Cineflix Media has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Alexis Robie, the executive producer of the long-running A&E series, The First 48. The multi-year pact gives Cineflix the first option to produce original unscripted content developed by Alexis Robie under his newly formed production company Coronet Productions. With a focus on true crime, justice, and […]
A+E Networks has upped Laura Fleury to head of international programming, giving her a remit across channels including History, FYI, Crime + Investigation and free-to-air net Blaze. She will oversee global programming, covering A+E’s originals for the international market, coproduction and acquisitions. Fleury will also coordinate the international networks collaboration with their US counterparts and […]
Crime + Investigation (CI) has launched in the Portuguese-speaking African countries of Mozambique and Angola on pay TV platform DStv. The Portuguese language channel is operated by History in Iberia, a joint venture between A+E Networks and ChelloMulticanal, and will feature series and specials from A+E Networks’ crime and justice programme catalogue – including The […]
ITV Studios America has elevated Jane Yusim to VP of development. She joined ITVS in 2011 from Zoo Productions as executive director of development. In her new role she will continue to report to Bruce Robertson, senior VP, creative strategy. ITV Studios America makes shows including Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares and The First 48. […]
ITV Studios America has cut a first-look deal with US production company Bishop-Lyons. The producer, which was founded in 2010 by Andrew Bishop and David Lyons, makes reality and fat-ent series including Bitches of South Beach, The Visionaries and Dirty Girls. Bruce Robertson, senior VP, creative strategy, ITV Studios America said: “Bishop-Lyons’ high quality slate […]
