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Cegielski departs FremantleMedia North America co-CEO role
Craig Cegielski is leaving FremantleMedia North America, where he has been co-CEO for three years….
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TBI LA Screenings 2017
This special issue includes; Network pick-ups: This year’s new shows, by network, at a glance…
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Hugh Grant returns to TV for BBC’s A Very British Scandal
Hugh Grant is returning to TV for the first time in 20 years. The actor,…
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NBC’s Trial & Error secures second season
US network NBC has greenlit a second season of comedy series Trial & Error. This…
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NBC launches World Of Dance Snapchat series
In a sign that TV networks are becoming increasingly interested in originating content for social…
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The CW pairs Dynasty with Riverdale
The CW is pairing key new US broadcast dramas Valor and Dynasty with existing high-profile…
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Peppa Pig grows as eOne preps more eps
Entertainment One Family is to once again expand its cash cow children’s property Peppa Pig….
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Drive picks up ITV & HBO’s Diana doc
As the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death approaches, a new HBO and ITV doc…
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ABC tasks Inhumans with Friday mission
US broadcaster ABC has slated its buzzy new superhero drama Marvel’s Inhumans on Friday nights…
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Fox tinkers with fall schedule
US broadcaster Fox has made changes across the week as it prepares to launch four…
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Warner Bros. int’l exec exits after 42 years
Warner Bros. is saying goodbye to one of its longest-serving international executives. Richard Fox has…
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NATPE lines up expanded studios screenings
Hungary will play host to an expanded US studio screenings as part of the 2017…
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STV Productions names Dan Korn replacement
Scotland’s STV Productions has found a replacement for specialist factual exec Dan Korn, who left…
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Netflix takes on Stan with first Aussie original
Netflix has commissioned its first original series out of Australia, placing it head-to-head with SVOD…
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Producers welcome new S4C chief
Welsh indie production body the TAC has welcomed the appointment of senior civil servant Owen…
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Banijay to distribute Diana death doc
Banijay Rights will sell a French-produced docu-film that explores the death of Princess Diana. The…
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NBC sets new Thursday night block
US broadcaster NBC is looking to take a “stabilising” 2016/17 season to another level with…
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Stan co-parent subject of A$2.8bn bid
Fairfax Media, which owns a 50% stake in Australian SVOD service Stan, may be sold…
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Univision adds Endemol Shine, ITV Studios formats
US Hispanic broadcaster Univision is lining up a pair of European format remakes. Tu Cara…
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360 Powwow to distribute Sex Tape in Lat Am
Miami’s Powwow 360 has acquired Latin American distribution rights to Armoza Formats’ Sex Tape. The…
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Show of the week: Lucky Room
With NATPE Europe around the corner, Turkish distributor Global Agency is building up interest in…
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New editor for TBI and TBIvision
Jesse Whittock has been promoted to editor of Television Business International (TBI) and TBIvision.com. Whittock…
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Viceland preps Boyband series, comedy move
Cable net Viceland has announced four new series, including a reality show about a boyband,…
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Alfred Haber wins Madonna’s Rebel Heart
Alfred Haber Distribution has snagged rights to a special about the Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour….
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Kevin Hart, Katy Perry making YouTube originals
YouTube has unveiled a slate of original programmes including shows from Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry,…
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Endemol Shine, Sports Illustrated scale VR Everest
The digital arm of Endemol Shine and Sports Illustrated have launched Capturing Everest, an immersive…
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Dave is All Torque with Ross Noble
UK free TV channel Dave has commissioned a 3x60mins entertainment series featuring comedian Ross Noble….
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NBC selects drama pair & shuts Emerald City
US broadcaster NBC has given the greenlight to a pair of dramas, and also cancelled…
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Armoza opens up in Miami
Israel-based formats firm Armoza has opened a new Miami office to cover the Latin America…
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Emerging kids studios
In spite of the challenges, some studios that had been offering services on a work-for-hire…