ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for hit ITV Studios format Come Dine With Me. Indian broadcaster Star India Private Limited has commissioned a 40 x 30’ series from Miditech to air on the Star Network. The deal marks the first time a local version of the format has been made in Asia and brings the total number of international territories producing the show to 36. According to a research report published by Digital TV Research, Come Dine With Me is … [Read more...] about ITV Studios brings “Come Dine With Me” to India
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Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for ITV Studios’ hit format Popstar To Operastar with Vietnamese production company Cattiensa. Cattiensa will produce an 8 x 90’ series to air on VTV3 in Vietnam in 2013. Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We’re delighted that Vietnamese viewers are going to have the opportunity to see their favourite popstars take on the challenge of opera. The outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
MIPCOM: ITVGSE secures sales for dramas
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has secured a raft of deals for three of its major international drama series: Mr Selfridge, Falcón and Endeavour. Highly anticipated ITV Studios period drama Mr Selfridge (1x90’ + 9x60’) has been pre-sold to Ireland’s TV3, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK and Finnish public broadcaster YLE. These pre-sales follow the previous deals secured for the drama with MASTERPIECE on PBS in the USA, the Seven … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ITVGSE secures sales for dramas
ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has signed a raft of deals for its hit drama franchises with broadcasters across Latin America, Asia and New Zealand ahead of MIPCOM 2012. In Asia Pacific, True Visions in Thailand and AXN Korea have acquired the second series of Case Histories (3x120’; Ruby Film and Television), while Prime TV New Zealand has bought series two of Monroe (6x60’; Mammoth Screen). Latin American cable network Pramer has acquired a 52-hour drama package for its … [Read more...] about ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas
ITVSGE to launch six new formats at MIPCOM
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) is set to launch a host of major new formats at MIPCOM 2012: Surprise Surprise, Marry Me?, Top Dog Model, Don’t Blow The Inheritance, Fool… and Prime Suspect. These join Red or Black? and The Audience in the formats line-up. Mike Beale, Director of International Formats, ITV Studios, said: “We are delighted to be unveiling a strong line-up of new formats this market. Our portfolio contains a wide variety of shows that transcend … [Read more...] about ITVSGE to launch six new formats at MIPCOM
Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that Ruth Clarke has been appointed Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions. Clarke joins the company from Shine International, where she is SVP, Head of EMEA. Reporting to Maria Kyriacou, Managing Director of ITVS GE, Clarke will be responsible for overseeing ITVS GE’s acquisition and co-production strategy, contributing to international growth through partnerships with ITV Studios and external producers worldwide. Maria … [Read more...] about Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
