ITV and sports charity Join In announced on June 2 that they are partnering for the launch of a new ITV Local Heroes campaign to encourage volunteering in local sport, setting a target of generating interest in volunteering in community sport from a further 100,000 new volunteers. As part of its on-going commitment to grass-roots sport, and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy, Join In is partnering with ITV to connect viewers who register interest in volunteering with opportunities at … [Read more...] about ITV and Join In partner for new campaign
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Ben Ulm appointed Head of Content at ITV Studios Australia
Signalling its commitment to the television market, the UK broadcaster and production company, under Jacoby's leadership, has created this new position to further cultivate ITV Studios as a leading content producer in Australia. Over his 30-year television career, Ulm has developed and produced content for all Australian free-to-air networks, subscription television, UK broadcasters as well as U.S. networks overseeing factual, entertainment, reality, and lifestyle productions. Ulm most recently … [Read more...] about Ben Ulm appointed Head of Content at ITV Studios Australia
ITV Studios enters exclusive deal with Komixx Entertainment
Sherman Oaks, California – ITV Studios America has entered into an exclusive producer deal with Komixx Entertainment Inc (Komixx), Orly Adelson, President of ITV Studios America, announced on April 16. Komixx is an entertainment rights owner and content production company based in the UK, which has recently expanded into the U.S. Komixx sources rights through its wide range of relationships in the creative industries including its exclusive relationship with major book publisher The Random … [Read more...] about ITV Studios enters exclusive deal with Komixx Entertainment
ITV Studios GE closes deal with prod co 42
Set up in 2013, 42 has a background in feature film production and ITVS GE will work closely with them as they move into television. They have several series already in development with broadcasters as well as close ties with the U.S. creative industries. Ruth Clarke, Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with 42 to develop strong dramas for international distribution. Their track record in quality film … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE closes deal with prod co 42
MIPTV 2014 wrap-up
Cannes, France – 11,000 television and digital executives, including some 4,000 buyers, descended on Cannes this week for the 51st edition of MIPTV. With a central theme “the new age of storytelling”, MIPTV witnessed the continued development of high-end drama and formats originating from around the world, strong co-production activity, an emerging international market for online content creators – reflected in the inaugural MIP Digital Fronts – and a coming … [Read more...] about MIPTV 2014 wrap-up
MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
Cannes – ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of programming deals totalling more than 500 hours with digital platforms and TV broadcasters across China and Thailand. ITVS GE has signed a multi-year drama output deal with Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The agreement sees ITVS GE providing over 100 hours annually of its market-leading drama content, including titles such as the Golden Globe award-winning Dancing on the Edge and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
