All International articles – Page 417
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NewsSky signs Miramax film deal
Sky has signed an exclusive deal with film studio Miramax for rights to a range of titles including Pulp Fiction, Chicago and Starsky & Hutch.
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Content Media plans to go private
The board of distributor Content Media plan to execute a de-listing from the London AIM stock exchange as part of share capital restructure that it said would result in a single class of shareholder and improved balance sheet.
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NewsBBC's Jubilee coverage draws 5m global viewers
Nearly 5 million people around the world tuned into the BBC’s coverage of the Diamond Jubilee.
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CommentGo East – as long as you’re flexible
Understanding Chinese regulations is crucial, says Kate Bulkley.
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NewsZodiak secures rights deal with Maverick
Zodiak Rights has secured a life-of-series distribution deal with Maverick Television for Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies and How To Look Good Naked alongside BBC3’s Bizarre ER.
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NewsRize wins first US order with brace of docs for Discovery
Sheldon Lazarus’s indie Rize USA has secured its first commissions for US broadcasters, with two orders for Discovery channels.
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CommentAcquisition frenzy can only add to the drama
UK drama producers are enticing bait, say Medwyn Jones and Colin Howes.
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NewsC5 acquires Zodiak’s Tickety Toc
Channel 5 has picked up the rights to a new CGI pre-school series from Zodiak Kids.
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NewsPeppa Pig sold to Disney Jr
Pre-school channel Disney Junior has secured Peppa Pig for Italy and Spain.
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The Broadcast InterviewJane Root, Nutopia
Former BBC2 controller and Nutopia founder Jane Root tells Chris Curtis about widening the indie’s scope – and why history documentaries can have broad appeal.
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NewsDiscovery to air Yahoo! shorts as six-part series
Yahoo! web series Bumps, Babies And Beyond has been re-edited for TV and picked up by Discovery Networks Western Europe to air around the region.
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NewsNew Girl moving to E4
US sitcom New Girl is moving from Channel 4 to E4 after its mid-season break.
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NewsAustralasian channels swoop on UK lifestyle shows
Lifestyle series from Reef Television, Landmark Films and Firecracker Films have been snapped up by broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsEverybody’s Equal revived in France
British gameshow Everybody’s Equal, which Chris Tarrant hosted for ITV more than 20 years ago, has been revived for audiences in France.
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CommentLA Screenings: A Seller’s View
As buyers take stock of this year’s LA Screenings offerings, Disney exec Catherine Powell reflects on the buzz, the success rate and the talent.
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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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NewsEU funds Blue Zoo series
Animation company Blue-Zoo has secured a €35,000 (£28,000) grant from the EU to fund development of new series Dee Dee Dragon.
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CommentVariety the name of the game in LA Screenings
Treats come from a number of genres, says Sarah Wright, as the bidding begins
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FeaturesThe cream of the LA crop
Last month’s LA Screenings had UK buyers out in force to cast an eye over the latest series from the US networks. John Hazelton reports on the shows that caught the most attention
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NewsCash Cab hailed in Belgium
Taxi-based quiz show format Cash Cab will be adapted for Flemish Belgian channel Een with comedian Rob Vanoudenhoven as the driver.