All International articles – Page 497
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NewsNBC drops struggling Leno show
NBC has pulled the plug on comedian Jay Leno’s struggling prime-time TV show.
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NewsLeno may be returned to late slot
American television network NBC is considering returning comedian Jay Leno to his late night slot after experimenting with a primetime broadcast.
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NewsESPN brings 3D sport to the masses
US sports broadcaster ESPN has announced plans to launch the first 3D television channel, which will allow American sports fans the chance to watch the 2010 World Cup in South Africa in 3D.
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NewsHeroes most pirated series of 2009
US drama Heroes has been named the most pirated TV show for the second consecutive year – winning more viewers illegally than through official broadcast channels.
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NewsNBC orders How Not To Live Your Life remake
BBC3 comedy How Not To Live Your Life is to get a second crack at a US remake after NBC ordered a pilot script.
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NewsChorion to bring Beatrix Potter characters to life
Chorion is developing an animated TV series based on the characters of Beatrix Potter.
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BBC Persian reveals signal jamming battle
The BBC World Service has revealed that an un-named organisation is unsuccessfully attempting to jam the signal for the BBC Persian TV channel.
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NewsFuller launches multiplatform ent show
Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller has teamed up with MySpace, Hulu and broadcaster Clear Channel to launch a multiplatform reality entertainment format based on five young people trying to achieve their Hollywood dreams.
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NewsShine France teams up with de Mol's Talpa
Shine France, the newly created French arm of Elisabeth Murdoch’s super indie, has launched a 50/50 joint venture with media entrepreneur John de Mol’s company Talpa.
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Pinewood to open Malaysian studios
Pinewood Shepperton is making its first move into Asia with the development of a film and TV studio in Malaysia.
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NewsUKTV's Eden picks up Animal Armageddon
UKTV channel Eden has bought natural disaster series Animal Armageddon from distributor Parthenon Entertainment.
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NewsTarget seals new sales for Roary
Target Entertainment Group has sealed a spate of new sales for key children’s properties, led by Chapman Entertainment’s Roary the Racing Car.
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RatingsMister Eleven jilted for BBC1 stalwarts
Bionic Woman star Michelle Ryan failed to save ITV1 on Friday night, with her comedy Mister Eleven falling flat against the BBC1’s double act of Have I Got News for You and Live at the Apollo.
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NewsJungle Junction to air in 70 countries
Playhouse Disney’s UK animation Jungle Junction is to air in more than 70 countries worldwide following successful launches in the UK and US.
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NewsBBCW forms German JV with All3Media
BBC Worldwide is to partner with superindie All3Media to launch a new production company in Germany.
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NewsABC picks up Zeppotron dating show
Endemol has sold UK-originated dating format Conveyor Belt of Love to US network ABC.
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NewsConchords grounded after two series
HBO comedy series Flight of the Conchords will not return for a third series, its creators have confirmed.
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NewsI’m A Celeb… creator joins RDF
RDF Media Group has poached ITV Studios controller of factual entertainment and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! creator Natalka Znak to step up its assault on the US market.
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NewsRuby signs ITV Studios co-production deal
Small Island producer Ruby Television has inked a long-term development and distribution deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment and will work with the writers of Life On Mars for their first project as business partners.
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NewsDisney Channels EMEA buys surf series for XD
Disney Channels EMEA has acquired an animated sitcom about six teenagers who come together one summer to surf and work at the world-renowned Surfer’s Paradise Resort.