All articles by Peter White – Page 102
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NewsChannel 4 asks Sony to Marry Me
Channel 4 has picked up US sitcom Marry Me, the first UK deal to emerge from this year’s LA Screenings.
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NewsGreat Train Robbery heads Kowalski scripted push
Factual producer Kowalski has begun a push into scripted television with a number of new projects including a drama based around one of the Great Train Robbery villains.
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RatingsCommonwealth Games scores ratings gold
SUNDAY: The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony was the most watched show on Sunday and comfortably beat the audience from four years ago.
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NewsSimon Cowell plans Got Talent global spin-off
Simon Cowell is planning a global spin-off from the Got Talent franchise that will feature contestants from around the world competing against each other.
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NewsChina considering ban on OTT programme imports
China could limit the number of international shows that air on online platforms as part of the country’s latest measure to crack down on foreign imports.
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NewsDiscovery eyes more acquisitions
Discovery Communications is set to continue its aggressive acquisition strategy and is weighing up further European deals with a particular focus on content.
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NewsBT TV subscriber growth slows
BT recorded its slowest quarter of growth for its TV business for over a year as the Premier League season drew to a close.
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NewsAMC in talks to acquire BBC America stake
Breaking Bad broadcaster AMC is reportedly in talks to acquire a significant stake in US cable channel BBC America.
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NewsObjective to remake King of The Nerds for Sky 1
Sky 1 is to remake US entertainment format King Of The Nerds after striking a deal with Ben Silverman’s Electus and Objective Productions.
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NewsAll3M America hires Shed US exec
All3Media America, the US division led by Wife Swap creator Stephen Lambert, has hired an executive from Shed Media and made a number of promotions.
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NewsLondon Live proposals under major scrutiny
The bidders who lost out to London Live for the capital’s local TV licence are expected to object to Ofcom after the broadcaster asked for permission to cut its hours of local content.
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NewsFox snares Tyrant for the UK
Fox has acquired the UK rights to edgy geopolitical drama Tyrant, from the creative team behind Homeland.
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NewsRed Bull pilots gaming series for linear launch
Red Bull will launch its linear TV channel in the UK next autumn, and the first details of its programming line-up are starting to emerge.
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NewsC5 to free production arm to pitch projects to rivals
Channel 5 is planning to turn its in-house production division into an independent unit capable of pitching its brand of tabloid telly to rival broadcasters.
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NewsCowell named Mipcom personality of the year
Simon Cowell has been named Mipcom 2014 personality of the year and will give a keynote interview at this year’s market.
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NewsMarston's Brewery opens up to C5
Channel 5 is brewing up a new high-profile documentary series with Shine TV after securing access to Marston’s Brewery.
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RatingsCommonwealth Games continues to dominate
TUESDAY: The Dog Rescuers, Holby City and 56 Up performed steadily in a low key night dominated by Commonwealth Games coverage.
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NewsPassion brings in BBCW formats chief
BBC Worldwide exec Elin Thomas has joined Passion Distribution as global head of sales.
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RatingsTulisa & Blinging Up Baby docs perform solidly
MONDAY: Channel 5 and BBC3 performed solidly with tabloid TV documentaries Blinging Up Baby and Tulisa: The Price of Fame.
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NewsSky 1 orders kids debate contest
Sky 1 is to follow inner-city school debating teams for an eight-part documentary series from Educating Yorkshire producer Twofour.