All International articles – Page 469
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NewsSky Atlantic reveals line-up
The schedule for new channel Sky Atlantic HD has been unveiled and will include Martin Scorsese drama Boardwalk Empire and the new series from Shameless creator Paul Abbott.
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NewsOprah Winfrey launches cable channel
Oprah Winfrey’s network has begun not with a bang but with redeclared purpose by the US queen of daytime TV for her much-anticipated cable-channel venture.
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NewsDiscovery cancels Michael Jackson programme
The co-executors of Michael Jackson’s estate said the Discovery Channel has heeded their request that they cancel a show purporting to re-enact the dead superstar’s post mortem.
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NewsTVF secure William/Kate sales
A new film about Prince William and Kate Middleton has helped TVF International round off the year with a run of fresh sales.
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NewsBenny Hill to launch new US channel
Indie DLT Entertainment has sold three shows including The Benny Hill Show to new US station Antenna TV.
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Taboo race doc sold into eight territories
Rageh Omaar-fronted documentary Race and Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo has been picked up by broadcasters around the world.
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NewsDaily Show to make way for More 4 investment
Channel 4 is to plough more investment into original commissions and co-productions for digital channel More 4 after cutting back episodes of The Daily Show to just one a week.
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NewsZodiak to distribute Wikileaks film
A documentary about the Wikileaks scandal is to be distributed by Zodiak Rights, following a deal with makers Premières Lignes.
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NewsHelen Jackson to replace Garvie at BBC Worldwide
Helen Jackson has been appointed the new international production boss at BBC Worldwide, replacing Wayne Garvie who left for super-indie All3Media in September.
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FeaturesThe Voice of America, US (NBC)
Broadcast shines the spotlight on a new singing format headed for the US that teams reality hit-makers John de Mol and Mark Burnett.
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NewsZodiak signs two-year deal with Nine Lives
Zodiak Rights has secured a two-year development deal with Manchester-based indie Nine Lives Media, and renewed agreements with Betty TV and ZKK.
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NewsDRG bags rights to new US sitcom Retired At 35
DRG has picked up the distribution rights to US comedy Retired At 35.
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NewsNickelodeon acquires two US toons
Nickelodeon UK has picked up two animated series from its US division.
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Darlow Smithson to infest Animal Planet
Indie Darlow Smithson Productions has been commissioned to make a new mini-series about major infestations.
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NewsSmall Potatoes planted in France/Finland
Forthcoming CBeebies show Small Potatoes has been harvested for broadcasters in France and Finland.
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NewsZodiak launches digital/AFP unit
Zodiak Media Group is to merge its digital and branded content companies to form a new division designed at exploiting its content around the world.
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NewsFood Network acquires new shows
Food Network and sister channel Fine Living Network have acquired six new programmes covering world cuisine and cultural hot spots.
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NewsBBC could raise £1bn from Worldwide sale
BBC Worldwide, the corporation’s commercial arm, could be partially privatised to raise up to £2 billion and allow the BBC to spearhead growth in exports from Britain’s creative industries, according to reports.
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NewsAP to distribute Celebrity Footage
The Associated Press (AP) is to distribute content produced by Los Angeles-based agency Celebrity Footage through its sales division, AP Archive.
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NewsBBC2 and Animal Planet order Icon snake odyssey
BBC2 and Animal Planet US have commissioned a doc from Icon Films following reptile expert and conservationist Romulus Whitaker as he travels across India on a “serpentine odyssey”.