ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that it is to distribute a range of ambitious, quality new scripted series: Texas Rising, Aquarius, The Good Witch and Schitt’s Creek. The news follows the launch of epic TV drama series The Great Fire at MIPTV on April 7. The Great Fire Highly-anticipated U.S. drama Texas Rising boasts an all-star cast including Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser and Ray Liotta, while two-time Golden Globe award-winner David Duchovny stars in tense, new … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios unveils new titles for distribution
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MIPTV: ITV Studios to distribute Star China’s “Sing My Song”
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a landmark deal to distribute Star China’s hit primetime entertainment series, Sing My Song to the global television market. This marks the first time that an original Chinese talent show format has been exported internationally. Sing My Song is a studio-based music contest, searching for the best original songs in the nation. Four of the music industry’s most accomplished singer-songwriters share their experience and expertise as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios to distribute Star China’s “Sing My Song”
Banijay Spain partners ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Paris and London – Banijay Group and ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) have signed an exclusive multi-year agreement which will see Banijay Spain, formed of leading producers Cuarzo and DLO Producciones, representing ITVS GE’s slate of international hit formats throughout the country. Brokered by Banijay International, the deal will see Banijay Spain handling the adaptation and production of ITVS GE’s global formats for local audiences. This includes primetime titles … [Read more...] about Banijay Spain partners ITV Studios Global Entertainment
The Netherlands to adapt “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”
RTL5 has commissioned Ik Ben Een Ster, Haal Me Hier Uit! (8 x 60’) to be produced in Dutch-speaking Suriname, in South America. It will launch in spring 2014 in the Netherlands. This follows the annual ITV Studios Formats 2014 event, at which ITVS GE’s new formats slate was presented to an audience of over 100 buyers from around the world. Tobias de Graff, Director of Global Television Distribution for ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “I’m A … [Read more...] about The Netherlands to adapt “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”
ITV acquires “Teen Wolf” producer DiGa
ITV will make an upfront cash payment for a 51% stake in DiGa Vision with a put and call option to buy the remainder of the company. The put and call option could be exercised from between three and six years, with the total amount paid linked to the performance of the company over that period. The multiple paid is similar to the range paid on ITV’s previous acquisitions. The acquisition represents another step forward in ITV’s strategy of building a strong international … [Read more...] about ITV acquires “Teen Wolf” producer DiGa
Electric Sky gets worldwide rights to Ryan Giggs doc
UK and Hong Kong based distributor Electric Sky has secured international rights to Fulwell 73’s new one-off doc, The Life of Ryan, a 60-minute film that follows Manchester United's most capped player and Wasserman client, Ryan Giggs. Ryan Giggs The Life of Ryan looks back at Giggs’ celebrated 24 record-breaking years at the club; with video diary, archival footage, exclusive access and interviews showing what it’s really like to play football for … [Read more...] about Electric Sky gets worldwide rights to Ryan Giggs doc
