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NBCU inks Thorne duo development deal

NBCUniversal has signed a one-year first-look deal with UK writing duo Jim Keeble and Dudi Appleton. NBCU International Television Production’s deal runs through Keeble and Appleton’s indie 87 Films and encompasses their writing and producing capabilities. NBCUITVP’s executive VP, scripted programming JoAnn Alfano will oversee the agreement and develop 87’s scripts for the US, UK […]

Miniseries strike back

A few years ago, it looked like scripted miniseries were heading for the scrapheap. With networks favouring TV movies, returning series and fast-moving factual entertainment franchises, miniseries started to look expensive to produce and hard to schedule. Things are very different now, reports Andy Fry.   A run of well-received projects such as Rome, Pillars […]

Content Television links with Artists Studio

Distributor Content Television has inked a first-look deal with influential indie Artists Studio. The deal gives Content Television a first-look on acquiring international rights to all Artists Studio productions developed independently of any third party commissions. Content Television’s has already worked with Artists Studio, launching its drama  series The Fall and Thorne internationally. Gub Neal, […]