All NBC Universal articles – Page 47
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NewsITV makes first LA Screenings buys
ITV's new director of acquisitions, Jay Kandola, has made her first purchases from the LA Screenings, picking up a US drama for each of its three digital channels but no new series for ITV1.
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NewsReveille in talks to sell UK shows
Reveille, producer of the US versions of The Officeand Betty the Ugly, is in discussions with UK producers about representing both their unscripted and scripted productions.
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La screenings - Wanted: the next US hit.
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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NewsWanted: the next US hit
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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NewsBlogcast: Dan Wootton gossips from the LA Screenings
Promisingly, the packaged clips from Betty the Uglyscored the biggest laughs of the night- But, despite the positive response, UK buyers were not left convinced. One went so far as to predict the series would be 'dead within a few episodes'. Ouch.
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NewsUS Upfronts: NBC drops Joey and Teachers
Struggling US broadcaster NBC has confirmed it is to drop Five sitcom Joeyand the US version of Teachersfrom its schedules while unveiling a drama laden schedule for 2006-07 to advertisers in New York at the upfront presentations.
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NewsUS Upfronts: US version of Teachers faces axe
The US version of Teacherslooks set to be axed by the NBC network this week, with the six episodes that have already been produced unlikely to air in the UK.
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NewsTeachers fails to make the grade in US
The US version of Teachershas failed to make the grade after two weeks of lacklustre ratings and a mauling from American critics.
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NewsSony calls for indie status
Major US studios including Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) and NBC Universal are lobbying Ofcom to change the rules about broadcasters owning independent production companies in the UK.
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NewsUniversal launches film download service
US studio Universal Pictures has announced it will launch the world's first download-to-own movie service in the UK next month, with TV programmes also set to become part of the offering.
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NBC launches US version of Teachers
After months of development, US broadcast network NBC launches the American version of Teachersnext Tuesday (28 March) at 9.30pm. The 30-minute traditional sitcom - produced by NBC Universal Television Studios - is based on the hour-long Tiger Aspect comedy drama of the same name, which ...
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UK Eureka rights secured by Sky One
Sky One has secured a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the UK basic and free TV rights to sci-fi drama series Eureka. The 13 x 60-minute series is
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NewsSci Fi launches timeshift channel
The NBC-owned Sci Fi channel is launching a +1 offering on Sky, marking the first step in its expansion drive.
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The new kings of content II
In the second of a two-part series we look at the giants of the new media world who are muscling in on television's territory. By James Curtis.
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The magic wears off
As Time Warner and CBS announce they are preparing to launch a joint-venture to replace failing free-to-air networks The WB and UPN, what are the implications for UK broadcasters and indies?
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NBC confirms Europe distribution head
NBC Universal Global Networks has named Nathalie Curtis Lethbridge as its new vice-president of distribution for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Lethbridge had previously worked for Walt Disney Television International and Turner Broadcasting Europe. Lethbridge will be based in London and report to Greg Matson, senior vice-president for NBC Universal ...
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NBC takes the axe to long-running drama hits
Channel 4 drama The West Winghas been axed by US broadcaster NBC in a turbulent week for American dramas.
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Format focus: Top Chef
The makers of Project Runway are back with a similarly competitive reality series set in the kitchen, writes Dan Wootton.
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House again on Five
Five has secured the first run UK rights for the second series of US medical drama series House, following a new deal with distributor NBC Universal International Television Distribution. The first run was shown first in the UK on multichannel broadcaster Hallmark, followed by a ...
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Format Focus: Three Wishes
A major new unscripted US format might prove to be just a little bit too nice.