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What US shows will the British buyers buy?
The United Kingdom is one of the most important markets for the Hollywood studios when…
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Nat Geo staffing up new international content hub
National Geographic Channels International is looking to hire a senior commissioning editor and an acquisitions…
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Cineflix wins two BBC commissions
UK public broadcaster the BBC has ordered two shows from Cineflix Productions, kids show Pet…
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Endemol launching first-ever Canadian Big Brother
Producer and distributor Endemol has sold a local version of its Big Brother format into…
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Sony rejigs management structure for EMEA channels
Sony Pictures Television Networks has launched a new management structure across Europe and has promoted…
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Sony strikes major deal for Gaumont’s Hannibal
Sony’s AXN will air US network drama Hannibal in 63 territories across the world after…
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Lovefilm strikes NBCU deal
British online streaming service Lovefilm has struck a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution…
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NCIS the top drama import in Europe 2011
NCIS was the most successful drama imported into Europe in 2011, ahead of CSI: Miami,…
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Hits and Misses
LA Screenings is a back-achingly enjoyable week for international buyers as they check in with…
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Ofcom boss Ed Richards applies for BBC DG position
Ofcom has confirmed that its chief executive Ed Richards has applied for the BBC director…
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Talpa and Endemol look at merger options
Talpa and Endemol are weighing their options regarding a merger or greater cooperation. “We are…
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Endemol France hires Coppermann
Endemol France has hired Nicholas Coppermann. The former M6 and Zodiak Media exec has been…
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eOne eyes acquisitions following financial results
International producer and distributor Entertainment One (eOne) is eyeing acquisitions as it looks to grow…
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Former MGM boss Harry Sloan linked to Nine Network bid
Harry Sloan is being linked with a bid for Australian free-to-air network Nine. The ex-MGM…
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MGM inks output deal with Chellomedia’s Film1
Chellomedia has agreed an output deal with MGM that gives its Dutch movie channel Film1…
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Broussard named as programming chief for TMC-NT1
French commercial broadcaster TF1 has named Vincent Broussard as vice-president, broadcasting and programming at its…
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Buyer profile: Pálmi Guðmundsson, executive VP, programming, 365 Media (Iceland)
What is 365’s international acquisition strategy?We air about 70 to 80% programming from the United…
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SBS renews CBS output deal
SBS has renewed its output deal with CBS Studios International, giving its stations in the…
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ITV cuts international deals for Come Date with Me
ITV Studios has inked deals for several local versions of its Come Date With Me…
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Wayne Garvie leaving All3Media to become Sony Pictures TV CCO
Sony Pictures Television has recruited Wayne Garvie as its chief creative officer, the position vacated…
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Netflix ups Cindy Holland and looks for Latin acquisitions boss
Netflix has promoted Cindy Holland to VP, original content and content acquisition making her responsible…
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UK Competition Commission reverses position on Sky Movies
The UK Competition Commission has changed its position on Sky Movies. It now says the…
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Stephen Mowbray, head of programme acquisitions, SVT (Sweden)
Do you enjoy the LA Screeenings? When you work in television, to immerse yourself in…
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Buyer profile: Dermot Horan, director of broadcast and acquisitions, RTE (Ireland)
What are you looking for at the LA Screenings? I’m losing Desperate Housewives this year….
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Iron Maiden shows travel as DCD announces post MIPTV sales
UK-based distributor DCD Media has announced a raft of post-MIPTV sales including several deals for…
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Dog the Bounty Hunter and Sanctuary axed
Two high-profile US cable shows, reality series Dog the Bounty Hunter and sci-fi series Sanctuary,…
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Sony’s new Middle East office inks deals with Rotana and others
Sony Pictures Televisions has inked a trio of multi-year deals with broadcasters in the Middle…
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Hulu unveils original series from Kevin Smith and Richard Linklater
US streaming service Hulu has unveiled a new programming slate comprising three original series and…
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Buyer profile: Emma Tennant, controller, UKTV
Do you enjoy going to the LA Screenings? It’s the bit you love about the…
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TwoFour54 launching rebate scheme for TV producers
TwoFour54 is introducing a rebate for TV and film producers shooting in the Emirate. The…