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Universal TV
USG’s Pearlena Igbokwe talks ‘Russian Doll’, ‘concerning’ budgets & risk
Universal Studios Group (USG) chairman Pearlena Igbokwe has admitted scripted budget inflation is a “great…
Acorn TV returns to ‘Whitstable Pearl’, as first season sells globally
AMC Networks’ streamer Acorn TV has ordered a second season of UK crime drama Whitstable…
HBO Max broadens unscripted with Selena Gomez, expands comedy offer
WarnerMedia’s soon-to-launch US streamer HBO Max has made a straight-to-series order for a cookery show…
Amazon partners with Tracy Oliver, Amy Poehler for comedy
Amazon Studios is broadening its comedy offering by ordering a 10-part female-focused series from Tracy…
NBCU buys Murders procedural for international networks
NBCUniversal International Networks has acquired crime procedural The Murders for Europe and Africa. The business picked up…
CBC’s Coroner becomes highest-rated series launch in four years
Muse, Back Alley and Cineflix co-pro drama Coroner has become the highest-rated drama series launch…
Apple taps Universal TV’s Jason Katims for overall deal
Roswell creator Jason Katims is to depart Universal TV for a multi-year overall deal with…
NBC to adapt Red Arrow’s Einstein procedural
US broadcaster NBC is to remake German crime procedural Einstein. Red Arrow Studios International sold…
Universal TV brings Lost City Explorers to life
Universal TV has added to its slate of comic book properties with a deal to…
NBCUniversal’s Alfano switches to Universal TV
NBCUniversal exec JoAnn Alfano, former producer of 30 Rock, is joining NBC’s Universal Television as…
NBC promotes Evans to current role
NBC has promoted 22-year veteran Bruce Evans to executive vice president of current programming. Evans…
NBC vet Sanders departs for Universal TV
NBC’s executive vice president of current programming, Vernon Sanders, is leaving the role to become…
Kaling preps Hulu Four Weddings adaptation
Hulu is developing UK movie classic Four Weddings and a Funeral with comedian, producer and…
LA Screenings 2015: Puppet masters
Muppets, medics and movie characters will be filling US network schedules over the next year….