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Electus scores Columbian first-look deal
Multimedia entertainment studio Electus has signed a one-year first-look deal with Columbia’s Caracol Television. The…
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NBC pins hopes on Wall of Fame
US broadcast network NBC has ordered an eight-episode series of Endemol USA’s new gameshow series…
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Eisner: Hulu buyer will lose next-day rights
Former Disney chairman Michael Eisner has predicted the victor in the battle to buy US…
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Robert de Niro attached to James Patterson TV adaptation
Robert de Niro is executive producing a television remake of James Patterson’s best-selling book series…
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Bible follow up confirmed but not for History
The follow-up to Mark Burnett produced drama The Bible has been confirmed – but for…
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ITV orders more ‘Benidorm Bastards’
ITV has ordered a second series of Off Their Rockers, the senior citizen hidden-camera series…
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Got Talent to launch in Afghanistan
Got Talent is launching in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s Got Talent will launch on local broadcaster 1TV…
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NBC poaches ABC exec for international copro role
US broadcast net NBC has recruited Quinn Taylor as its new executive VP, movies, miniseries…
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Harmon confirmed for Community return
Showrunner Dan Harmon is to return for the fifth season of NBC’s cult comedy Community,…
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News brief: CABLEready secures 220 hours of sales
US-based distributor CABLEready has secured deals with global broadcasters totaling more than 220 hours. Included…
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Frantic appoints NBC alumna for scripted role
Canadian indie Frantic Films has hired ex-NBC and CBS producer Brenda Greenberg as its executive…
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NBC renews Hannibal
US broadcaster NBC has greenlit a second season of its Hannibal Lecter television series. The…
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Beyonce concert to broadcast in 150 territories
A concert in aid of female empowerment starring singer Beyoncé Knowles will broadcast in 150…
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International Studios: Drama Studies
For a week in May the attention of the TV world is focused on Hollywood…
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2013 LA Screenings Buyer Profile: Sena Argun, SinemaTV
Sena Argun is in LA this week buying for a SinemaTV’s bouquet of Turkish pay…
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NBC acquires Sierra/Engine drama Siberia
NBC has acquired one hour drama series Siberia. The series comes from Sierra/Engine and Oscar-nominated…
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LA Screenings: Broadcast Strikes Back
With US cable series such as Hatfields & McCoys gaining traction with key demographics in…
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2013 LA Screenings Buyer Profile: Stephen Mowbray, SVT
SVT airs several big US shows and recently bought The Bible and Bates Motel. Stephen…
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Amazon expands programming deal with NBC
Amazon has agreed a wider programming deal with NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution, giving…
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Time Warner Cable eyes Hulu stake
US cable giant Time Warner Cable is reportedly considering taking an equity stake in video-on-demand…
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All3Media will bring Million Second Quiz to market
All3Media’s distribution division will sell the hotly-anticipated The Million Second Quiz show and format internationally….
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Fox mulls 24 return but loses Touch
Kiefer Sutherland-starring action thriller series 24 could be returning to US network Fox, though Sutherland’s…
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NBC ends Deception, passes on new Hatfields pilot
US broadcast network NBC has cancelled its mystery drama Deception and, according to industry reports,…
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Comcast cable channels grow as NBC toils
NBCUniversal’s cable channels business grew revenues by 4.6% in the first quarter of this year,…
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Nielsen launches online TV ratings pilot
US-based ratings agency Nielsen has launched a pilot programme that will measure audiences for TV content…
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NBC readies ‘genre-redefining’ live quiz series
US network NBC has commissioned a huge live interactive quiz show that will broadcast from…
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NBC rejects Eva Longoria’s Love
US broadcast network NBC has cancelled its new dating format Ready For Love after just…
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MSN ‘looking to revive Heroes for Xbox’
MSN could be planning to make a new season of NBC’s superhero drama Heroes for…
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Talpa USA raids Endemol and Mark Burnett for senior staff
Talpa hired several new staff, poaching executives from Endemol and Mark Burnett’s One Three Media….
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Discovery’s David Zaslav to give MIPTV keynote
Discovery Communications’ president and CEO David Zaslav will give a keynote address at MIPTV in…