NBC has commissioned a first season of I Can Do That!, the prime time entertainment format developed and distributed by Armoza Formats. NBC are progressing rapidly with production and are set to air this summer. I Can Do That! The show will be hosted by comedian-actor-producer Marlon Wayans and will comprise an all-star cast of 6 celebrities - superstar recording artists Nicole Scherzinger, Ciara and Joe Jonas, standup comedian Jeff Dye, actor Alan Ritchson, and acclaimed dancer and … [Read more...] about NBC Set to air “I Can Do That!”
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Intrigue secures “Game of Silence” pilot production
Los Angeles-based production company Intrigue has secured a pilot production commitment (with a series penalty) from NBC on a re-make of the Turkish series Game of Silence. Intrigue will produce, along with Carol Mendelsohn Productions, writer David Hudgins and Sony TV. The project is based on the drama Game of Silence (original title: Suskunlar), by Turkish producer Timur Savci of Tims Productions. Global Agency’s Catherine Stryker (Head of Sales) and Intrigue’s VP … [Read more...] about Intrigue secures “Game of Silence” pilot production
“The Voice” goes to India, Croatia, Azerbaijan and Pakistan
Hilversum – New local versions of The Voice are now scheduled to launch before the end of this year in India and Croatia. The singing competition is currently in production for public broadcaster HRT in Croatia, whereas Zee TV will be taking The Voice to India. Other countries launching a first series of The Voice in the near future are Azerbaijan and Pakistan. The Voice continues to be a clear-ratings success wherever it airs. After six highly … [Read more...] about “The Voice” goes to India, Croatia, Azerbaijan and Pakistan
NBC orders Keshet spy drama to series
NBC has ordered to series the spy drama Allegiance from writer George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau, The Bourne Ultimatum, Ocean’s Twelve), who also directed the pilot episode. The show is adapted from the original award-winning Israeli series MICE (Gordin Cell), which is produced by Tedy Productions for Israeli satcaster YES and Keshet Broadcasting, and distributed internationally by Keshet International. Allegiance is executive produced by Nolfi and … [Read more...] about NBC orders Keshet spy drama to series
Former NBC and CNN chiefs launch online SVOD service
Los Angeles – Jeff Gaspin, former chairman of NBC Universal Television, and Jon Klein, former president of CNN/U.S., are launching a new subscription-based online platform called TAPP, which will be home to scores of video networks built around personalities with super-fan followings. TAPP stands for “TV APP”. TAPP channels will feature the nation's top thought leaders in the fields of sports, politics, religion, relationships, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, fitness and … [Read more...] about Former NBC and CNN chiefs launch online SVOD service
NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014
Universal City, California – On the heels of the very successful airing of The Sound of Music Live! in December 2013, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt announced that the network will present a new television production of the classic musical Peter Pan as a live telecast on December 4, 2014.Multi-award-winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced The Sound of Music Live!, will again executive produce the production. Casting is … [Read more...] about NBC to air “Peter Pan Live!” musical in end 2014