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
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ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
Hong Kong – ITV Granada, part of ITV STUDIOS, has unveiled plans to broadcast the channel in HD on MEASAT-3 from September. It will join the MEASAT-3 HD video distribution platform at 91.5°E for viewers across Asia and the Middle East. Given the rapid expansion of the channel since its 2009 launch, the move to HD will strengthen the programme offering to pay-TV platforms across the region. Audiences will soon be able to enjoy an enhanced … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
ITV Studios partners Israeli broadcaster
ITV has joined forces with leading Israeli broadcaster Reshet to form a strategic development and production partnership, as the UK producer-broadcaster continues to invest and strengthen its creative pipeline. The new venture will see the two companies jointly source, develop and produce formats in Israel for both the Reshet network and the international market including the U.S. Paul Buccieri, Managing Director ITV Studios International and President & CEO of ITV Studios America, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios partners Israeli broadcaster
Theme nights for primetime
Hong Kong – ITV Granada announced the launch of its primetime theme nights, due to start in September. Simon Li, Channel Manager of ITV Granada, said, “Our primetime theme nights let viewers know what to expect every night of the week – it’s an appointment to view television.” Theme nights include Crime Night Monday, Ladies Night, Action Packed Thursday and TGI Friday, featuring shows such as Four Weddings UK, Battlefield Detectives and Forty Something. … [Read more...] about Theme nights for primetime
Paul Buccieri oversees ITV Studios International
Paul Buccieri has been appointed Managing Director of ITV Studios International, in an announcement by Adam Crozier at the ITV plc interim results presentation. In his new role, Paul will develop and oversee the business’ international strategy with responsibility for leading growth through international production and exploitation of ITV Studios’ brands. Reporting to Kevin Lygo, Managing Director ITV Studios, Buccieri will continue to have overall responsibility for ITV Studios … [Read more...] about Paul Buccieri oversees ITV Studios International
Titanic green lit for production
London - ITV Studios Global Entertainment, ITV Studios, Lookout Point, Global TV and ABC Television Network confirmed the major television project Titanic, written by Julian Fellowes, is now green lit for production. Distributor ITV Studios Global Entertainment, along with co-production and finance company Lookout Point, has secured broadcast partners in America (ABC), Australia (Channel Seven), Canada (Global), Ireland (TV3), New Zealand (TVNZ) Portugal (SIC), Sweden (SVT) and UK (ITV1). The … [Read more...] about Titanic green lit for production