All International articles – Page 582
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NewsZucker to take reins at NBC Universal
Long-time heir apparent Jeff Zucker will this week be officially named as the new chief executive of NBC Universal, the fifth largest media group in the world, replacing Bob Wright.
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NewsAlchemy expands London and LA teams
Producer and distributor Alchemy TV has made senior appointments on both sides of the Atlantic as it prepares for the launch of a reality division and expansion of its drama business.
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NewsDe Mol sells Golden cage to ABC
Big Brothercreator John De Mol has secured his first deal in the US since leaving Endemol by selling reality format The Golden Cageto ABC.
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NewsWhizz Kid in Tough Cookie takeover
Bafta producer Whizz Kid Entertainment has acquired digital content specialists Tough Cookie for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsBBC plans production hub for India
BBC Worldwide is planning to set up a permanent hub in India as part of its expansion into global production.
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China lures Anthony to Renegade
Shine's head of factual, Sam Anthony, has quit to join Renegade Films, the indie set up last year by BBC former head of documentaries Alan Hayling and his partner Alex Cook.
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NewsEmmerdale set to air in Romania
Long-running UK soap Emmerdaleis heading to Romania in a deal brokered by Granada International.
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FeaturesExtreme Activity
Two celebrity teams, three men against three women, engage in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
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NewsPortman sells Fry drama to 14 territories
Distributor Portman Film and Television has pre-sold ITV's upcoming big-budget drama series Kingdom to 14 international networks.
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NewsBBC Worldwide makes Australian acquisition
BBC Worldwide has acquired a 25% stake in Australian indie Freehand Group as part of its expansion into the global production business.
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NewsComment - Cashing in on the festive spirit
It might seem early to be thinking about Christmas 2007 but, after a bumper year for TV-related spin-offs, some producers are already looking forward to the next festive season.
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NewsRussia to get its own Footballers' Wives
Shed's Footballers' Wivesis to be remade in Russia and Romania, following two new format deals brokered by Target Entertainment.
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NewsZeal racks up deals for Norway's Big Idea
Zeal Television's international sales arm is reporting strong demand for Norwegian format What's the Big Idea?, with a number of local versions going into production this year.
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NewsWorldwide secures more Primeval deals
BBC Worldwide has racked up television sales in 20 territories for Impossible Pictures new drama series Primeval. The show airs on ITV next month.
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Novel strikes DVD deal for Horrid Henry
Independent producer Novel Entertainment has struck a DVD deal with Abbey Home Entertainment for its hit CiTV animated series Horrid Henry.
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NewsNew broadband portal picks up 50 films
MercuryMedia and broadband TV outfit Aggregator have licensed an initial 50 films for their co-owned broadband portal joiningthedots.tv ahead of its launch next month.
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Minotaur picks up Clancy series
Minotaur International has picked up the international rights to Whizz Kid Entertainment's new celebrity reality series Abbey's American Dream.
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Hit appoints new Latin American exec
Hit Entertainment has appointed Rodrigo Pizà to the position of vice president, TV for Latin America.
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Fremantle adds Disney exec to licensing team
FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide (FLW) has appointed Sarah Marti to the newly created position of creative services executive.
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NewsDancing With The Stars waltzes to China
China is to make its own version of international hit Dancing With The Starsfollowing a deal between Hunan Television and BBC Worldwide.