ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is set to launch a number of new scripted titles at MIPCOM 2014, led by US drama Aquarius, comedy Schitt’s Creek, period drama Poldark and Scandinavian mystery thriller Jordskott. Maria Kyriacou, MD of ITV Studios Global Entertainment and ROW said, “Our MIPCOM 2014 scripted slate is truly international, coming from the territories associated with the best scripted content: major North American drama and comedy in Aquarius and … [Read more...] about ITVS GE to launch scripted content at MIPCOM
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ITV Studios GE signs first international TV deal for “Thunderbirds Are Go!”
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed its first international TV broadcast deal with Australia’s free-to-air Nine Network for Thunderbirds Are Go!, ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures’ major new reinvention of the iconic children’s show. The deal will see Thunderbirds Are Go! airing on Nine’s youth-skewing digital channel GO! in its children’s programming block. The series will also be available for viewers to catch-up via 9jumpin’s … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE signs first international TV deal for “Thunderbirds Are Go!”
ITV Studios GE announces three regional leaders
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) announced on May 15 that it is to combine its Home Entertainment, Digital and TV operations under three regional leaders. Dan Gopal is promoted to EVP EMEA, Distribution & Global Digital Partners. Gopal joined ITVS GE two years ago as Senior Vice President and Director of Global Digital Media and Home Entertainment. His role will include overseeing all global digital business. Greg Johnson, currently Senior Vice President Sales, is … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE announces three regional leaders
MIPTV: ITV Studios unveils new titles for distribution
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that it is to distribute a range of ambitious, quality new scripted series: Texas Rising, Aquarius, The Good Witch and Schitt’s Creek. The news follows the launch of epic TV drama series The Great Fire at MIPTV on April 7. The Great Fire Highly-anticipated U.S. drama Texas Rising boasts an all-star cast including Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser and Ray Liotta, while two-time Golden Globe award-winner David Duchovny stars in tense, new … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios unveils new titles for distribution
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