All articles by Peter White – Page 158
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NewsUkraine's 1+1 remakes Irish dating format
Ukraine broadcaster 1+1 is to remake Irish dating format Date with Fate after striking a deal with Tyrone Productions and FremantleMedia.
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NewsMike Sheerin, Architect Films
Canadian indie Architect Films is seeking to follow up the domestic success of property format Decked Out and food competition Donut Showdown by snagging a hot British format to remake.
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NewsJamie Theakston uncovers conspiracy theories for Yesterday
Jamie Theakston is to investigate conspiracy theories and wartime secrets for Yesterday after the UKTV-owned channel partnered with Like A Shot Entertainment.
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NewsSky Arts acquires Spanish period drama
Sky Arts has acquired Spanish period drama Isabel after agreeing a deal with RTVE.
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NewsKeshet steps up UK sales
Israeli distributor Keshet International is stepping up its UK sales after hiring BBC Worldwide exec Cynthia Kennedy.
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Zig Zag signs up for Jack Black's Hide and Seek
Zig Zag Productions hopes to produce a UK version of gameshow Hide And Seek after striking a deal with Jack Black’s US production company Electric Dynamite.
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NewsRemedy bolsters Trace rebrand
International broadcaster Trace Sport has commissioned more than 100 hours of lifestyle and entertainment programming from indie Remedy Productions to help build on its rebrand.
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NewsSyfy lands Sharknado for the UK
Syfy has confirmed it will air mockbuster action thriller Sharknado after the Tara Reid-fronted TV movie became a Twitter sensation in the US.
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NewsDavie retunes focus of BBCW
France, India and the US will become core production hubs as BBCW reviews global alliances
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NewsCensus reveals BAME drain
The UK’s biggest broadcasters have launched a project to address the dramatic decline in the number of black, Asian and ethnic minority staff working in the industry.
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Ratings2.2m admire Princess Diana's Dresses
Princess Diana’s Dresses performed well, while Luther continued to drop and Chris O’Dowd’s Family Tree disappointed.
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NewsPBS America sells Sky slot to UKTV
Pay-TV broadcaster PBS America has sold its Sky slot to UKTV in a move that will see PBS shift to the documentary section of Sky’s EPG and UKTV’s Drama to entertainment.
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NewsSky Atlantic's Ray Donovan recommissioned
US premium broadcaster Showtime has renewed gritty US drama Ray Donovan for a second season.
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NewsUS cable net Oxygen eyes international formats
US cable network Oxygen is searching for international formats to remake following the promotion of Cori Abraham.
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NewsSky launches kids sports show
Sky Sports is launching a live Saturday morning kids show to encourage more children to get involved in sport.
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NewsBBC, BT Sport win FA Cup rights
The BBC has wrested rights to The FA Cup away from rival ITV as part of a joint agreement with nascent operator BT Sport.
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NewsTwofour strikes Middle Eastern deal
Middle Eastern broadcaster Abu Dhabi Media has struck a long term deal with UK indie Twofour to produce a raft of factual and features programming for its forthcoming relaunch.
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NewsBBCW contributions to BBC fall despite sales growth
BBC Worldwide returned less money to the BBC in 2012/13 and spent less on BBC commissions but its distribution business prospered, taking more than £300m for the first time.
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NewsBBCW strikes first look deal with John Bishop's indie
Comedian John Bishop has struck a first look deal with BBC Worldwide for his fledgling indie Lola Entertainment.