ITV Studios has signed its first international deals for 12 Yard’s primetime family entertainment format Big Star’s Little Star in Finland, Korea, Belgium and Ukraine. SBS Discovery Television Oy in Finland has commissioned ITV Studios Nordic to produce an eight episode series, to air on TV5 in the autumn. Meanwhile, ITV Studios Global Entertainment has closed format deals in Korea, Belgium and Ukraine. Korean channel JTBC has commissioned a 20-episode local version of the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios secures international deals for “Big Star’s Little Star”
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ITV Studios GE announces three regional leaders
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) announced on May 15 that it is to combine its Home Entertainment, Digital and TV operations under three regional leaders. Dan Gopal is promoted to EVP EMEA, Distribution & Global Digital Partners. Gopal joined ITVS GE two years ago as Senior Vice President and Director of Global Digital Media and Home Entertainment. His role will include overseeing all global digital business. Greg Johnson, currently Senior Vice President Sales, is … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE announces three regional leaders
ITV Studios GE closes deal with prod co 42
Set up in 2013, 42 has a background in feature film production and ITVS GE will work closely with them as they move into television. They have several series already in development with broadcasters as well as close ties with the U.S. creative industries. Ruth Clarke, Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with 42 to develop strong dramas for international distribution. Their track record in quality film … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE closes deal with prod co 42
MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
Cannes – ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of programming deals totalling more than 500 hours with digital platforms and TV broadcasters across China and Thailand. ITVS GE has signed a multi-year drama output deal with Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The agreement sees ITVS GE providing over 100 hours annually of its market-leading drama content, including titles such as the Golden Globe award-winning Dancing on the Edge and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
MIPTV: ITV Studios unveils new titles for distribution
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that it is to distribute a range of ambitious, quality new scripted series: Texas Rising, Aquarius, The Good Witch and Schitt’s Creek. The news follows the launch of epic TV drama series The Great Fire at MIPTV on April 7. The Great Fire Highly-anticipated U.S. drama Texas Rising boasts an all-star cast including Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser and Ray Liotta, while two-time Golden Globe award-winner David Duchovny stars in tense, new … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios unveils new titles for distribution
MIPTV: ITV Studios to distribute Star China’s “Sing My Song”
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a landmark deal to distribute Star China’s hit primetime entertainment series, Sing My Song to the global television market. This marks the first time that an original Chinese talent show format has been exported internationally. Sing My Song is a studio-based music contest, searching for the best original songs in the nation. Four of the music industry’s most accomplished singer-songwriters share their experience and expertise as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios to distribute Star China’s “Sing My Song”
