Keshet International (KI) has completed numerous deals with broadcasters across Europe, Asia, and Australia for a raft of factual, documentary, and entertainment series. Keren Shahar, KI’s COO and President of Distribution, says, “Even though we and our clients are still unable to travel, our shows definitely are – all over the world! With many of our most popular titles being re-ordered by broadcasters in the UK, our slate of escapist content with take-out continues to grow – great news for … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes raft of tape sales in Europe, Asia, and Australia
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Love Island goes to two series a year
Viewers will no longer have to wait a year for their next instalment of TV’s most talked about summer series, as ITV confirmed that during 2020 there will be two series of Love Island on ITV2. Love Island is the most watched programme of the year for adults aged 16-34, across any channel. The show has hit new heights in its fifth series this summer, breaking the 6 million viewers mark for the first time, in terms of four-screen consolidated viewing. There … [Read more...] about Love Island goes to two series a year
ITV2 commissions Celebrity Showmance
ITV2 has commissioned Keshet UK’s new high-concept comedy entertainment show, Celebrity Showmance (6 x 60’). Narrated by UK comedian, actor and rapper Doc Brown, Celebrity Showmance sees six single celebrities paired into three very unlikely ‘couples’ who go to hilarious lengths to convince the public that they’re in a real, romantic relationship. In each episode, the three new celebrity couples: Chloe Sims (TOWIE) & 5ive pop star Abz Love, socialite Lady Victoria … [Read more...] about ITV2 commissions Celebrity Showmance
ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
CBS Studios International and ITV2 announced a deal for the exclusive, first-window broadcast and VOD rights to the new drama, Scorpion. The show will launch on ITV2 in 2015. “We are thrilled to be working with ITV to bring Scorpion’s unique and action packed storylines to British audiences,” said Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International. “Scorpion will undoubtedly add sizzle to ITV2’s schedule this autumn.” Angela … [Read more...] about ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
Foxtel Australia and TVA Group Canada acquire Keshet’s “Girlfri3nds UK”
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution and production arm of Israel’s Keshet Media Group, has sold ITV2 UK’s version of its successful dating format Girlfri3nds to TVA Group in Canada and the premium Australian subscription television network, Foxtel. TVA Group has bought the complete first and second UK seasons of the show (16 x 1 hour) for its MOI&cie subscription channel (Oprah The Big Interview, One Born Every Minute) and began airing … [Read more...] about Foxtel Australia and TVA Group Canada acquire Keshet’s “Girlfri3nds UK”
ITV Studios to launch “The Big Reunion” format at MIPTV
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will launch ITV Studios’ entertainment format The Big Reunion (8 x 60’) at MIPTV. Originally commissioned by ITV2 and produced under Potato, Creative Director Michael Kelpie’s new ITV Studios’ production label, The Big Reunion re-unites chart-topping pop groups in a TV event. The series delves into the lives of former pop bands, exploring what happened after they slipped out of the charts in their home country and brings … [Read more...] about ITV Studios to launch “The Big Reunion” format at MIPTV
