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News brief: CW cancels Famous in 12 on-air
US broadcast network has cancelled its TMZ reality series Famous in 12, relaying the news…
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The CW takes Shaftesbury’s digital series to TV
The CW is taking digital series Backpackers from the web to TV. The US broadcast…
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News brief: Rai Gulp backs Sendokai Champions
Italian kids channel Rai Gulp has acquired animated action series Sendokai Champions from Spanish distributor…
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Warner Bros. seals ER, Gossip Girl, Liars format deals
US drama series ER, Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars will be remade in Asia…
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Analysis: OTT to the rescue…
…or how streaming services are saving TV series and allowing others to get made. Pay…
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DreamWorks into TV: Awesome and Classic
In diversifying away from movies, DreamWorks has made two key acquisitions, the multimillion dollar deal…
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Spain’s drama producers look to go global
Spain’s crisis has forced TV producers to seek international business. Local fiction continues to dominate…
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The CW catches a wave with CSI’s Carol Mendelsohn
US broadcast network The CW has ordered a one-hour surfing-themed period drama from former CSI…
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News brief: Syfy buys Vampire Diaries spin-off from Warner Bros.
NBCUniversal’s Syfy channel has taken UK rights to The Originals, the upcoming spin-off from hit…
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News brief: The CW picks up Canadian series Seed
US broadcast network The CW has acquired Seed, the Canadian-produced comedy series. The show is…
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CW begins digital Seed testing
Broadcast network The CW has launched an experimental digital-only studio with an initial four web…
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Saban and The CW’s Vortexx swallows three new kids shows
Vortexx, the kids programming block on US broadcast network The CW, has unveiled its new…
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CW plots Supernatural spin-off
US broadcast network The CW is reportedly working on a spin-off to its scripted series…
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Mike Darnell lands top Warner Bros. unscripted role
Former Fox reality guru Mike Darnell has joined Warner Bros. in a wide-ranging role that…
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Nottingham Forest sends Sendokai into Saban’s Vortexx
Spanish indie producer Nottingham Forest has sold its animated series Sendokai Champions to Vortexx, the…
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New copro partners join CW drama Reign
Frank Siracusa’s Whizbang Films and Vikings coproducer Take 5 Productions have signed up to co-create…
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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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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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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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Kabillion and Saban team for Vortexx channel
Moonscoop’s kids VOD service Kabillion has teamed with Saban Brands to launch a Vortexx VOD…
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4K Media scores first major deal for Yu-Gi-Oh!
Konami’s 4K Media has scored its major programming deal for the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime brand since…
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MIPTV News: Hat Trick to shop Sky Arts’ Nixon drama
Hat Trick International has secured international distribution rights to Nixon’s the One, the Sky Arts…
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Marathon takes French rights to German series Danni Lowinski
French producer Marathon has taken local remake rights to Red Arrow’s comedy drama series Danni…
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Latin Media Leaders: Powwow
MOST INFLUENTIAL PRODUCTION COMPANY POWWOW LA, Miami and Buenos Aires-based producer Powwow bridges the Latin…
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Konami’s 4K Media sells Yu-Gi-Oh! to France, Italy
Video game company Konami’s TV distribution and brand management unit 4KMedia has sold the latest…
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The CW developing horror drama with Bret Easton Ellis
US network The CW is developing a teen horror series with Gossip Girl producer Fake…