ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a deal with Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV for a second series of ITV Studios’ hit format Come Dine With Me. Globo TV will produce another 30 episode series. The first series aired in summer 2012 and attracted a 32% share of viewing. Tobi de Graaff, Director of Global Television Distribution, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said, “Our initial deal with Globo TV marked the first airing of Europe’s most watched format in … [Read more...] about Globo TV orders more “Come Dine With Me” from ITV Studios
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ITV Studios brings “Come Dine With Me” to India
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for hit ITV Studios format Come Dine With Me. Indian broadcaster Star India Private Limited has commissioned a 40 x 30’ series from Miditech to air on the Star Network. The deal marks the first time a local version of the format has been made in Asia and brings the total number of international territories producing the show to 36. According to a research report published by Digital TV Research, Come Dine With Me is … [Read more...] about ITV Studios brings “Come Dine With Me” to India
Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new deal for ITV Studios’ hit format Popstar To Operastar with Vietnamese production company Cattiensa. Cattiensa will produce an 8 x 90’ series to air on VTV3 in Vietnam in 2013. Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “We’re delighted that Vietnamese viewers are going to have the opportunity to see their favourite popstars take on the challenge of opera. The outstanding … [Read more...] about Vietnam signs up for ITV Studios’ Popstar to Operastar
Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that Ruth Clarke has been appointed Director of Acquisitions and Co-Productions. Clarke joins the company from Shine International, where she is SVP, Head of EMEA. Reporting to Maria Kyriacou, Managing Director of ITVS GE, Clarke will be responsible for overseeing ITVS GE’s acquisition and co-production strategy, contributing to international growth through partnerships with ITV Studios and external producers worldwide. Maria … [Read more...] about Ruth Clarke joins ITV Studios Global Entertainment