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Pawn Stars
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Leftfield names new co-presidents
A pair of Leftfield Pictures producers has been upped to co-presidents at the ITV America…
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A+E starts Blaze on UK Freeview
A+E Networks’ latest channel brand, Blaze, launches in the UK and Ireland next month. The…
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Hulu Japan takes A+E content SVOD rights
Japanese subscription on-demand service Hulu is bringing an “extensive” catalogue of programming from A+E Networks…
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A+E make History OTT move in Asia
A+E Networks is launching a History Plus branded OTT service in Asia. It will roll…
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Ob doc formats dissected
The observational documentary – or docu-soap – has brought big characters and weird and wonderful…
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A+E ups Rachel Job at History
A+E Networks UK has promoted Rachel Job to director of programming for cable net History,…
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New format deals for Pawn Stars
There will be local versions of hit reality format Pawn Stars after the A&E and…
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George named Leftfield Pictures president
US unscripted specialist Leftfield Entertainment has promoted David George to become president of its subsidiary…
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ITV Studios buys Leftfield for $360m
ITV Studios has made its largest acquisition in the US unscripted market to date by…
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Ob docs: obsolete or of the moment?
Rumblings that the ob doc trend is stifling creativity on both sides of the Atlantic…
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Beyond Duck Dynasty…
Stuart Carter, Pioneer Productions So what would you do if you suddenly won US$1 million…
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Foxtel takes First place
Foxtel’s director of programmes Brian Walsh tells Jesse Whittock about the Australian pay TV leader’s…
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A+E makes History in Russia
A+E-owned channel History is launching in Russia today. History and its HD sister channel have…
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BSkyB adds 14 channels to mobile service
BSkyB has added 14 entertainment channels to its Sky Go mobile TV service. New channels…
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A&E European launch confirmed with Canal+ deal
A+E Networks has joined forces with Canal+ and will launch local A&E and Crime &…
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Leftfield, Rigg launch reality prodco
Pawn Stars producer Leftfield Entertainment and former Argonon unscripted exec Nick Rigg are setting up…
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ITV Studios poaches Shaftel from Pawn Stars producer Leftfield
ITV Studios America has recruited Rob Shaftel as senior VP, development. He joins from Leftfield…
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Pawn Stars producer Leftfield promotes key execs
Pawn Stars producer Leftfield Pictures has promoted two of its key executives, David George and…
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Canada’s turn to shine
Canada is a top originator of English-language scripted and factual content. Ever savvier of the…