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Shine scores Barcroft first-look deal
Shine International has secured a first-look deal with UK indie Barcroft Productions, the company behind…
CableReady loses personnel but reports buyer interest
CableReady, the US-based distributor that recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has more than…
Spielberg sci-fi set for CBS
CBS has given a straight-to-series order to Extant, a new sci-fi drama from Steven Spielberg’s…
German channels to remake Best House, Coach Trip
A pair of German channels has commissioned daytime formats from ITV Studios. Kabel Eins has…
VH1 tunes up LeAnn Rimes series, hires FishBowl exec
Viacom-owned cable channel VH1 has commissioned a six-part reality series following country music star LeAnn…
True North doc series is Designed in China
A new doc series about emerging Chinese designers is bringing together French digital channel France…
News brief: BBC Two visits Tudor Abbey Farm
UK terrestrial BBC Two has commissioned a six-part series looking at rural life in 16th…
BBCWW cooks up new lifestyle shows
BBC Worldwide Channels has ordered a pair of cooking series featuring chef Rachel Khoo (above)….
News brief: Disney promotes Nancy Kanter
The Walt Disney Company has promoted Nancy Kanter to the role of executive VP, original…
News brief: Hulu Japan does Nintendo deal
An app allowing Nintendo 3DS users to watch streaming and catch-up service Hulu has launched…