London – Los Angeles and London based formats company Small World IFT announced a major new commission for primetime celebrity sports competition format Eternal Glory, as UK commercial broadcaster ITV order a six-part series for launch later this year. In the deal, brokered by Small World as part of its recently announced pact with Belgium’s The New Flemish Primitives (TNFP), Eternal Glory will be produced in the UK by Twofour. It was commissioned by ITV’s Kate Maddigan. … [Read more...] about ITV seeks ‘Eternal Glory’ from Small World IFT
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“Chrisley Knows Best” reaches UK
Chrisley Knows Best London – Independent distributor all3media International is bringing Atlanta’s first family of fabulous to the UK as part of a host of new global deals for Maverick TV and all3media America’s factual entertainment reality series Chrisley Knows Best. The UK’s ITV has acquired both seasons one and two (20x30’) for primetime broadcast on its lifestyle and entertainment channel ITVBe. Chrisley Knows Best, which originally aired on USA Network and … [Read more...] about “Chrisley Knows Best” reaches UK
A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
New York – Paul Buccieri has been appointed President, A&E® and History®. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks®, to whom Buccieri will report. The appointment becomes effective early next year. Buccieri will oversee all content creation, programming, brand development and marketing for A&E and History and their affiliated brands. A&E and History General Managers David McKillop and Dirk Hoogstra will now report to Buccieri. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
“This Morning” returns for new series
It’s back to school for ITV’s flagship daytime programme This Morning as the team return for a new series on September 1. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will welcome viewers from a new sofa whilst new girl Amanda Holden will be on stand-by should Holly go into labour early with her third child! Amanda said, “It’s such an exciting time for Holly and I am really happy to be stepping in whilst she is on maternity leave. I’ve worked with Phillip before and it … [Read more...] about “This Morning” returns for new series
“Off Their Rockers” returns to ITV for third series
Building on the success of previous series, ITV has ordered a third instalment of hidden camera format Off Their Rockers, produced by Red Arrow’s CPL Productions. Proving that age really is nothing but a number, Off Their Rockers sees cheeky OAPs hit the streets of Britain again on a fearless mission – to play an assortment of light-hearted pranks, mischievous set pieces and carefully crafted stunts on the public. Claire Zolkwer, Commissioning Editor, Comedy Entertainment for ITV … [Read more...] about “Off Their Rockers” returns to ITV for third series
ITV confirms new free to air channel ITVBe launch date
ITV confirmed on July 22 new free to air channel ITVBe is to launch on October 8. The new channel will be dedicated to lifestyle and entertainment programming, celebrating real life and real people. ITVBe will be the exclusive home of The Only Way Is Essex as well as other UK original commissions and a range of American acquired shows. The ITVBe branding has been produced in-house by ITV Creative. Details of schedule and broadcast hours will be confirmed closer to … [Read more...] about ITV confirms new free to air channel ITVBe launch date