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The Harvey Weinstein Interview
An A-list mover and shaker in the feature film world, no-one represents the increasing crossover…
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Kids Virtual Worlds
Virtual worlds have been around in the kids industry for a few years now. Andy…
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HBO delays Nordic over-the-top service
US premium broadcaster HBO has delayed plans to launch its first standalone over-the-top pay TV…
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AMC/Sundance Channel eyes Asian execs, opens HQ
AMC/Sundance Channel Global is on the hunt for international executives to run its new Asia…
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FIC acquires multi-territory rights to Red Arrow’s Jo
Fox International Channels has acquired multi-territory rights to Red Arrow International’s Jean Reno-fronted crime series…
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Reliance, RTL launch action channel Thrill in November
Indian media company Reliance and European broadcaster RTL are to launch action channel BIG RTL…
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NBC Universal takes EPL rights from Fox
NBC Universal has acquired the exclusive US media rights to the English Premier League. Under…
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Current TV eyes sale
International pay TV broadcaster Current TV is eyeing a sale. The company is currently evaluating…
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Rectify
Rectify was one of the most interesting and darkest dramas to launch at this year’s…
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Rectify
Rectify was one of the most interesting and darkest dramas to launch at this year’s…
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Australia’s SBS announced 2013 slate
Australian public broadcaster SBS has announced its 2013 programming slate with a raft of local…
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FremantleMedia looking for more Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart’s production company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is teaming with FremantleMedia Enterprises to develop…
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USA Network ramps up reality slate
US cable network USA Network is ramping up its reality programming slate with three new…
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Spike TV offers $10m to find Bigfoot
US cable network Spike TV is offering a $10 million prize to anyone who finds…
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Eva Longoria strikes Universal Television deal
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria has struck a first look development deal with Universal Television…
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Televisa sees profits grow due to telenovela sales
Mexican media giant Televisa saw third quarter profit grow by over 40% as a result…
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Channel 4 brings Darlow Smithson’s Frankenstein to life
British broadcaster Channel 4 and US network Smithsonian have commissioned Endemol-owned Darlow Smithson to produce…
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Sony Max acquires Passion’s Man V Food Nation
Pan African broadcaster Sony Max has acquired rebellious food format Man V. Food Nation after…
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Keshet International’s talent format Master Class travels
The global march of Israeli formats shows no sign of slowing down after Keshet International’s…
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M6 producing local version of Red Arrow’s The Taste
French commercial broadcaster M6 is to produce a local version of Nigella Lawson and Anthony…
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HBO develops Sony Pictures TV’s mystery drama
US premium network HBO is developing Sony Pictures Television’s mystery drama The Return of Daniel…
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CBS orders full seasons of Elementary and Vegas
US network CBS has given full season orders to two of its high profile dramas…
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Eccho’s Exit travels across Europe
A raft of European versions of Japanese gameshow Exit are to be produced after Eccho…
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Netflix ramps up Nordic kids site following Little Princess purchase
Netflix is ramping up its kids content on its recently launched Scandinavian service after striking…
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Hulu strikes Electric Sky deal
US online video service Hulu has struck a deal with British distributor Electric Sky that…
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MIPCOM: TBI talks to NCIS’ Gary Glasberg
TBI editor Stewart Clarke interviews NCIS executive producer Gary Glasberg about the CBS Studios International-distributed…
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MIPCOM: TBI talks to the team behind The Walking Dead
TBI deputy editor Peter White hosted a panel session with The Walking Dead star Sarah…
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MIPCOM: TBI talks to Jane Campion
TBI editor Stewart Clarke interviews The Piano director Jane Campion about her new BBC Worldwide-distributed…
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Jeff Ford: It was my decision to leave, I will stay in TV
Jeff Ford is searching for another role in the British television industry after his shock…
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The Zombie Apocalypse by numbers
The Walking Dead remains a monster hit; the third season of the zombie drama smashed…