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NBCU launches UK-based unscripted unit
NBCUniversal International Television is launching an unscripted development division. Senior VP of factual and entertainment,…
News brief: MTV has Ex on the Beach
UK digital channel MTV has commissioned a reality series in which singletons are surprised by…
Sundance Channel, eOne develop Israeli scripted show
Sundance Channel and Entertainment One are co-developing an Israeli scripted format that explores what happens…
ABC Family unveils Nick veteran as president
US cable channel ABC has unveiled former Viacom executive Tom Ascheim as its new president,…
Discovery launching mystery and suspense channel
Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) is set to launch…
Rights.tv buys content finance firm, hires UKTV exec
UK-based production consultancy Rights.tv has acquired independent financing company Anian and hired a UKTV business…
News brief: Purple Ronnie owner launching YouTube channel
Purple Ronnie and Bagpuss rights owner Coolabi has partnered with online content specialist Little Dot…
RTL CBS hires programming, sales chiefs
RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network has hired programming and sales bosses, including one from Asian…
International deals for That Awkward Moment comedy format
German broadcaster WDR, part of pubcaster ARD, and SBS in the Netherlands have picked up…
Global TV revenues top US$250 billion
TV revenue growth across the world’s major countries outperformed other communications industries last year, and…