ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has closed a deal with UKTV in Australia for 227 hours of drama and entertainment programming.UKTV has acquired a number of ITVS GE’s detective drama franchises, including Inspector Morse (33 x 120’) and three series of the recent spin-off Lewis (12 x 120’), five series of A Touch Of Frost (14 x 120’) starring Sir David Jason and Prime Suspect (15 x 120’) starring Dame Helen Mirren.It … [Read more...] about ITV Studios sells 227-hour package to Australia’s UKTV
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ITV Granada to rebrand as ITV Choice
Hong Kong – ITV Granada, part of ITV Studios Global Entertainment, has announced a forthcoming rebrand, as part of ITV’s company wide rebrand which was unveiled in January this year. The new look will be revealed for the first time during primetime on March 25, before Four Weddings Australia. The channel rebrand includes a change of name, from ITV Granada to ITV Choice, a new logo, and refreshed on-air idents. The upcoming changes will align the channel more closely with the new ITV … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to rebrand as ITV Choice
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
ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
Hong Kong – ITV Granada, part of ITV STUDIOS, has unveiled plans to broadcast the channel in HD on MEASAT-3 from September. It will join the MEASAT-3 HD video distribution platform at 91.5°E for viewers across Asia and the Middle East. Given the rapid expansion of the channel since its 2009 launch, the move to HD will strengthen the programme offering to pay-TV platforms across the region. Audiences will soon be able to enjoy an enhanced … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to launch in HD across Asia, the Middle East
