Q: Which genres of formats do you feel will still be popular/ less popular this year? A: Clients no longer approach us requesting specific genres any more; instead broadcasters are looking for something smart and cost-effective with an unusual twist to the concept, which will receive good ratings and sponsorship. Q: Which genre of formats do you see increased interest? A: As societies become more complex and people’s lives become complicated, a lot of people are becoming interested in the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment
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ITV Studios brings back “Saturday Night Takeaway” for MIPTV 2013
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is bringing a refreshed version of ITV Studios’ primetime entertainment format Saturday Night Takeaway to MIPTV 2013, after the show successfully returned on ITV in the UK on February 23, with a peak audience of 8.1 million and averaging 7.1 million across the show, making it the most watched programme of the night and ITV's highest rating Saturday night show so far this year. “Saturday Night Takeaway is a proven international hit format … [Read more...] about ITV Studios brings back “Saturday Night Takeaway” for MIPTV 2013
ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures GO ahead with “Thunderbirds”
ITV Studios and New Zealand-based Pukeko Pictures, in collaboration with Weta Workshop (Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings), are set to co-produce Thunderbirds are Go! (26 x 30’), a new children’s series debuting on ITV and UK’s CITV Channel in 2015. Featuring one of the world's most famous family of heroes, Thunderbirds are Go! will blast the five brave Tracy brothers back on to television screens piloting their incredible vehicles into impossible rescues across the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures GO ahead with “Thunderbirds”
BBC iPlayer comes to Sky+
London– BBC iPlayer, the BBC's VOD service, has launched on Sky+, bringing the best of the BBC's TV programmes directly to more than 6.7 million homes with a Sky+HD box and broadband connection. Audiences can access BBC iPlayer directly from Sky's on-demand programme guide, and choose from many of the BBC's popular shows, including Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders. BBC iPlayer is available alongside catch-up TV from Sky, ITV, Channel 5, with Channel 4's 4oD to be added … [Read more...] about BBC iPlayer comes to Sky+
Globecast brings ITV Granada HD to MEASAT-3
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has announced an agreement with GlobeCast to distribute ITV Granada in HD, via the MEASAT-3 satellite across Asia and the Middle East. Part of ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment, ITV Granada shows an array of contemporary entertainment, award-winning drama, comedy and reality shows from producers in the UK and around the world. The channel in standard definition is available throughout Asia and the Middle East, reaching over 6 … [Read more...] about Globecast brings ITV Granada HD to MEASAT-3
ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has signed a raft of deals for its hit drama franchises with broadcasters across Latin America, Asia and New Zealand ahead of MIPCOM 2012. In Asia Pacific, True Visions in Thailand and AXN Korea have acquired the second series of Case Histories (3x120’; Ruby Film and Television), while Prime TV New Zealand has bought series two of Monroe (6x60’; Mammoth Screen). Latin American cable network Pramer has acquired a 52-hour drama package for its … [Read more...] about ITVSGE concludes deals for hit dramas