All International articles – Page 594

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    Tiny Tearaways make US debut

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    Outline Productions is to make a version of its BBC3 hit parenting show House of Tiny Tearawaysfor The Learning Channel in the US.

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    Extreme expands mobile content

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    The Extreme Sports Channel has struck a deal with distributor Black Diamond to create content exclusively for its mobile TV service.

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    Novel and Darrall Macqueen selected for Cartoon Forum

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    New series from Darrall Macqueen, the company behind CBBC's Sunday morning show Smile, and Fimblesproducer Novel Entertainment are among the 10 British animation projects selected for this year's Cartoon Forum.

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    BBC Worldwide names global channels SVP

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    BBC Worldwide has named Anne Howarth as senior VP for its global channels division.

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    Comment: A strong global BBC is good for UK TV

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    While Mark Thompson was talking about the BBC taking on the likes of Google last week, the corporation's commercial arm was already ramping up its activities in the international market.

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    BBC targets US with Alagiah-fronted news show

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    BBC World News is looking to make its mark in the highly competitive US market with the launch of a live breakfast bulletin fronted by Six O'clock Newspresenter George Alagiah.

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    C4I secures sales down under

    2006-06-05T16:00:00Z

    Channel 4 International has sold a package of eight titles to Australia's ABC as part of a major output deal with the public broadcaster.

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    Five launches two new channels

    2006-06-05T10:45:00Z

    Five has confirmed plans to launch two new, free-to-air digital channels this autumn.

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    La screenings - Wanted: the next US hit.

    2006-06-02T00:00:00Z

    The US networks offer plenty of quality shows, but standouts are in short supply. Dan Wootton asks what UK buyers will bid for.

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    Factual series to examine impact of the Reformation

    2006-06-01T08:30:00Z

    IWC Media has teamed up with Toronto-based factual indie Cream Productions to co-produce a series on the 16th century Reformation and the way it shaped the modern world.

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    Minotaur strikes Rebus movie deal

    2006-06-01T08:30:00Z

    Flextech-owned distributor Minotaur has licensed all six Rebusmovies to the BBC's international entertainment channel, BBC Prime.

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    Irish broadcaster buys quiz show format

    2006-06-01T08:30:00Z

    Talent TV has sold the format for Test the Nation to Irish broad-caster RTE.

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    Granada sells Ant and Dec royal interview

    2006-06-01T08:30:00Z

    Granada International has sold The Three Princes: 30 Years of the Prince's Trust- the Ant and Dec interview with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry - to 10 international broadcasters.

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    Wanted: the next US hit

    2006-06-01T08:00:00Z

    The US networks offer plenty of quality shows, but standouts are in short supply. What will the UK buyers bid for?

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    LA Screenings spawn first deals at Sky

    2006-06-01T08:00:00Z

    Sky One has made the first signings of the LA Screenings picking up Hidden Palmsfrom Dawson's Creekcreator Kevin Williamson and Lovespring International, the new project from Will and Grace's Eric ...

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    Bidding war starts for top US shows

    2006-06-01T08:00:00Z

    The first bidding war has kicked off just days after the LA Screenings, with UK broadcasters battling to secure hot new 20th Century Fox dramas Vanishedand Shark.

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    ABC wins Ant & Dec rights

    2006-06-01T08:00:00Z

    Disney-owned US terrestrial network ABC has seen off stiff competition from NBC and Fox to win the rights to new Ant and Dec gameshow format The Con.Testand is now considering the Geordie duo as presenters.

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    GI promotes Maxwell

    2006-05-30T16:00:00Z

    Granada International has promoted Fiona Maxwell to director of operations and servicing.

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    Entara picks up Nick's Scurvy Rascals

    2006-05-30T16:00:00Z

    Children's entertainment company Entara has expanded its portfolio of properties with the acquisition of all rights to the award-winning boys' series Those Scurvy Rascals.

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    TVF racks up deals for Geldof doc

    2006-05-30T16:00:00Z

    Factual distributor TVF International has secured a raft of deals across Europe for its latest slate of programming, including multiple sales for Geldof in Africa.