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Natural Born Monsters to invade MIPCOM
A series that looks at strange and dangerous creatures from around the world will launch…
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DRG expands to LA with MarVista exec
Britain-based distributor DRG has launched an office in LA as part of a strategy to…
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Ex-Eyeworks exec joins DRG
Former Eyeworks International Distribution acquisitions chief Katy Cundall has joined UK-based distributor DRG, TBI has…
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DRG secures HBO Europe dramas
Nice Entertainment Group-owned distributor DRG has acquired rights to a pair of HBO Europe dramas…
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Sky Vision secures TV3 output deal
UK-based distributor Sky Vision has scooped rival DRG and secured an exclusive programme representation deal…
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Travel Channel brings Slow TV to US
Cable channel Travel Channel plans to combat the frenetic madness of Black Friday by bringing…
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NRK, DRG attached to political thriller
Norwegian pubcaster NRK is working up a political mystery drama for autumn 2016, which DRG…
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HBO remaking Scandi drama in Europe
HBO Europe is making two local versions of Nordic Noir hit Mammon. The European arm…
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Trio of first-look deals for DRG
MTG-owned distributor DRG has secured a raft of new content after striking three first-look deals…
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BBC Four embraces slow TV
UK public service arts and culture channel BBC Four is embarking on a season of…
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Factual vets launch CuriosityStream OTT rival
Another documentary-focused over-the-top service is hitting the video streaming market. XiveTV promises more than 2,000…
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DRG grows Hedges role
UK-based distributor DRG has promoted Noel Hedges to a new role of executive VP, content….
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DRG exec takes Beyond acquisitions role
Caitlin Meek-O’Connor is leaving DRG to become head of acquisitions at Beyond Distribution, the sales…
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Rankin resurfaces at Distribution360
Former DRG and Cineflix sales exec Diane Rankin has resurfaced at Distribution360, the programme sales business…
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Pernel taking UK formats to France
French indie Pernel Media has optioned a pair of UK-originated formats and will launch them…
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Regal ambitions
Royalty is in vogue. Ahead of the launch of Lionsgate’s series The Royals, TBI speaks…
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Spain’s Visiona takes DRG formats
Spanish producer Visiona TV has licensed two entertainment formats from UK-based distributor DRG. The prodco…
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CBS developing Finnish drama remake
US broadcast network CBS has put Finnish drama Mustat Lesket into development in view of an American adaptation….
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News brief: DRG assesses Harry at 30
UK distributor DRG has acquired Prince Harry at 30, a one-off ITN Productions documentary. The…
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DRG conquers Strange Empire
UK-based distributor DRG has acquired international distribution rights to Strange Empire, a 13x60mins drama for…
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The factual landscape: ducks, docs and digital
The business of selling factual programming is changing – with free-to-air slots for classic factual…
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DRG sells current affairs docs for Hardcash
International distributor DRG has completed sales for a number of factual and current affairs programmes…
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Buyers descend on Scandinavian Screenings
More than 80 international buyers have this week travelled to Denmark to check out the…
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HBO Europe to remake Aussie crime comedy
HBO Europe has acquired production rights to Australian crime comedy Small Time Gangster and is…
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DRG pens scripted deal with NRK
UK-based distributor DRG has expanded its relationship with NRK by securing exclusive first-look rights to…
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Ovation buys Content’s Royal doc series
US arts cable channel Ovation has returned from MIPTV having secured a programming deal for…
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Former Ingenious boss heading new media investment firm
Patrick Bradley (left) will head up Station 12, a new media and entertainment investment firm…
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DRG launches dedicated formats division
UK-based distributor DRG is launching a dedicated formats business that will tap into the resources…
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Dutch M&A firm hires Hegedus to launch UK office
A Dutch management consultancy credited as a key player in Warner Bros.’ 2010 acquisition of…
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DRG goes to Babylon with Danny Boyle
MTG Studios-owned distributor DRG has acquired international rights to upcoming UK police satire Babylon. The…