London - FremantleMedia is thrilled to announce the first global commissions for the noisy, provocative and unpredictable, Get The F*ck Out Of My House. Following its debut at MIPCOM 2016, the FremantleMedia format has been picked up by RecordTV in Brazil, where the 22 x 85’ series will air on 27th June 2017 and ProSieben in Germany, where the 5 x 90’ series is set to launch in the second half of 2017. The format will be called Get The F*ck Out of My House in Germany, whereas the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia’s format acquires commissions
Hidden Truths touches Macedonia
Winner of the 2015 International Emmy for Best Telenovela, Hidden Truths has now reached Macedonia. With a modern storyline and current subject, the telenovela marks the beginning of a relationship between Globo and Kanal 5, thus expanding the Brazilian company’s reach into Eastern Europe. The plot, which has already been licensed to more than 40 countries (including Armenia), is being aired by the network since May 15, in the late primetime slot, around 11 p.m., with Macedonian … [Read more...] about Hidden Truths touches Macedonia
Luther returns to BBC One
Multi-award-winning crime drama series Luther will be returning to BBC One. The new four-part series written by Neil Cross and starring Idris Elba, who has received a Golden Globe and Sag Award for his performance in the role of John Luther, will start filming early next year. Writer Neil Cross, said: “Now what? It’s a question Idris and I get asked a lot. What happened to John Luther after we last saw him striding unbowed through the streets of his city, his blood red London? It can’t be over, … [Read more...] about Luther returns to BBC One
Nickelodeon debuts new series
Singapore – A beast and a human form an unlikely friendship in Nickelodeon’s newest animated series Bunsen is a Beast. Created and executive produced by Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents), the 20-episode series follows the adventures of Bunsen, the first beast to attend a human grade school, and his best friend Mikey. The series will debut on 19 June, 12.30pm (WIB) and 1.30pm (MY/PH/SG), and thereafter, will air on weekdays from 26 June onwards at 5.30pm (WIB), 6pm (PH), and 6.30pm … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon debuts new series
All3Media strikes package deals
Leading independent distributor all3media International has struck two significant package deals which will see more than 400 hours of content arriving in China, as Wings Media signs over 50 hours for its Shanghai Art Channel and online VOD platform bilibili.com picks up a wide variety of factual entertainment programming. Wings Media (Shanghai Media Group) has acquired a diverse package of arts, gardening and history programming, securing basic cable rights to a total of 16 titles … [Read more...] about All3Media strikes package deals
Grantchester back on ITV Choice
After a heartwarming Christmas special, James Norton and Robson Green will return as the unlikely 1950s crime-fighting duo, Vicar Sidney Chambers and Police Inspector Geordie Keating, in Grantchester, based on The Grantchester Mysteries by James Runcie. In the third series of Grantchester new Archdeacon Gabriel Atubo reminds Sidney that as clergyman he must put duty above his own needs and lead by example. Given the strength of his feelings for Amanda, is this something that Sidney can … [Read more...] about Grantchester back on ITV Choice