ITV Studios today announced a new milestone in the expansion of its international scripted footprint, acquiring a majority stake in the multi-award winning Australian production company, Lingo Pictures. Led by two of the most prolific and respected drama producers in the market, Helen Bowden and Jason Stephens, Lingo Pictures will be ITV Studios’ first ever Australian scripted label. Helen and Jason will continue to head up the business based in Sydney. As part of the wider ITV Studios Group, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
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Studio Ramsay Global & Kitchen Factory Productions announce French format deal for Next Level Chef
Kitchen Factory Productions, Chef Cyril Lignac, producer Matthieu Jean-Toscani and Studio Ramsay Global, Gordon Ramsay’s worldwide production venture created with FOX Entertainment, today announced the French format acquisition of the hit competition series, Next Level Chef. Set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor containing a different kitchen featuring culinary equipment and ingredients matching their environment -- from the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of … [Read more...] about Studio Ramsay Global & Kitchen Factory Productions announce French format deal for Next Level Chef
Sony BBC Earth to premiere ‘Frozen Planet II’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Sony BBC Earth is all set to premiere the second season of their marquee property Frozen Planet in India. Produced by BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit, co-produced by BBC America, the Open University, Migu Video, ZDF, and France Televisions, Frozen Planet II is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The much-awaited six-part series returns to television screens after a long gap of 11 years. Premiering on October 17, 2022, ‘Frozen Planet II’ will take people on an expedition to … [Read more...] about Sony BBC Earth to premiere ‘Frozen Planet II’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Passion Distribution announces Autumn 2022 slate
Passion Distribution announces a packed slate of programming for MIPCOM 2022 including bold factual entertainment title SEND NUDES: BODY SOS and landmark event documentary series DINOSAUR WITH STEPHEN FRY. Factual entertainment series SEND NUDES: BODY SOS (10 x 60’) is a warm-hearted, transformational series which offers people with very personal body hang-ups, the opportunity to look into the possible future, via 3D animated avatars, to show them an ideal of what they could look like if they … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces Autumn 2022 slate
All3Media International announces MIPCOM slate featuring epic westerns, billionaires, and the unknown
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced its MIPCOM slate, featuring a raft of hotly anticipated and premium titles across scripted, factual and formats. Heading up the scripted slate is Drama Republic’s The English, which will launch at the market with a MIPCOM Special Red Carpet screening attended by A-List cast Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer as well as creator Emmy-nominated writer and director Hugo Blick and Drama Republic producer Greg Brenman. The … [Read more...] about All3Media International announces MIPCOM slate featuring epic westerns, billionaires, and the unknown
Rob Wade named Chief Executive Officer of FOX Entertainment
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – October 6, 2022 – Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Rob Wade has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of FOX Entertainment, effective immediately. Wade most recently served as President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials of FOX Entertainment. In this role, Wade and his team will guide one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and content … [Read more...] about Rob Wade named Chief Executive Officer of FOX Entertainment