All articles by Peter White – Page 109
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NewsGold to broadcast Monty Python reunion live
UKTV has scored the television rights to the final performance of the Monty Python Live (Mostly) stage show.
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NewsUKTV restructure leads to job cuts
The UKTV management restructure that handed Dave boss Steve North new powers will also result in the redundancy of junior commissioners.
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NewsMTG in dispute over price paid for DRG
Modern Times Group (MTG) is embroiled in a dispute with investment firm Ingenious over the price it paid for UK distributor DRG.
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NewsComedy Central bags Russell Howard
Comedy Central is taking its UK origination strategy to the next level after striking a deal with stand-up comedian Russell Howard for more than 20 hours of new content.
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NewsNordic World seeks UK indie rights deals
Scandinavian distributor Nordic World is to spend a “large portion” of its £4m international rights war chest with UK indies.
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NewsBBCW hands sales team £5m
BBC Worldwide has made a £5m investment in its international sales force as it bids to beef up its global distribution business.
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NewsAll3Media ups third-party content
All3Media International is significantly increasing the number of hours of third party programming in its catalogue as it looks to balance its pipeline of content.
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NewsJames Murdoch to give Mipcom keynote
James Murdoch, co-chief operating officer at 21st Century Fox, is to give the keynote interview at Mipcom in October.
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NewsPrincess finalises management restructure
Princess Productions has completed a senior management restructure as it plans for its next stage of growth.
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NewsWelsh indies set for international boost
Welsh factual indies are in line for a boost to help them secure international commissions through a funding scheme established by Rights TV.
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NewsUKTV calls for Donut Showdown
UKTV’s Good Food has acquired pastry competition Donut Showdown from Tricon Films and Television.
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NewsPlaystation orders TV comic adaptation
Sony Playstation has ordered a TV adaptation of graphic novel Powers, its first move into commissioning big-budget drama to rival the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Xbox.
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NewsShine snaps up ITV & C5 series
Shine International has snapped up the international rights to two series including forthcoming ITV drama Code of a Killer.
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NewsSky Vision recoups 'eye-watering' Fortitude investment
Sky Vision has recouped its “eye-watering” investment in big-budget drama Fortitude after closing ten pre-sales for the Sky Atlantic series.
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NewsSky launches European football channel
Sky is to launch its seventh sports channel, billed as a home for European football.
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NewsDiscovery & Sky 3D explore Lost Worlds
Former Royal Marine Monty Halls will explore some of the world’s greatest natural wonders with world class climber Leo Houlding in Discovery and Sky 3D’s latest commission.
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RatingsBig Brother powers down from launch
FRIDAY: Big Brother continued to pull in the viewers for Channel 5, but lost half a million viewers from its launch episode.
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NewsBBCW drums up Dave Grohl deal
BBC Worldwide has scored the international rights to Sonic Highways, a music doc series directed by Foo Fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl for HBO.
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News50 Cent drug drama gets digital release
50 Cent’s drug drama Power is to be made available in the UK after US cable network Starz struck a series of download deals.
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NewsFresh One cooks up Canadian food format
Jamie Oliver’s Fresh One Productions has landed its first order since tying up with North American indie Bristow Global Media.