ITV has announced the commission of a second season of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama The Dry for ITVX, which will be produced by Element Pictures (part of Fremantle), in association with Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland and ITV Studios, in partnership with RTÉ. Award-winning playwright and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Nancy Harris (Dates) and acclaimed director Paddy Breathnach (Viva, Rosie) will return to helm the second season, which will stream exclusively on ITVX next year. The first … [Read more...] about ITV commissions second series of BAFTA-nominated comedy The Dry for ITVX
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Series Mania announces guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues
Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director, announces today the prestigious line-up of guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues set for March 23. This one-day summit brings together European lawmakers and international TV industry leaders to encourage joint reflection on the challenges facing the industry and to promote international cooperation. The event is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues
Tomorrow Studios to adapt Envision Entertainment/Nippon TV show Connected for the US market
CONNECTED: The Homebound Detective, the successful Japanese crime format produced by global content firm Envision Entertainment and Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV, has been optioned for adaption in the U.S. market by Tomorrow Studios, an ITV Studios partnership. Envision Entertainment and Nippon TV will co-produce the series with Tomorrow Studios. CONNECTED: THE HOMEBOUND DETECTIVE follows Ataru Aida, an agoraphobic young man who still lives in his childhood bedroom. When he is … [Read more...] about Tomorrow Studios to adapt Envision Entertainment/Nippon TV show Connected for the US market
Love Island celebrates its 25th territory
ITV Studios’ and Motion Content Group’s award-winning global hit format Love Island is reaching its 25th territory, with Albania and Malta joining the long list of Love Island lovers! In Albania, the reality dating phenomenon has been commissioned by TV Klan for two seasons. It will be hosted by Luana Vjollca, with the first season scheduled to air in spring 2023, while in Malta the hottest show will hit TVM in May 2023, where it will be produced by Media Exclusive … [Read more...] about Love Island celebrates its 25th territory
ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
ITV Studios today announced a new milestone in the expansion of its international scripted footprint, acquiring a majority stake in the multi-award winning Australian production company, Lingo Pictures. Led by two of the most prolific and respected drama producers in the market, Helen Bowden and Jason Stephens, Lingo Pictures will be ITV Studios’ first ever Australian scripted label. Helen and Jason will continue to head up the business based in Sydney. As part of the wider ITV Studios Group, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios expands its scripted production base with first ever Australian drama label, Lingo Pictures
ITV announces recommission of topical chat show The John Bishop Show
Award-winning comedy superstar and actor John Bishop is back for a second series of his successful Saturday night topical chat show for ITV and ITVX, The John Bishop Show. After completing a hugely successful sold-out arena tour and starring in the latest series of Doctor Who, John is back for six more shows bringing viewers a mix of his trademark everyman stand-up, reviewing the week’s events and shooting the breeze with some very special celebrity guests from the world of film, TV, music and … [Read more...] about ITV announces recommission of topical chat show The John Bishop Show
