All Sony Pictures Television articles – Page 17
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NewsITV1 commissions Ice Cream Girls drama
ITV has ordered a three-part drama series starring Lorraine Burroughs based a best selling novel by Dorothy Koomson.
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NewsGlobal boost for Left Bank in £40m SPT deal
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) plans to turn Left Bank Pictures into a global scripted powerhouse after sealing a £40m takeover of the Strike Back indie.
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NewsIndie trio compete for pitching crown
British TV’s best pitcher will be revealed on the first day of the Edinburgh TV Festival later this week.
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NewsSilver River doubles size of creative team
Silver River Productions has made three executive producer hires, including Dragonfly’s former head of development and a CBBC exec, to double the size of its senior creative team.
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NewsSPT poised to snap up £40m Left Bank
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is on the brink of acquiring Wallander producer Left Bank Pictures in a deal thought to be worth in excess of £40m.
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FeaturesSPT chief hails UK’s creativity
President of international production Andrea Wong praises originality of British TV and reiterates objective of buying more UK indies, at the latest Broadcast Business Breakfast.
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NewsBBC3 to explore football racism after Terry trial
BBC3 is lining up a documentary exploring racism in football expected to be brodcast on the night John Terry’s trial for alleged racism concludes.
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NewsSPT splits Europe roles in restructure
Sony Pictures Television Networks has split responsibility for Europe between Kate Marsh and Lyle Stewart.
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NewsAll3M's Garvie heads to Sony
All3Media managing director of international production Wayne Garvie is to join Sony Pictures Television (SPT) after less than 18 months with the super-indie.
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NewsHartswood ties with Serena Cullen
Sherlock producer Hartswood Films has signed a first look development deal with comedy and drama producer Serena Cullen Productions.
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NewsPlayalong helps Millionaire to tweak format
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’s ‘Ask the Audience’ lifeline will become ‘Ask the Nation’ as part of a ground-breaking playalong game for the ITV1 quiz.
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FeaturesHard times come to LA
Recession-themed comedies, dramas with a soapish feel and international remakes will be out in force at the LA Screenings. John Hazelton looks at the best of what’s on offer.
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NewsSony's Eddie Nelson dies aged 43
International TV executive Eddie Nelson has died following a brief illness.
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NewsHartswood makes single mother sitcom for BBC1
Sherlock producer Hartswood Films is to make a BBC1 family sitcom about the complex life of a single mother.
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FeaturesAnger Management (Lionsgate/FX/TMG)
Do TV shows come any hotter than this? Bad boy Charlie Sheen in a sitcom called Anger Management, adapted from a hit film starring Jack Nicholson, and produced by Lionsgate (Mad Men) for US cable network FX.
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NewsSPT hires exec to work with indies
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has appointed Donna Cunningham as executive vice president of operations for international production - moving the role to London.
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NewsSky Living acquires Aniston and Moore directed films
Sky Living has acquired five film shorts directed by Hollywood stars including Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston from Sony Pictures Television to support International Woman’s Day.
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NewsSony snaps up Silver River and eyes more UK indies
Sony Pictures Television is planning an indie spending spree after agreeing to buy Daisy Goodwin’s Silver River Productions.
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NewsSony Movie Channel lined up for UK launch
Sony Pictures Television is launching the film-dedicated Sony Movie Channel this spring - a first for the brand outside of the US.
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NewsC4 orders Springer’s Baggage pilot in deal with Chocolate
Channel 4 is gearing up to pilot a UK version of Game Show Network’s Jerry Springer-fronted dating show Baggage.