All International articles – Page 486
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NewsGhost Whisperer and Numb3rs latest US casualties
The axe has fallen on US series Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs and Melrose Place, opening more gaps in the schedules of UK broadcasters.
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NewsGest to produce Michael Jackson doc
David Gest is to make a major new documentary about Michael Jackson that will feature interviews with the late pop star’s family and friends as well as never-before-seen footage.
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NewsRamsay’s Indian series sold to India
Gordon Ramsay’s tour of India for Channel 4 has been sold to Zee Networks – in India.
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NewsNBC axes Heroes; Scrubs flatlines
The axe has fallen on troubled US sci-fi series Heroes while ABC has decided to call time on Scrubs.
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NewsHBO shows to stream on 3 mobile
3 subscribers will be able to watch hit US shows on their mobiles including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage and The Sopranos following a deal with US studio HBO.
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NewsTarget sends Peak Season to VH1
Distributor Target Entertainment has sealed a raft of sales in the US, including shipping faux Canadian reality show Peak Season to VH1.
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NewsFlashForward and Law & Order cancelled
Five will be hunting a noisy US drama at this week’s LA Screenings following news that ABC has cancelled FlashForward and NBC has canned Law & Order.
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NewsDRG signs up Afghan Star indie
Afghan Star indie Roast Beef Productions has signed a “significant” first-look and development deal with distributor DRG.
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NewsRecord international buyer interest in UK indies at MipTV 2010
UK indies experienced their busiest year on record at MipTV last month, according to Pact, as international buyers ratcheted up demand for formatted and multiplatform content.
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NewsLime Pictures secures first US commission
Lime Pictures has won its first international commission, with Nickelodeon US ordering an English-language adaptation of a Belgian teen drama originally planned for CBBC.
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NewsChannels fight for best of US
Acquisitions executives are expecting one of the most highly competitive LA Screenings to date as UK broadcasting heavyweights look to replace major shows that are coming to an end.
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NewsCarnival in distribution debut deal
NBC Universal-owned Carnival Films has launched a strategy to acquire distribution rights from rival indies with a deal to fund BBC2 drama Worried About The Boy.
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NewsSilverback CEO quits
ITV Studios-owned Silverback is hunting a new boss following chief executive Anna Carrfors Brakenhielm’s decision to step down.
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NewsBio acquires Six Degrees
A new series that explores connections between celebrities has been picked up by the Bio channels.
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NewsBad Girls and Wives join CBS Drama
CBS Drama has beefed up its offering by adding Footballers’ Wives and Bad Girls to its schedules.
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NewsUS revive Randall and Hopkirk
Classic 1960s detective series Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) is to be revived by US cable channel Syfy.
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NewsShaps to front new docs trade body
Mercury Media has revealed plans to set up a trade body for documentary distributors that will be chaired by former ITV programming boss Simon Shaps.
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NewsBob the Builder heads to China
Bob the Builder is set to “fix it” in China after owner Hit Entertainment struck a deal with state broadcaster China Central Television.
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NewsNat Geo orders oil rig disaster doc
Steadfast Television is to make a fast turnaround documentary about the recent Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster for National Geographic.
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NewsOutright makes first sale of Blood, Sweat… format
BBC3 factual strand Blood, Sweat and… is to get its first international remake, with young Danes heading to India to investigate working conditions in the country.