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Downton, Mr Selfridge enter Mongolia
ITV’s British period dramas Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge are headed into Mongolia following deals…
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PBS prepares Great British Bake Off
US pubcaster PBS has acquired The Great British Bake Off as it cements its place…
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British drama features on expanded Masterpiece
PBS will launch several new scripted series from the UK in its winter/spring schedules. The…
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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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Amazon Prime Instant Video launches on Android phones
Amazon has launched its Prime Instant Video OTT service on Android phones in the UK,…
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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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Content crunch – the fight for rights
As the pace of consolidation quickens, competition for rights is fiercer than ever. Stewart Clarke…
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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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Seven wins Aussie ratings war
Seven Network has won the annual ratings battle fought by Australia’s commercial channels, beating fierce…
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Netflix buys NBCU scripted shows for the Netherlands
Netflix’s Dutch service has acquired dramas including Suits, Downton Abbey and Bates Motel (pictured) as part of…