ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has renewed its multi-year output deal with TVNZ in New Zealand. TVNZ will get a first look at ITVS GE’s programming across all genres, including drama, entertainment, factual entertainment and documentaries. As part of the output agreement, TVNZ has acquired new period drama Breathless starring Jack Davenport (ITV Studios; 6 x 60’), the second series of Mr Selfridge starring Jeremy Piven (ITV Studios; 10 x … [Read more...] about ITV Studios renews output deal with TVNZ
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ITV recommissions “Mr Selfridge”
Mr Selfridge season 1 ITV has commissioned Mr Selfridge for another series, following season 1’s strong ratings. According to the broadcaster, since its debut last month, Mr Selfridge has achieved a peak episode audience of 9.4 million viewers, making it the most watched new ITV drama series, by top episode, since Scott and Bailey in May 2011. Mr Selfridge is currently averaging 8.5 million viewers, based on consolidated data. The second series, produced by ITV Studios, will see Jeremy … [Read more...] about ITV recommissions “Mr Selfridge”
MIPCOM: ITVGSE secures sales for dramas
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has secured a raft of deals for three of its major international drama series: Mr Selfridge, Falcón and Endeavour. Highly anticipated ITV Studios period drama Mr Selfridge (1x90’ + 9x60’) has been pre-sold to Ireland’s TV3, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK and Finnish public broadcaster YLE. These pre-sales follow the previous deals secured for the drama with MASTERPIECE on PBS in the USA, the Seven … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ITVGSE secures sales for dramas
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
ITVSGE to launch six new formats at MIPCOM
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) is set to launch a host of major new formats at MIPCOM 2012: Surprise Surprise, Marry Me?, Top Dog Model, Don’t Blow The Inheritance, Fool… and Prime Suspect. These join Red or Black? and The Audience in the formats line-up. Mike Beale, Director of International Formats, ITV Studios, said: “We are delighted to be unveiling a strong line-up of new formats this market. Our portfolio contains a wide variety of shows that transcend … [Read more...] about ITVSGE to launch six new formats at MIPCOM
