All International articles – Page 390
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NewsUniversal Channel acquires Motive
Pay TV broadcaster Universal Channel has acquired first-run rights to crime drama Motive.
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CommentLA Screenings: British hopes
In the second LA Screenings preview, Peter White looks at the chances of the seven UK adaptations at the Upfronts.
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NewsTomorrow People set for US remake
Youth skewing US network The CW has ordered four new dramas, including a remake of British children’s sci-fi series The Tomorrow People, ahead of its Upfronts.
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NewsFox orders Gavin and Stacey US remake
US network Fox has picked up eight series including the US remake of Gavin and Stacey ahead of its annual Upfronts event.
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NewsFox TV gambles on Europe
Fox TV Studios is betting that a number of its European adaptations – including a remake of Channel 4’s ambulance drama Sirens – can replicate the success of domestic hits including The Americans and Burn Notice.
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NewsIndie consolidation hits the US
The US production sector is set for the creation of a new wave of super-indies after three more major deals were agreed.
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NewsTV4 orders first show in English from eOne
Swedish broadcaster TV4 is moving into English-language programming for the first time and has ordered half-hour comedy series Welcome To Sweden.
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CommentLA Screenings: Drama
Peter White assesses the crop of dramas most likely to be picked up by the US networks at this month’s Upfronts.
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NewsYnon Kreiz made Maker Studios chair
Former Endemol boss Ynon Kreiz has joined YouTube channel operator Maker Studios as executive chairman as the VoD business expands internationally.
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NewsHorror Channel takes flight with Wonder Woman
The Horror Channel has acquired 1970s cult superhero series The New Adventures of Wonder Woman after striking a deal with Warner Bros.
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NewsViasat hires ITV's Ross for UK formats push
Pan European broadcaster Viasat is ramping up its interest in UK formats with the hire of ITV Studios format exec Merrily Ross as vice president of formats.
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NewsVoD deal sees Skins head to China
Company Pictures’ youth drama Skins is to be distributed in China after All3Media International struck a deal with VoD provider Tencent.
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NewsMiss Venezuela wins BBC doc
BBC is to produce a documentary about Miss Venezuela with Latin American broadcaster Venevision.
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NewsUS music network aiming to tune in to UK
Vevo chief executive explains that a focus on original content will be key to success
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NewsOR Media strikes deal with BBCW
Indie producer OR Media, the company behind BBC2 doc Michael Portillo’s Great Euro Crisis, has struck a development and distribution deal with BBC Worldwide.
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NewsABC books Gogglebox for talent contest
US network ABC is developing You’re Booked, a new talent contest format from Gogglebox Entertainment.
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NewsTwofour appoints Middle East chief
UK indie Twofour has hired Paul Harper as general manager of the company’s fledgling Middle Eastern operation.
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NewsHulu lands Moone Boy
US online video platform Hulu has snapped up BBC Worldwide comedy Moone Boy - and continues to beef up its original programming portfolio with its debut animated series and a period western.
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NewsNetflix names release date for prison drama
Netflix will launch its fourth original series, female prison drama Orange Is The New Black, in July.
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NewsSpike returns to drama with Raw TV
US cable network Spike TV is aggressively moving back into scripted programming and is developing a mini-series about technological innovation with Raw TV.