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Fox eyes Glee spin-off

US network Fox is eyeing the launch of a spin-off of hit musical drama Glee. Kevin Reilly, president of entertainment at Fox, said at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, that it would look at developing a spin-off later this year. “The spin-off was in the wind, it still is in the wind. We […]

Starz, BBC Worldwide ink multi-year production deal

US cable network Starz has inked a deal with BBC Worldwide that will see the pair produce and distribute 100 hours of programming. The deal follows the success of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood: Miracle Day, which was a coproduction between the two companies and launched last month. It is a significant step in BBC Worldwide’s […]

ABC to cancel Desperate Housewives after season eight

US network ABC is to end female skewing comedy drama Desperate Housewives after its eighth season. The show, which was created by Marc Cherry and is produced by ABC Studios, originally launched in 2004 where it saw averaging ratings of over 23 million. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, said at the Television Critics Association’s […]

US cable net A+E looking to build on drama success

US cable network A+E is looking to expand its scripted programming push. This follows the success of The Glades, which has been renewed for a second season. The network greenlit pilots for two new dramas – Warner Horizon-produced Longmire and Sony Pictures Television-produced Big Mike – earlier this year. Bob DeBitetto, president and general manager […]

Netflix tipped for UK launch following Lionsgate deal

Netflix is being tipped to launch a UK service after inking a content deal with Hollywood producer and distributor Lionsgate. The streaming and postal service is understood to have agreed a multiyear deal with Lionsgate – having recently inked a US deal with the mini-major that gives it access to Lionsgate-distributed scripted series Mad Men. […]

International drives growth at Discovery

A solid performance from the international business at Discovery in the second quarter the year helped the company post revenues of $1,067 million, up US$104 million year-on-year. Revenue grew by 11% thanks to 20% growth from Discovery’s International Networks and 6% growth from its US Networks. Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization increased 12% […]

Galer becomes president of FremantleMedia France

Monica Galer has been appointed president of FremantleMedia’s French operation. Galer becomes the first-ever president of FremantleMedia’s French division, having spent the last two years as CEO of Northern and Southern Europe at the producer and distributor. During that spell she oversaw new management teams coming in at FremantleMedia’s operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, […]

BBC Worldwide cuts Prime deal for Torchwood: Miracle Day

BBC Worldwide has shopped its sci-fi drama series Torchwood: Miracle Day to free-to-air broadcaster Prime, TBIvision has learned. Kathy Wright, manager of the Kiwi channel, said it will look to get the series on air as soon as possible. “I’m delighted to be adding this star-studded adventure series to our schedule,” Wright said. “Torchwood: Miracle […]

A+E’s Lifetime poaches Drobnyk from UKTV

A+E has hired Christian Drobnyk to oversee acquisitions and scheduling at its US cable network Lifetime. He joins from UK pay TV channel operator UKTV where he was general manager and interim controller. Relocating from London to New York, Drobnyk will be responsible for the Lifetime channel as well as sister nets Lifetime Movie Network […]

ITV Studios wins rights to new season of hit drama Underbelly

ITV Studios has won the rights to distribute the upcoming fourth season of smash hit crime drama Underbelly, TBIvision understands. The show is made by Australian producer Screentime and the first three seasons of the show are distributed by DRG. ITV’s distribution arm has stepped in and taken the rights to the new series, Underbelly: […]