ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has renewed its multi-year output deal with TVNZ in New Zealand. TVNZ will get a first look at ITVS GE’s programming across all genres, including drama, entertainment, factual entertainment and documentaries.
As part of the output agreement, TVNZ has acquired new period drama Breathless starring Jack Davenport (ITV Studios; 6 x 60’), the second series of Mr Selfridge starring Jeremy Piven (ITV Studios; 10 x 60’), new hidden camera magic show, Tricked (ITV Studios; 6 x 60’) and the hit Australian drama The Doctor Blake Mysteries (December Media; 10 x 60’).
TVNZ will continue to air some of ITVS GE’s most popular drama and entertainment series, including soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale (with Coronation Street remaining available on catch-up via TVNZ On Demand); Jeremy Kyle; Come Dine With Me and Hell’s Kitchen USA.
Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with TVNZ. This deal illustrates the strength and diversity of ITVS GE’s portfolio of high quality, returning shows that continue to be relevant and integral to the schedules of broadcasters in the Pacific region.”
The deal was brokered by Jemma Losh, Sales Executive, New Zealand for ITV Studios Global Entertainment.