ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has appointed Vivid as its master toy partner in Europe, Australia and New Zealand for Thunderbirds are Go! (working title), the new children’s television series co-produced by ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures in association with Weta Workshop, is set to premiere in 2015. Vivid will produce a range of Thunderbirds are Go! toys including figurines and vehicles; play sets; die cast models; role play and dress up toys; construction toys; board games … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment appoints Vivid as master toy partner for “Thunderbirds are Go!”
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“Rectify” series two to premiere on Sundance Channel Global across Asia and Europe
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that the recently commissioned second series of Rectify (10x60’) - a Sundance Channel original production, will premiere on all Sundance Channel Global networks throughout Asia and Europe, including Turkey, France, Iberia, Benelux and CEE. This follows the deal with ITVS GE and AMC/Sundance Channel Global for exclusive premiere window rights to the critically acclaimed drama in these regions. Created and written by Academy Award … [Read more...] about “Rectify” series two to premiere on Sundance Channel Global across Asia and Europe
ITV Studios Global Entertainment sells “Hell’s Kitchen USA” into Asia
ITV Studios Global Entertainment announced that it has secured deals for Hell’s Kitchen USA in Asia. Series 7-12 of the American series have been acquired by Discovery India, while series 11 has been bought by South Korea’s CJ. The Asian sales were negotiated by Hyeonza Hong, VP Sales, Asia, and Elsie Choi, Senior Sales Executive, Pan-Asia, S.E. Asia and India, for ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Hell’s Kitchen has now been produced in 13 territories worldwide, including the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment sells “Hell’s Kitchen USA” into Asia
AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced numerous personnel appointments and the acquisition of a wide array of award winning films and acclaimed series ahead of the company’s participation at Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Bali. Courtney Williams has been appointed to the newly created position of Managing Director of Business Development and Strategy, Asia Pacific, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. In addition, … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
MIPTV: ITV Studios and Screenz to launch dual screen apps
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has partnered with cross-media company Screenz to produce dual screen apps for three of its hit formats – Who Dares Sings, Four Weddings and Hell’s Kitchen, launching at MIPTV. The apps will be adapted for local markets, extending the reach of ITV Studios’ hit formats and offering international broadcast partners expanded content as well as a new way to engage with viewers beyond the television screen. Jean-Philippe Randisi, Executive … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios and Screenz to launch dual screen apps
MIPTV: ITV Studios Global Entertainment to launch ten new formats
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is set to launch a raft of new formats at MIPTV 2013, including: Pissed Off (ITV Studios Nordic for YLE), Magical Mystery Tour (12 Yard for Channel 4), Average Celebrities (12 Yard for BBC One), Cook Me The Money (Shiver for ITV), The Big Quiz (ITV Studios for ITV), Great Getaway (ITV Studios for ITV) and School’s Out (SO TV for BBC One). These join the major new formats that ITVS GE has already announced it is launching at the market: Boom Town … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios Global Entertainment to launch ten new formats