Global video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers. Launched in December 2022, ITVX delivers a mix of live linear content, curated FAST channels, and an extensive VOD library ranging from new programme exclusives, premium dramas, documentaries, US series, comedy and reality shows to blockbuster … [Read more...] about Accedo Supports ITV to Extend ITVX to Sony PlayStation 4 and 5
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Hulu acquires Twofour’s groundbreaking queer dating series I Kissed A Girl & I Kissed a Boy from ITV Studios
ITV Studios and Hulu have closed a package deal that will see it become the US home of the first two seasons of Twofour’s groundbreaking queer dating series I Kissed A…I Kissed a Boy is slated to premiere on Hulu on 15 June as part of the streamer’s “Hulu Has Pride” LGBTQ+ month-long celebration. Season two – I Kissed a Girl – will exclusively premiere on the US streamer later this year. The award-winning I Kissed A Boy, which aired in 2023 was the UK’s first ever gay dating show. I Kissed A … [Read more...] about Hulu acquires Twofour’s groundbreaking queer dating series I Kissed A Girl & I Kissed a Boy from ITV Studios
ITV Studios announces expanded roles for its senior global partnerships team
ITV Studios is expanding the roles of two senior members of its global partnerships team. Tom Clark, who joined in October 2023 as EVP Commercial Strategy, reporting to Ruth Berry Managing Director, takes on the expanded role of EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. In his new role he will oversee three regional sales EVPs: Gisela Aismus Minnbergh for EMEA, Augustus Dulgaro for APAC, and the current vacancy formerly held by Greg Johnson for the Americas; as well as Jurian van der Meer, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces expanded roles for its senior global partnerships team
ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
The heart-breaking, real-life story of a mother’s love, courage and determination to change the Double Jeopardy Law, and see her daughter’s murderer brought to justice, is to be dramatised by ITV starring Sheridan Smith as the woman who took on the Criminal Justice System. Written by screenwriter Jamie Crichton (All Creatures Great and Small, The Last Kingdom, Grantchester) the series recounts how tenacious mother of three, Ann Ming, battled for 15 years so that her daughter’s murderer could … [Read more...] about ITV and Hera Pictures announce I Fought The Law starring Sheridan Smith
Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
A brand new independent production company with a focus on premium scripted content has opened in London. Alef UK, headed by leading writer/director Gilles Bannier (Blue Lights, Trigger Point) as Creative Director, is set to develop, create and produce high-end scripted programming for global platforms and broadcasters. A stand-alone subsidiary of Paris-based, award-winning production house Alef One, led by Nora Melhli (The Tunnel, Carlos Ghosn: The Last Flight), Alef UK will build its own … [Read more...] about Alef UK opens in London with writer/director Gilles Bannier appointed as Creative Director
CAKE signs deal with ITVX on animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a deal with ITV on two seasons of animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show (26 x 11’). Produced by Vancouver-based Mainframe Studios (Team Zenko Go, Sony Pictures Television - Kids Octonauts: Above & Beyond, Spin Master’s Unicorn Academy) and Studio 71, The Guava Juice Show is set to stream on ITVX later this Autumn. The Guava Juice Show follows the wacky and wild adventures of 14-year-old Roi and his best friends, … [Read more...] about CAKE signs deal with ITVX on animated comedy adventure The Guava Juice Show