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China’s iQiyi goes global with A+E Network’s first Korean drama
A+E Networks has unveiled its first foray into Korean drama with an adaptation of a…
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Australian screen industry releases Covid-19 guidelines to aid return to work
The Australian screen production industry has released a set of “Covid-safe guidelines” to help get…
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News round-up: Spain’s LA 2 orders rural travel series; J2911 hires new sales exec; SBS picks up second run of ‘Australia In Colour’ and more…
Spain’s LA 2 commissions rural travel show from RTVE and DLO/Magnolia Spanish FTA network LA…
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Drive sells more than 50 hours of factual content worldwide
Multiple networks in Europe and Australasia have picked up a range of factual content after…
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Dealing with Covid-19: The art of archive programming
The latest addition to TBI’s ongoing coverage of Covid-19’s impact on the content business is…
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ITV Studios unveils ‘Romulus’ pre-sales, plus US and Oz drama deals
ITV Studios has announced deals for its European scripted slate, including a number pre-sales for…
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Deals round-up: ‘Born On’ lands in Israel; Talpa’s SBS6 orders ‘Split Screen’; Banijay gets first look at Firecrest
Israel’s Kan acquires history format Born On Israel public broadcaster Kan has struck a deal…
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SBS, NRK among first buyers of DRG’s ‘My Grandparents’ War’
DRG has unveiled the first international sales for Channel 4 documentary series My Grandparents’ War….
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Trendwatch: East to West
Turkish drama has already conquered Latin America and is now expanding into Asia, where synergies…
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SBS scripted chief Sue Masters to step down to move into development
Sue Masters, head of scripted at Australian broadcaster SBS, is to leave the organisation at…
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News round up: SBS buys Silverlining doc; BBC extends ‘Gone Fishing’; Hulu adds ‘Hardy Boys’
SBS visits Silverlining’s Mega Resort Australian broadcaster SBS has picked up a 90-minute special from…
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Global Agency strikes formats pact with Korea’s SBS
Turkish distribution giant Global Agency has struck a content deal with the distribution arm of…
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Deals round-up: SPI’s FilmBox adds ‘Narcos’; SBS buys Fremantle shows; New streamer Topic takes dramas
Narcos moves into CEE, Benelux Channels operator SPI/FilmBox has picked up broadcast rights to Narcos,…
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Deals round-up: ZDF returns to ‘Ku’damm’; ITV meets Tyson Fury; SBS boards Prince Albert doc
ZDF returns to Ku’damm German broadcaster ZDF has linked up with UFA Fiction for the…
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Sales round-up: DRG strikes ‘Remarkable’ deals in Europe; DCD secures UK sales for Oz drama
DRG serves up sales for ‘Remarkable Places To Eat’ BBC Two’s Remarkable Places To Eat…
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SBS orders Australia in Colour from Arrow
Australian broadcaster SBS has commissioned Arrow Media for four-part series Australia in Colour. The programme (4…
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Op-Ed: Look to Asian drama remakes for creative renewal
Amanda Groom, MD of co-production specialist The Bridge, explains why Asian remakes such as SBS…
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Production begins on SBS Australia’s female boxing drama
The Ropes, a four-part drama for Australian broadcaster SBS, has gone into production today (May…
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Epix among nets going Deep State with Fox
MGM-owned cable channel Epix has bagged exclusive US rights to Fox Networks Group Europe &…
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Telenet takes over Woestijnvis owner to fight SVOD rivals
Belgian cable operator has agreed to take full control of De Vijver Media, putting it…
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Walter Presents heads down The River
On-demand service Walter Presents has acquired rights to new Norwegian drama The River in the…
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Talpa brings on Sanoma/SBS chief
Talpa Media’s parent has brought on Sanoma Media BeNe CEO Peter de Mönnink. The veteran…
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Fox brings The Good Fight to Germany
Fox Networks Group has secured rights to The Good Fight in Germany from CBS Studios…
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Korean networks launch US on-demand service
South Korean three largest networks – KBS, MBC and SBS – have jointly launched a…
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SBS takes The Good Fight to Australia
Australian cultural pubcaster SBS has become the latest net to buy CBS All Access legal…
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TVF secures swathe of deals in Australia and New Zealand
London-based factual distributor TVF International has sold a slate of shows to broadcasters in Australia…
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Talpa buys SBS channels
John de Mol’s Talpa Holding has acquired a 67% stake in the SBS Broadcasting business,…
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Raydar calls on Ahlefeldt for acquistions
Raydar Media has recruited 3DD cofounder for acquisitions and coproductions in Australasia and Asia Pacific. Von…
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Discovery preps channel, focuses on UK, German growth
Discovery Communications will launch a new free-to-air channel in the UK alongside other new services…
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Vice sets Oz launch, UK channel struggles
Vice will launch its TV channel is Australia next month, as part of its global…