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
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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
Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Banijay Rights today announces ITV in the UK has acquired Bali 2002, the new four-part drama that explores the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist attacks on the Indonesian island 20 years ago. The drama will air on new streaming service ITVX next year. Co-produced by Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime for Stan and 9Network in Australia, the deal marks the first international sale for this powerful drama series - struck ahead of the final day of MIPCOM in … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Studio Ramsay Global & Kitchen Factory Productions announce French format deal for Next Level Chef
Kitchen Factory Productions, Chef Cyril Lignac, producer Matthieu Jean-Toscani and Studio Ramsay Global, Gordon Ramsay’s worldwide production venture created with FOX Entertainment, today announced the French format acquisition of the hit competition series, Next Level Chef. Set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor containing a different kitchen featuring culinary equipment and ingredients matching their environment -- from the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of … [Read more...] about Studio Ramsay Global & Kitchen Factory Productions announce French format deal for Next Level Chef
Passion Distribution announces Autumn 2022 slate
Passion Distribution announces a packed slate of programming for MIPCOM 2022 including bold factual entertainment title SEND NUDES: BODY SOS and landmark event documentary series DINOSAUR WITH STEPHEN FRY. Factual entertainment series SEND NUDES: BODY SOS (10 x 60’) is a warm-hearted, transformational series which offers people with very personal body hang-ups, the opportunity to look into the possible future, via 3D animated avatars, to show them an ideal of what they could look like if they … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces Autumn 2022 slate
Media Musketeers heads to MIPCOM 2022 with major slate
European executive production company Media Musketeers will attend MIPCOM with a slate of six key titles, including Pulse, Un Prophète, The Paradise, Essex County, Crimson Crown and Faithless. The company, which finances and co-produces high-end TV series and films, is working with ITV Studios, Abacus Media Rights and MediaPro and others to distribute these titles around the world. Sebastien Janin, Managing Partner Media Musketeers, said of the slate, “We are excited to bring these high-end, … [Read more...] about Media Musketeers heads to MIPCOM 2022 with major slate
