Mr Selfridge season 1 ITV has commissioned Mr Selfridge for another series, following season 1’s strong ratings. According to the broadcaster, since its debut last month, Mr Selfridge has achieved a peak episode audience of 9.4 million viewers, making it the most watched new ITV drama series, by top episode, since Scott and Bailey in May 2011. Mr Selfridge is currently averaging 8.5 million viewers, based on consolidated data. The second series, produced by ITV Studios, will see Jeremy … [Read more...] about ITV recommissions “Mr Selfridge”
Archives for February 2013
Chinese and Catalonian producers to co-produce animated kids series
Barcelona – The signing of a co-production agreement between Catalan producers TV3, Neptuno Films and Benecé Produccions with Chinese company AGOGO for the animated series The Story Isn't Over Yet (26x13'), marks a significant step for Catalonia's kids' content production sector. Managing Director of Neptuno Films, Cristina Brandner, believes the deal marks the beginning of an alliance that has huge potential. “Catalonian producers have a long and well-proven track record in … [Read more...] about Chinese and Catalonian producers to co-produce animated kids series
700 buyers to attend BBC Worldwide Showcase
Natural History Unit's Africa BBC Worldwide Showcase, an international TV market hosted by BBC, will be welcoming 700 TV buyers from around the world when it opens its doors on February 24 at Liverpool's Convention Centre. This year it will be hosting special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and to spotlight the BBC Natural History Unit's highly acclaimed series Africa, which the distributor has already sold to 12 countries including Singapore (Mediacorp), Germany (WDR), … [Read more...] about 700 buyers to attend BBC Worldwide Showcase
ABS-CBN Philippine adapts global TV formats
ABS-CBN Corporation has successfully launched local versions of three global TV formats, Shine International’s MasterChef and Minute to Win It, and Endemol’s Deal or No Deal. Chef Jayps, host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, Chef Ferns, and Chef Lau of MasterChef Pinoy Edition MasterChef Pinoy Edition premiered in November last year during the channel’s morning timeslot to consistently high ratings, says ABS-CBN. The broadcaster gave the cooking reality show a Filipino flavour by … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN Philippine adapts global TV formats
Television New Zealand acquires Endemol programmes
New Zealand broadcaster Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired a slate of Endemol programming for its suite of channels, in deals negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Kirsten Cargill. TVNZ has acquired for channels TV1 and TV2, coming-of-age drama series Puberty Blues, comedy series Happily Divorced, starring Fran Drescher, and The Spa. They have also renewed their commitment to Packed to the Rafters, Offspring and My Kitchen Rules, British comedy … [Read more...] about Television New Zealand acquires Endemol programmes
Armoza Formats secures double licensing deal for “We Believe In You”
Armoza has sold its game show format We Believe in You in a double licensing deal as it moves towards its world premiere. In Hungary, the show was commissioned by public broadcaster MTVA in a deal that will span 45 episodes on their key terrestrial channel occupying a daily slot. It is set to broadcast in spring 2013. This deal comes on the heels of another commission from Turkey whose leading media company, Kanal D, will broadcast the show, with production by Endemol. It is scheduled to … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats secures double licensing deal for “We Believe In You”
