ITV plc announced on May 7 that it has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Leftfield Entertainment Group from its founder and CEO Brent Montgomery. This acquisition, which has already gained regulatory approval, makes ITV Studios US Group the largest unscripted independent producer in the U.S. and will be earnings enhancing from day one. Leftfield is a fast growing U.S. independent producer of reality programmes who sold its first series in 2008. Leftfield also owns Sirens Media and … [Read more...] about ITV acquires Leftfield Entertainment Group
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Micah Hewson promoted at ITV Studios Australia
Micah Hewson has been promoted to Head of Development at ITV Studios Australia, effective immediately, reporting to Ben Ulm, the newly appointed Head of Content. Hewson will work closely with Ben Ulm and other genre heads to develop innovative programming and third party opportunities with broadcasters. Hewson refined his craft for producing, creating and adapting television formats at Southern Star Entertainment (Endemol) as an executive producer working with Australian free-to-air … [Read more...] about Micah Hewson promoted at ITV Studios Australia
Ben Ulm appointed Head of Content at ITV Studios Australia
Signalling its commitment to the television market, the UK broadcaster and production company, under Jacoby's leadership, has created this new position to further cultivate ITV Studios as a leading content producer in Australia. Over his 30-year television career, Ulm has developed and produced content for all Australian free-to-air networks, subscription television, UK broadcasters as well as U.S. networks overseeing factual, entertainment, reality, and lifestyle productions. Ulm most recently … [Read more...] about Ben Ulm appointed Head of Content at ITV Studios Australia
ITV Studios enters exclusive deal with Komixx Entertainment
Sherman Oaks, California – ITV Studios America has entered into an exclusive producer deal with Komixx Entertainment Inc (Komixx), Orly Adelson, President of ITV Studios America, announced on April 16. Komixx is an entertainment rights owner and content production company based in the UK, which has recently expanded into the U.S. Komixx sources rights through its wide range of relationships in the creative industries including its exclusive relationship with major book publisher The Random … [Read more...] about ITV Studios enters exclusive deal with Komixx Entertainment
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 2014 wrap-up
Cannes, France – 11,000 television and digital executives, including some 4,000 buyers, descended on Cannes this week for the 51st edition of MIPTV. With a central theme “the new age of storytelling”, MIPTV witnessed the continued development of high-end drama and formats originating from around the world, strong co-production activity, an emerging international market for online content creators – reflected in the inaugural MIP Digital Fronts – and a coming … [Read more...] about MIPTV 2014 wrap-up