All Sony Pictures Television articles – Page 18
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NewsTax breaks should drive up quality, say producers
Tax breaks for high-end television and animation are set to bolster the quality of content and grow the industry, according to senior campaigners for the incentives.
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NewsLondon local TV bidder strikes deal with Sony
LondonTV, one of the five companies vying for the local TV licence in London, has announced a dual-pronged partnership with Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
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NewsIndies set for next-gen deals
Umbrella networks are set to replace outright acquisitions as the driving force behind the next wave of indie sector consolidation, execs have predicted.
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FeaturesBreaking down the success of Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston on what makes the cult show tick
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NewsLeft Bank directors reward staff
Andy Harries and Marigo Kehoe are set to gift a fifth of their earnings from the £40m sale of Left Bank Pictures to key figures in the indie’s history.
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NewsITV1 commissions Ice Cream Girls drama
ITV has ordered a three-part drama series starring Lorraine Burroughs based a best selling novel by Dorothy Koomson.
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NewsGlobal boost for Left Bank in £40m SPT deal
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) plans to turn Left Bank Pictures into a global scripted powerhouse after sealing a £40m takeover of the Strike Back indie.
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NewsIndie trio compete for pitching crown
British TV’s best pitcher will be revealed on the first day of the Edinburgh TV Festival later this week.
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NewsSilver River doubles size of creative team
Silver River Productions has made three executive producer hires, including Dragonfly’s former head of development and a CBBC exec, to double the size of its senior creative team.
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NewsSPT poised to snap up £40m Left Bank
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is on the brink of acquiring Wallander producer Left Bank Pictures in a deal thought to be worth in excess of £40m.
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FeaturesSPT chief hails UK’s creativity
President of international production Andrea Wong praises originality of British TV and reiterates objective of buying more UK indies, at the latest Broadcast Business Breakfast.
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NewsBBC3 to explore football racism after Terry trial
BBC3 is lining up a documentary exploring racism in football expected to be brodcast on the night John Terry’s trial for alleged racism concludes.
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NewsSPT splits Europe roles in restructure
Sony Pictures Television Networks has split responsibility for Europe between Kate Marsh and Lyle Stewart.
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NewsAll3M's Garvie heads to Sony
All3Media managing director of international production Wayne Garvie is to join Sony Pictures Television (SPT) after less than 18 months with the super-indie.
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NewsHartswood ties with Serena Cullen
Sherlock producer Hartswood Films has signed a first look development deal with comedy and drama producer Serena Cullen Productions.
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NewsPlayalong helps Millionaire to tweak format
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’s ‘Ask the Audience’ lifeline will become ‘Ask the Nation’ as part of a ground-breaking playalong game for the ITV1 quiz.
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FeaturesHard times come to LA
Recession-themed comedies, dramas with a soapish feel and international remakes will be out in force at the LA Screenings. John Hazelton looks at the best of what’s on offer.
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NewsSony's Eddie Nelson dies aged 43
International TV executive Eddie Nelson has died following a brief illness.
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NewsHartswood makes single mother sitcom for BBC1
Sherlock producer Hartswood Films is to make a BBC1 family sitcom about the complex life of a single mother.
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FeaturesAnger Management (Lionsgate/FX/TMG)
Do TV shows come any hotter than this? Bad boy Charlie Sheen in a sitcom called Anger Management, adapted from a hit film starring Jack Nicholson, and produced by Lionsgate (Mad Men) for US cable network FX.