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NewsOverview: ITV’s production empire
Talpa Media pushed ITV’s production acquisitions into double figures under chief executive Adam Crozier. Broadcast runs the rule over the company’s growing empire.
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NewsBBC unveils nations formats
A primetime BBC1 physical gameshow, a “super-smart, cryptic” BBC4 quiz and a Robot Wars-style BBC2 pilot are among 10 entertainment commissions unveiled this week.
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NewsC5 returns to 10,000 BC
Channel 5 is bringing back The Garden’s stone-age reality series 10,000 BC for a second series.
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NewsLBC presenter handed ITV series
LBC Radio presenter James O’Brien has signed up to front a topical debate show for ITV Daytime in the run up to the election.
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NewsCrozier: Talpa deal part of ITVS formats strategy
ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has revealed that the proposed Talpa Media takeover forms part of a strategy to build a strong international formats business.
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NewsBBC4 relaxes with slow season
A two hour trip along one of Britain’s canals and a 30 minute show observing the manufacture of a wooden chair are to form part of a slow season of shows on BBC4.
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NewsThe Job Lot returns to ITV2
ITV2 has recommissioned employment agency sitcom The Job Lot for a third run after a strong performance following its shift from ITV’s main channel.
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NewsPotato lures Shine TV exec
Shine TV’s senior development executive Claire Morrison is to join ITV Studios label Potato as its first head of development.
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NewsLove Island resurfaces at ITV2
ITV2 has resurrected reality format Love Island - which will return with members of the public in place of celebrities.
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NewsBig Talk comedy for E4 set in disused hospital
Big Talk Productions is to make a sitcom for E4 following six property guardians who live together in a disused hospital.
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NewsITV options physical game show
ITV has picked up the UK rights to Belgian physical gameshow format Eternal Glory and is piloting a car-focused panel show as it continues its attempts to appeal to male viewers.
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NewsBig Star’s Little Star gets third run
12 Yard Productions’ celebrity parent-and-child format Big Star’s Little Star has been commissioned for a third series by ITV.
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NewsThe Garden uncovers everyday heroes for ITV
24 Hours in A&E indie The Garden has won two commissions from ITV: a four-part series about ordinary heroes and a one-off film exploring household pests.
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NewsSimon Dickson resurfaces at Shiver
Former Dragonfly managing director Simon Dickson will create his own label within Shiver as ITV Studios’ factual arm attempts to boost its documentary output.
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NewsKate Barnes lands ITVS drama role
Former Xbox and Channel 5 exec Kate Barnes has been appointed head of drama acquisitions and co-productions at ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE).
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NewsITV's Leftfield strikes US indie deal
ITV-owned US indie Leftfield Entertainment has struck a partnership deal with fledgling production company Crybaby Media.
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NewsCockroaches released online by ITV
ITV has made the entire series of Big Talk Productions’ comedy Cockroaches available via ITV Player ahead of its linear broadcast.
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NewsITV to remake Ninja Warrior
ITV is adapt NBC challenge gameshow American Ninja Warrior after ITV Studios label Potato acquired the rights to the format.
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NewsITV invests $5m in Maker Studios founder
ITV has taken a $5m (£3.2m) stake in Zealot Networks, the digital content business set up by Maker Studios founder Danny Zappin earlier this year.
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NewsCITV orders second run of Thunderbirds
CITV has commissioned a second series of Thunderbirds Are Go! ahead of the return of its revamp.