New York – HISTORY has picked up a 10-episode third season of the hit drama series, Vikings. Created and written by Michael Hirst, the renewal comes just four episodes into Vikings’ second season. Six new episodes remain in the current season with the season finale in the U.S. slated for May 1. Vikings season two has propelled HISTORY to #1 in cable in its Thursday 10-11pm time slot. The hit scripted series is off to a strong start in season two currently averaging 3.4 million total … [Read more...] about History picks up third season of Vikings
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Greg Robertson to lead MGM’s APAC office
Los Angeles, California - MGM Television (MGM) has tapped veteran television executive Greg Robertson to lead the Asia Pacific office in the newly-created role of Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution. The announcement was made today by Chris Ottinger, President, International Television Distribution and Acquisitions, MGM. In Robertson’s new role, reporting directly to Ottinger, he will be responsible for managing the strategic direction of … [Read more...] about Greg Robertson to lead MGM’s APAC office
MGM TV teams up with Nigel Lythgoe to remake FAME
Los Angeles, California – MGM Television (MGM) announced it has partnered with Nigel Lythgoe, Executive Producer of American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and Opening Act, to re-imagine FAME, the classic 1980s film and series that chronicled the lives of talented students paying their dues on the road to success. Lythgoe will serve as Executive Producer on the project, along with Kary McHoul, president of Nigel Lythgoe Productions (NLP), Charles Segars, National Treasure creator … [Read more...] about MGM TV teams up with Nigel Lythgoe to remake FAME
