ITV Studios announced it has appointed David Mott to the post of Chief Executive Officer, ITV Studios Australia. Mott will take up his post in November from his current role of Managing Director of Nine Network, Perth and Network Program Executive. He will report to Maria Kyriacou, MD of ITV Studios Global Entertainment and Rest of World. Prior to Nine Network, he led Network Ten’s brand repositioning with a targeted content commissioning strategy as Chief Programming Officer. He had held … [Read more...] about ITV Australia appoints new CEO
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MIPCOM 2015: ITV introduces new formats
ITV Studios is set to launch a raft of new entertainment, game show and factual formats at MIPCOM 2015, led byLove Island and Pick Me. The other titles include 5 Star Family Reunion, Emergency Room, BBQ Champ, Dream Day, Guess This House, The Instant Gardener, and Hello Campers. Mike Beale, EVP of Global Development and Formats for ITV Studios, says, “We’re launching a variety of new formats at MIPCOM, originating from a number of creative … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2015: ITV introduces new formats
ITV Studios makes appointment
ITV Studios has appointed David Christopher to the newly created role of Director of International Commercial and Digital. Sitting within the Formats team, David will report to Mike Beale, EVP of Global Development and Formats. David will be responsible for the 360-degree exploitation of ITV Studios’ global format brands, including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Hell’s Kitchen,Come Dine With Me, Saturday Night Takeaway and The Chase, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios makes appointment
“Thunderbirds Are Go” series two
ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures have been commissioned by CITV to make a second series of Thunderbirds Are Go, the major new reinvention of the iconic children’s show, ahead of the premiere of series one. CITV has ordered a second 26 x 30’ series of Thunderbirds Are Go to air in 2016 and 2017. The new children’s series is set to premiere on ITV and CITV in spring 2015, 50 years after the TV debut of the classic show. This follows the news that ITV Studios Global Entertainment … [Read more...] about “Thunderbirds Are Go” series two
ITV Studios Global Entertainment collaborates with Universal Music Group
Sing My Song ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) and Universal Music Group are working together to bring Sing My Song to a worldwide audience. Sing My Song is Star China’s new hit primetime entertainment show, which ITVS GE distributes as a TV format internationally. Under this collaboration, Universal Music Group will be involved with the international territories that acquire the Sing My Song format from ITVS GE to produce locally. Universal Music will support the local … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment collaborates with Universal Music Group
ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
CBS Studios International and ITV2 announced a deal for the exclusive, first-window broadcast and VOD rights to the new drama, Scorpion. The show will launch on ITV2 in 2015. “We are thrilled to be working with ITV to bring Scorpion’s unique and action packed storylines to British audiences,” said Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International. “Scorpion will undoubtedly add sizzle to ITV2’s schedule this autumn.” Angela … [Read more...] about ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”





