UK multichannel operator UKTV is launching its first direct-to-consumer digital service this summer. UKTV Play will offer programming from UKTV channels such as Dave and Watch as “familiar and intuitive” curated collections, by topic, box sets and ‘staff picks’, as well advance previews of upcoming shows. Features include swipe channel selection, stop-and-resume viewing, predictive search, […]
Geno McDermott and Joanne Inglott (pictured above right) have launched a new US-based indie producer, Blackfin. The pair’s new prodco will work up character-based factual series and sports-themed content for US cable and digital networks. McDermott will be company CEO and Inglott partner and executive producer, current programming. McDermott is coming off Left/Right-produced Animal Planet […]
Zodiak Rights has agreed a three-year deal woth Foxtel. The Australian pay TV operator will take a raft of Zodiak’s shows over the duration of the agreement. The first titles to head to Foxtel following include Embarrassing Bodies, Hardcore Pawn (pictured), Lizard Lick Towing, Rehab with Dr Drew and Wife Swap USA. The new deal […]
Turner Broadcasting System has poached Chris Linn from MTV. Linn will be president and head of programming at TBS’ TruTV, responsible for all programming on the cable net including development and production of originals. Linn was executive VP of programming and head of production at the US MTV channel. At MTV he developed and oversaw […]
Catherine Mackin is director of programme acquisitions at UK channel operator UKTV. It runs a suite of digital channels and in recent times has acquired raft of US shows for its Dave, Watch, Alibi and Really channels. As the LA Screenings gets underway, she tells TBI about what UKTV will be looking for this year. […]
