French network RMC Découverte has commissioned Shine TV’s hit factual thriller series Hunted, continuing the show’s travelling success. Produced by Endemol Shine France, the primetime entertainment format will be known locally as Escape: 21 Jours pour Disparaitre. Hunted is a real-life thriller that sees groups of ordinary people go on the run. With little cash and limited ability to contact their network of friends and family, the contestants are pursued by a team of highly … [Read more...] about Shine TV’s “Hunted” to air in France
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Endemol Shine chases new Hunted deals
Amsterdam, London - Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced that the factual thriller Hunted had been ordered for new series in the UK and the Netherlands. Created and produced by Shine TV, Hunted has been commissioned for a third series by Channel 4. The second series of Hunted, which aired in the UK last year consistently outperformed its 9pm slot average each week and this was by an average of +80% . Meanwhile, Simpel Media, part of Endemol Shine … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine chases new Hunted deals
CBS announces scheduling plans
CBS announced several winter and spring scheduling moves, including the series premieres of Ransom, Training Day and Doubt. The Network will begin rolling out its new scripted programming on New Year’s Day with the launch of Ransom, a crime drama about a world-renowned crisis and hostage negotiator whose team is brought in to resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases. Ransom debuts on Sunday, Jan. 1 after a football doubleheader, and moves to its regular Saturday time … [Read more...] about CBS announces scheduling plans
Hunted makes Russian debut
Endemol Shine Group announced that factual hit Hunted has been sold to Russia. NTV Channel in Russia has commissioned a first series of Hunted, which sees groups of ordinary people go on the run, while a crack team of some of the world’s best investigators tracks them down. Produced by Weit Media, the primetime series will dramatically explore the scale of the surveillance state’s all-seeing gaze. The original social experiment will follow the fugitives every step of the way. Created … [Read more...] about Hunted makes Russian debut
CINEMAX gets makeover
Singapore – From today, CINEMAX will be refreshed with a new on-air and online look and a new logo. Along with the refresh, CINEMAX will premiere exclusive made-for-CINEMAX original series such as Banshee, Hunted, Strike Back and the HBO Latin American original series, Profugos (The Fugitives). “In line with being an action, suspense and science-fiction channel that is targeted at men, CINEMAX’s new on-air look will have a brazen design that accentuates the male skewed humor of … [Read more...] about CINEMAX gets makeover