All International articles – Page 496
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NewsRDF to be bought by Zodiak
Zodiak Entertainment is in advanced talks to buy RDF Media Group - a deal which would create the third largest TV production company in the world.
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NewsWarner Bros plans UK assault
Warner Bros’ new recruit, Andrew Zein, is planning a buying spree of UK indies and super-indies and will launch a major assault on the UK market led by local remakes of its hit US shows.
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NewsFord puts emphasis on fun for new-look Fiver
Five’s Jeff Ford plans to make digital channel Fiver “approachable and fun” next month by handing it a new on-air look and a raft of fresh programming.
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NewsSaudi TV begins formats push with The Cube deal
Middle Eastern commercial broadcaster Saudi TV has picked up the rights to remake ITV1 primetime physical game show The Cube and is understood to be eyeing up other UK entertainment formats.
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NewsKids newcomer wins Disney XD order
Disney XD has commissioned its first UK production from Sassy Films marking the indie’s first foray into children’s programming.
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NewsZein quits Tiger Aspect
Tiger Aspect Productions managing director Andrew Zein is to leave the company after 13 years to join Warner Bros.
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NewsTorchwood set for US remake
A US remake of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood is in the works for the Fox network.
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NewsO’Donoghue leaves NBC Universal after four months
Hat Trick co-founder Denise O’Donoghue is to step down from her senior role at NBC Universal – just four months after starting the job.
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NewsITV Studios to open Paris office
ITV Studios is to expand its international footprint with the launch of a new production office in France and has appointed a new director general to run it.
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NewsDexter, Mad Men and Glee land Golden Globe glory
The serial killers on Dexter and the drama of Mad Men have won Golden Globes in the small screen categories.
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NewsHaitian quake doc in production
A three-part documentary about the devastating Haitian earthquake is already in production and has been picked up for distribution by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
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Shine promotes Shibley to boost UK client book
Shine International has promoted Eli Shibley from manager to director of international distribution in line with plans to grow the company’s roster of third-party clients in the UK.
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NewsBravo snaps up first two series of US con drama
Bravo has picked up exclusive rights to a US con artist drama made by the producer of movies Stargate and Independence Day.
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NewsIacono resurfaces at Lionsgate
Former ITV Global Entertainment boss Peter Iacono has resurfaced at US studio Lionsgate.
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NewsITV signs with Chinese broadcaster
ITV Studios has linked with a Chinese state broadcaster to develop and create new formats which could be exported after their initial broadcast in China, according to reports.
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NewsColin Jarvis to leave BBCW
BBC Worldwide exec Colin Jarvis is to step down and take a break from a career than started more than 30 years ago at the corporation.
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NewsChuggington steams into Asia
Preschool animated series Chuggington, shown on Cbeebies, has been sold to broadcasters in Asia.
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NewsGlee greenlit for second season
New US comedy Glee, which debuted on E4 last night, has been picked up for a second season by the Fox network.
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NewsCowell quits American Idol for US X Factor launch
Simon Cowell is to leave American Idol to launch The X Factor in the US.
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NewsDRG picks up Real A&E
Sky 1’s The Real A&E has been sold into Scandinavia marking the first collaboration between distributor Digital Rights Group and indie Mandrill Television.