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A&E’s Returned departs as Bates Motel stays open

US cable channel A&E has cancelled its remake of French supernatural drama The Returned after…

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Discovery nabs Schibsted exec for Norway

Discovery Networks Norway has hired Tine Austvoll Jensen to replace the retiring Morten Skotland Hansen….

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American Idol axed amid falling ratings

Long-running US singing format American Idol is headed for the scrapheap after broadcaster Fox cancelled…

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Exec pair replacing Beers at FremantleMedia

Craig Cegielski and Jennifer Mullin have been named co-CEOs of FremantleMedia North America to replace…

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FremantleMedia hires cable veteran as Buzzr channel chief

FremantleMedia North America’s upcoming game show network Buzzr TV has a general manager. Ron Garfield…

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Top execs exit FremantleMedia North America

FremantleMedia North America executives Lee Rierson and David Luner are exiting the business, TBI has…

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Starz, FremantleMedia work up American Gods

Starz is working with FremantleMedia North America to adapt Neil Gaiman’s urban fantasy novel American…

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FremantleMedia sparks a Tiny Riot with new digital studio

The US division of FremantleMedia has created a new digital studio, Tiny Riot! FremantleMedia North…

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FremantleMedia takes 75% of Jersey Shore’s 495

FremantleMedia has acquired a 75% stake in Jersey Shore producer 495 Productions. The deal hands…

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US X Factor axed as Cowell returns to UK show

US broadcast network Fox has cancelled The X Factor after three seasons and the format’s…