Greg Johnson has been promoted to Executive Vice President, EMEA & Americas, ITV Studios Entertainment (ITVS GE). Johnson’s expanded remit will see him lead the EMEA sales team in addition to his existing role overseeing Americas distribution. He continues to report to Ruth Berry, Managing Director, ITVS GE. Johnson joined ITVS GE in 2013 and has since led a team that doubled the size of the Americas distribution business, closing deals such as Hulu’s commission of Harlots, the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios promotes Greg Johnson
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ITV Studios heads to MIPCOM 2017 with Love Island
ITV Studios (ITVS) has unveiled its unscripted slate for MIPCOM 2017, which will once again be headlined by its smash hit format, Love Island. Following the record–breaking success of series three on ITV2 in the UK this year, and the successful launch of the show on RTL2 in Germany earlier this month, the interactive reality dating show will lead a portfolio of new formats from across the ITVS group, including Big Star Bigger Star (12 Yard), Cram (Possessed/ITV Studios Australia) and Eat, Shop, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios heads to MIPCOM 2017 with Love Island
ITV Studios renews deal with TVNZ
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has extended its output agreement with TVNZ in New Zealand for all ITVS GE content. The multi-year deal, which renews next year, means TVNZ will continue to have first look across all ITVS GE genres including drama, entertainment, factual entertainment and documentaries. As well as airing new series including Victoria, Cold Feet and Prime Suspect: Tennison, TVNZ will continue to show some of ITVS GE’s most popular series from Coronation … [Read more...] about ITV Studios renews deal with TVNZ
ITV Studios Finland produces Threesome
ITV Studios Finland is to produce a series of the scripted format Threesome for the leading VOD service in Finland, Elisa Viihde. Filming on the 10-episode series begins later this month. The ITV Studios Global Entertainment format was originally produced in the UK by Big Talk Productions for Comedy Central. Pete Paavolainen, CEO, ITV Studios Finland, said: “We are extremely happy to bring this unique and bold comedy to Finland. Both the themes and the dialogue, which is fresh and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Finland produces Threesome
ITV Studios Global Entertainment takes 60 minute makeover internationally
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will take 60 Minute Makeover to the international market following the announcement of its commission in the UK. A new 20 x 60 series of the show, which first aired in 2004 and is produced by ITV Studios’ factual entertainment label Shiver, has been ordered by UK channel Quest Red and will air later this year. Accordingly ITVS GE will now look to bring the format to the attention of global buyers as it plans ahead to MIPCOM in … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment takes 60 minute makeover internationally
Come Dine With Me commissioned In Spain
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that its international hit format, Come Dine With Me, is coming to Spain. Ven A Cenar Conmigo will be produced for Mediaset España’s Cuatro channel by Warner Bros. International Television Production Spain (WBITVP Spain), who acquired the format rights. Each week five contestants will battle it out to be rewarded with the ‘ultimate dinner party host’ title and win a cash prize of 3,000 euros. The deal with WBITVP … [Read more...] about Come Dine With Me commissioned In Spain