All International articles – Page 481
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NewsRoad Wars sets course for Oz and Scandinavia
Sky 1 series Road Wars is steering towards broadcasters in Australia and Scandinavia following deals by DRG.
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NewsBBC and C4 challenged over doc-buying policies
The BBC and Channel 4 are “short-changing” viewers by not airing enough acquired documentaries, according to newly formed pressure group the Documentary Distributors’ Association.
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NewsBBCW reveals 3D dino epic
BBC Worldwide has joined forces with US producer Evergreen Films to create a 3D dinosaur spectacular.
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NewsLarry King to quit chatshow
Larry King, who has interviewed statesmen and stars from a primetime perch at CNN for 25 years, said he will step down this autumn from his nightly show.
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NewsBravo acquires Hawaii Five-O remake
Bravo has beaten stiff competition from Five to win the exclusive UK rights to the remake of US cop show Hawaii Five-O.
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NewsITV secures Monk and movies in NBC deal
ITV has acquired cult US daytime drama Monk and hundreds of movies in a major new deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution.
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NewsShine relocates IWC show Down Under
IWC Media property format Relocation, Relocation is to be produced for the Australian market by Shine Australia.
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FeaturesHow to make it in the US
The need for British indies to earn additional revenues from foreign commissions is more pressing than ever. David Wood looks at how some UK firms are finding success in the States.
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FeaturesWhat's up with docs?
Hunting down funding opportunities and winning over cautious commissioners was on the agenda at Hot Docs.
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NewsUK tops list of European buyers of foreign shows
The UK has emerged as the largest market in Europe for TV acquisitions, with broadcasters investing about £650m in 2009, according to a report by Content Economic Research (CER).
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FeaturesThe American Connection
The US arms of UK production businesses are diversifying to compete in a market of increased opportunity, tight profit margins and growing demand.
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NewsTarget hits spot with 160 hours sold to Australia
Target Entertainment Group has sold more than 160 hours of British programming to a raft of terrestrial and digital channels in Australia.
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NewsInbetweeners heads to Russia
Russian viewers are to be introduced to ‘briefcase wankers’ and ‘special football friends’ as comedy The Inbetweeners is set to be shown in the country.
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NewsEndemol acquires Hot comedy
Endemol has acquired distribution rights outside of the US for new comedy Hot in Cleveland.
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NewsX Factor to launch in New Zealand
Talent format The X Factor is to be remade for audiences in New Zealand.
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NewsRussia takes BBCW dramas
BBCW has sold two drama series to a major broadcaster in Russia, ahead of this week’s Discop market.
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NewsFive acquires Oil Disaster doc
In the wake of America’s biggest environmental catastrophe, Five has acquired a fast turnaround documentary about the oil rig disaster.
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NewsReal Hustle nabbed in Eastern Europe
DRG has sold BBC series The Real Hustle to broadcasters across Eastern Europe.
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NewsBBC wins two digital awards at Banff
BANFF: The UK claimed three of four prizes at the nextMedia Banff Interactive Awards, including two for the BBC.