All articles by Peter White – Page 148
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NewsUS network Ovation plans UK push
US cable network Ovation is planning a significant investment in UK content as it hunts for a blue-chip drama to rival the likes of Downton Abbey.
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NewsC4 unmasks men who dress as dolls
Channel 4 has commissioned Firecracker Films to make Men with Rubber Masks, a one-off special about men who dress up as dolls.
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NewsPaul Lee eyes UK for ABC orders
US network ABC chief Paul Lee is keen to kick off talks with UK talent and producers to commission more international coproductions.
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NewsDave adds to School of Hard Sums
Dave has ordered a third, extended series of Dara O Briain: School of Hard Sums.
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NewsC5 orders Amanda Knox doc
Channel 5 has commissioned Barcroft Productions to investigate the trial of Amanda Knox.
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NewsAshes helps Sky Sports to digital high
The Ashes, the return of the Premier League and transfer deadline day all helped Sky Sports record its biggest ever month on its digital platforms.
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NewsC4 beefs up Sunset + Vine deal
Channel 4 has extended its production contract with Sunset + Vine to cover its newly acquired American Football rights package.
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NewsSky opens door to Toy Story Halloween special
Sky is to launch Toy Story TV spin-off Toy Story of Terror later this year after striking a deal with Disney.
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NewsCBS Action buys Deadwood
UK pay-TV channel CBS Action has picked up two series of Ian McShane-fronted HBO drama Deadwood as part of it’s autumn line up.
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NewsShiver heads to South Africa for 28 Up
Al Jazeera has commissioned ITV Studios’ factual label Shiver to produce a series of 28 Up in South Africa.
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RatingsMore than 3m turn up for Educating Yorkshire
Educating Yorkshire became the fourth most viewed show this year on Channel 4, opening its doors with an audience of over 3m on Thursday.
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NewsEmily Mortimer & Ray Winstone series head to Sky Vision
Sky Vision has acquired the international rights to Emily Mortimer’s new comedy series Doll & Em and Ray Winstone-fronted drama Moonfleet.
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NewsWarner Bros shakes up global sales team
Warner Bros has shaken up its international television distribution business in a move that will see UK chief Robert Blair lead the global sales team with Jim Brehm.
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NewsNBCU hires global scripted boss
NBC Universal International Television Production has hired Joann Alfano, producer of Brad Pitt’s forthcoming US drama Resurrection, to oversee its global scripted business.
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NewsBeyond Distribution grabs CBBC shows
International distributor Beyond Distribution has acquired global rights to two series from CBBC, the first time that the company has directly represented the broadcaster’s shows.
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NewsNick UK buys Extreme Babysitting
Nickelodeon UK has acquired Canadian live action kids series Extreme Babysitting.
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NewsFox brings Nordic Noir to the US
Nordic noir is headed to the US after Fox Television Studios struck a development deal with the Scandinavian arm of Eyeworks.
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NewsUniversal shifts drama focus
Universal Channel has acquired Sleepy Hollow, the TV adaptation of the classic tale from Star Trek writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman.
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NewsBBCW hikes UK content fund
BBC Worldwide is to up its spend on UK content to £200m over the next 12 months, the bulk of which will be spent with UK indies.
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NewsFilms to series trend hots up
US network executives are mining the feature film world for ideas to take to the small screen