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TV2 tackles ‘Taboo’ format for Denmark
Danish broadcaster TV2 has commissioned a local version of social issue comedy format Taboo, following…
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Fox sets up ‘Domino Masters’ in US with ‘Modern Family’ star Eric Stonestreet
Fox in the US has ordered Domino Masters, a new competition format being hosted by Modern Family star Eric…
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BBC NI orders pilot for new hair restoration reality format
BBC Northern Ireland has commissioned a pilot for a new hair restoration reality format from…
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Zinc’s Tern TV expands unscripted with hire of Beezr’s David Marshall
Zinc Media Group’s UK factual producer Tern Television is expanding its unscripted range by appointing…
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FRAPA adds Fremantle, Banijay & All3Media format execs to board
FRAPA, the global Format Recognition and Protection Association, has appointed three new senior format execs…
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Round-up: Discovery+ orders Henson puppet cooking show; Law&Crime Network to live cover Chauvin trial; ‘Juda’ returns to Hulu
Discovery+ orders Henson puppet cooking show Factual streamer Discovery+ has ordered a new puppet-led children’s…
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Nine in Oz, TV3 in NZ & Netherlands’ Talpa TV calls in US version of ‘Emergency Call’
Australia’s Nine Network, New Zealand’s TV3 and Talpa TV in the Netherlands have picked up…
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Round-up: Fugitives strike South African drama pact; Starzplay welcomes ‘Dr. Death’; Int’l nets add ‘Angelo Rules’
Fugitives strikes South Africa drama pact Production and financing company Fugitive has struck a deal…
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Belgium’s Primitives launches spring format slate
Belgian format distributor Primitives has unveiled its spring slate, adding five new reality and entertainment…
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Amazon orders ‘Hunted’ & drama duo in France, as originals ambitions broaden
Amazon has expanded its offering in France with three new originals, including two dramas and…
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Meat Loaf & Nobody’s Hero partner for relationship competition format
US prodco Nobody’s Hero has teamed with music star and actor Meat Loaf to create…
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Korea’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’ format heads to France & Belgium
French broadcaster M6 and VTM in Belgium have commissioned local adaptations of the I Can…
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Natalka Znak quits Sky Studios firm Znak & Co to launch new LA, London prodco
Natalka Znak has stepped away from Sky Studios-owned Ultimate Tag producer Znak & Co to…
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Roku acquires complete ‘This Old House’ brand and assets
US-based AVOD operator Roku has bought the This Old House home improvement show franchise, including the…
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Cineflix Media taps Banijay’s Tim Mutimer as CEO of rights, replacing Chris Bonney
Marcella and Tehran firm Cineflix Media has appointed former Banijay Rights CEO Tim Mutimer to head…
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HBO Max orders ‘The Hype’ streetwear competition series from ‘Legendary’ creators
US streamer HBO Max has given a series order to The Hype, a new competition…
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Round-up: Keshet sells ‘Singletown’ tape & format; Media Ranch Announces Horsepower 3 candidates; Onza’s ‘Celeb Challenge’ travels
Keshet sells ‘Singletown’ tape & format Discovery EMEA and MTV are among those to pick…
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‘Married At First Sight’ lands in Japan & Korea as Red Arrow strikes global sales for dating show
A+E Networks Asia is bringing dating series Married At First Sight to Japan and Korea…
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News round-up: Sky UK snags ‘Wellington Paranormal’; Armoza unveils five formats; Beyond’s spring slate
UK’s Sky adds Wellington Paranormal UK pay operator Sky has picked up mockumentary comedy Wellington Paranormal….
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HBO Max to launch in 60 countries by end of 2021, preps baking & Fremantle formats
HBO Max has outlined more details about its global roll-out and upcoming AVOD service while also…
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ITV Studios Entertainment rebrands & hires Syco’s creative director
Love Island’s UK producer ITV Studios Entertainment has been rebranded as Lifted Entertainment and appointed a…
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Round-up: BBC ups Helen Munson to daytime & early peak commissioner; Noovo orders ‘I Can See Your Voice’ Quebec; FilmRise & Nelvana ink 800-hour distribution deal
BBC ups Helen Munson to daytime & early peak commissioner UK pubcaster the BBC has…
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RTL4 Netherlands picks up Endemol Shine’s ‘Domino Effect’ format
RTL 4 in the Netherlands has ordered a local remake of Endemol Shine North America…
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Round-up: ‘Don’t Forget The Lyrics’ for Portugal’s RTP1; STV Player rolls out UK-wide; Rai Ragazzi pre-buys ‘Grisù’
‘Don’t Forget The Lyrics’ for Portugal’s RTP1 RTP1 in Portugal has picked up a local…
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ITVS spins ‘The Voice’ with new rap version, acquired by Turkish SVOD Exxen
ITV Studios (ITVS) has unveiled a spin-off from singing competition format The Voice, which will focus on aspiring…
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Round-up: Seven.One strikes five-season ‘Top Model’ deal; Buccaneer to adapt ‘The Burning Girls’; ITV re-enters ‘The Cube’
Seven.One strikes five-season ‘Top Model’ deal Germany’s Seven.One Entertainment Group has renewed Germany’s Next Top…
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Nippon TV & ITVS unveil family entertainment format ‘Stacking It!’
ITV Studios (ITVS) and Japan’s Nippon TV have unveiled the first format to emerge from…
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Viaplay preps ‘Fort Boyard’ revival in Poland ahead of streamer’s launch
Nordic streamer Viaplay has ordered a reboot of veteran Banijay format Fort Boyard in Poland,…
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ABC orders US remake of Australian drama ‘Total Control’ with Universal & Keshet Studios
ABC in the US has ordered a pilot based on Australian drama Total Control, with NBCUniversal-owned…
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ViacomCBS Int’l Studios strikes format pact with South Korea’s Something Special
ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) has struck a first-look deal with South Korea’s Something Special, the…