All International articles – Page 398
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NewsNBCU's Hammer promoted to run cable business
NBC Universal has promoted Bonnie Hammer to run its entire cable business, a move that gives her control of networks including Style and Bravo.
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NewsLiberty Global launches takeover bid for Virgin Media
International pay TV operator Liberty Global is working on a bid to acquire cable operator Virgin Media.
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NewsITVS gives Lygo greater international focus
ITV Studios boss Kevin Lygo is to increase his focus on the producer’s international interests, resulting in its UK-based creative directors reporting directly to Denise O’Donoghue.
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NewsABC to remake ITV Studios' BBC1 drama The Syndicate
Kay Mellor’s BBC1 drama The Syndicate is to be piloted by ABC in the US.
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NewsFremantleMedia restructures int'l business
FremantleMedia is restructuring its business by dropping the FremantleMedia Enterprises brand and housing its digital and ancillary businesses more regionally.
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NewsAmazon to roll out original kids series via Lovefilm
Amazon is developing five new kids series and will launch them in the UK via Lovefilm.
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NewsNat Geo orders Kumbh Mela fast turnaround doc
National Geographic has ordered a fast-turnaround documentary about the Kumbh Mela, thought to be the world’s largest religious festival and gathering.
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Yesterday acquires eOne storm doc
Factual broadcaster Yesterday has acquired the UK rights to six part documentary series Perfect Storms: Disasters That Changed The World from Entertainment One (eOne).
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NewsUK shows set for pilot season
Gavin & Stacey and Spy among more than 70 drama and comedy pilots ordered by networks
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NewsSyfy shows Defiance in bid to piggyback US
Syfy has acquired Defiance, a fantasy sci-fi series described as Desperate Housewives with aliens, as part of its plan to broaden its reach and mirror the strategy of its US sister channel.
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NewsBBC inks kids' tie-up with FME
The BBC has signed a five-year deal with Fremantle Media Enterprises (FME) to co-develop and produce children’s programming.
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NewsFrom US drama to Eurovision Song Contest
Mikkel Bondesen, the producer of Burn Notice talks to Peter White about his new venture uFuse
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NewsShowtime renews Shameless & House of Lies
US cable network Showtime has renewed a raft of series including the US remake of Shameless and House of Lies.
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NewsITVS GE and Cineflix hire key staff
Cineflix Rights has hired Kate Laffey as its director of acquisitions as ITV Studios Global Entertainment appoints a new vice president of sales.
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NewsStarz preps ballet drama from Breaking Bad producer
US cable network Starz is developing a ballet drama from the producers of Breaking Bad and Reservoir Dogs.
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NewsFox acquires Low Winter Sun for 120 markets
Pay TV broadcaster Fox has acquired AMC crime drama Low Winter Sun after striking a deal with distributor Endemol.
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NewsShine sells Hunted and The Hour into France
Shine International has sold over 60 hours of drama including Hunted and The Hour to French broadcasters.
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News19 Entertainment owner hires Simon Shaps to set up UK indie
Simon Shaps has landed his biggest role since leaving ITV - establishing a UK indie for Core Media Group, the owner of American Idol-producer 19 Entertainment.
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NewsBBCW exec to lead drama for FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia has hired former BBC Worldwide drama chief Sarah Doole as part of its push into drama.
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NewsJamie Oliver sold by FremantleMedia across Lat Am
A raft of Jamie Oliver shows are set to travel across Latin America after FremantleMedia Enterprises closed deals for several cooking series at Natpe.