YLE in Finland has commissioned The Big Reunion (8 x 60’ + 1 x 90’). The entertainment format from ITV Studios division Potato reunites chart-topping pop groups in an unmissable TV event. The series delves into the lives of former pop bands, exploring what happened after they slipped out of the charts and bringing them back together. Each band will go through an intense training period before they step back onto the stage to perform once again in front of thousands of fans. … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Nordic to produce formats for Finland, Denmark and Norway
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ITV Studios secures international deals for “Big Star’s Little Star”
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”
ITV acquires Leftfield Entertainment Group
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
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
