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Carnival Films
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Epix & Julian Fellowes reunite for ‘Belgravia’ sequel series
US network Epix has commissioned Belgravia: The Next Chapter (working title), a continuation of the historical drama…
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Carnival Films options Charles Soule’s ‘Anyone’
NBCUniversal-backed Carnival Films has picked up the rights to Charles Soule’s Anyone one month ahead…
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ITV readies new drama from Downton Abbey creator
ITV has greenlit Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes’ adaptation of his novel Belgravia. NBCUniversal-backed Carnival…
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Carnival Films launches UK initiative for writers
Downton Abbey producer, Carnival Films, has launched an initiative to nurture and develop a new…
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NBC’s Carnival reshuffles as Neame takes executive chair role
NBCUniversal International has named Gareth Neame as executive chairman of UK-based prodco Carnival Films. Neame,…
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NBCU finds Edelstein replacement
Jeff Wachtel is relocating from LA to London to become the replacement for Michael Edelstein…
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Carnival hires BBC exec as Wall to Wall grows
British producers Wall to Wall and Carnival Films have named new executive producers. Downton Abbey…
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Stan Lee’s Lucky Man debuts on iTunes in US
Stan Lee’s Lucky Man will premiere its first season on iTunes. This is the first…
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Kudos exec transfers to Carnival
Another Kudos creative executive is leaving the Endemol Shine Group-owned UK drama label. Jo Strevens…
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Comcast eyes international growth but not ITV
NBCUniversal has highlighted the opportunity to grow its international business to put it on more…
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Carnival pushing Downton movie forward
Gareth Neame, the boss of Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films says he would like to…
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Netflix joins BBC series The Last Kingdom
Netflix has come on board The Last Kingdom and will be a coproduction partner of…
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Elba, Ridley lead major Sky drama investment
Sky has commissioned six dramas that feature talent including Idris Elba, John Ridley, Julia Stiles,…
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NBCU Int’l Studios moves Coan to UK
NBCuniversal International Studios has promoted Tom Coan to senior VP and will relocate the LA…
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Downton prodco, Stan Lee making Sky drama
UK pay TV operator Sky has commissioned Lucky Man, a ten-part supernatural cop drama from…
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ITV’s Downton Abbey shutting down
UK broadcaster ITV is to end its cash-spinning period drama Downton Abbey after its sixth…
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Carnival poaches ABC drama exec
Downton Abbey prodco Carnival Films has poached a development executive from US broadcast network ABC….
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Carnival King
Gareth Neame’s Carnival Films was bought by NBCUniversal in 2008 for about £30 million (US$49…
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NBCU’s Carnival staffs up
Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films has hired two content execs as another leaves the NBCUniversal-owned…
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BBC, BBC America order epic period drama from Downton Producer
UK pubcaster the BBC and US cable net BBC America have commissioned The Last Kingdom,…
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NBCUniversal buys into Canuck prodco
NBCUniversal International Television Production has acquired a stake in Canadian producer Lark Productions. The move…
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News brief: Ex-Carnival Films exec sets up indie
Producer Sally Woodward Gentle has set up a new independent production company called Sid Gentle…
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ITV orders more Downton
ITV has ordered a fifth season of hit period drama Downton Abbey. The UK broadcaster…
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FremantleMedia hires M&A expert from NBCU
FremantleMedia is gearing up for international acquisition activity with the hire of an M&A specialist…
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Oppenheimer to helm Carnival US push
NBCUniversal International has handed Deborah Oppenheimer a new role that will see her helm a…
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Amazon nets online rights to Downton Abbey
Amazon has inked a deal that gives it exclusive streaming rights to period drama Downton…
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Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes developing NBC series
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes is developing a period drama for US network NBC. This…