tipped to become interim chief executive of parent company Viacom as the company inches closer to a merger with CBS.
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NewsBBCW & Cohen eye £50m drama deal
BBC Worldwide is closing in on an estimated £50m funding deal with Danny Cohen’s Access Entertainment to supercharge its drama pipeline.
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NewsDRG inks Thoroughly Modern deal
Modern Times Group-backed distributor DRG has inked a two-year first-look deal with fledgling indie Thoroughly Modern Media.
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NewsNat Geo opens doors to UK producers
US cable network National Geographic is looking for British producers to follow up its big-budget Mars mission and is already in development with a major UK-originated unscripted project.
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NewsAMC boards C4 drama Loaded
Walking Dead broadcaster AMC has boarded Keshet UK and Hillbilly Television’s Entourage-style comedy drama Loaded for Channel 4.
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NewsRTS unveils Northern Irish awards shortlist
The Royal Television Society has unveiled the shortlist for its second annual Northern Ireland Programme Awards, which will take place at The Mac in Belfast on 17 November.
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NewsKing's Speech indie preps horror format
King’s Speech indie Bedlam Productions is developing and co-producing a southeast Asia-set horror anthology series to be presented to buyers for pre-sale at next month’s American Film Market.