Australia – As part of the output agreement, Seven has acquired a range of drama, entertainment and factual titles from ITVS GE, including the second series of ITV Studios’ Mr Selfridge (10 x 60’), the second series of Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour (4 x 120’), latest documentary series Gator Boys (11 x 60’) and The Call Of The Wildman (20 x 60’). Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment renews deal with Seven
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ITV Studios renews output deal with TVNZ
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
AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced numerous personnel appointments and the acquisition of a wide array of award winning films and acclaimed series ahead of the company’s participation at Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Bali. Courtney Williams has been appointed to the newly created position of Managing Director of Business Development and Strategy, Asia Pacific, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. In addition, … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces new appointments and acquisitions
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
