ABC Commercial has sold award-winning TV program Fisk to ITV for its streaming platform ITVX. The bingeable comedy is set to tickle the funny bones of millions of people in the UK when it launches on the platform this week. A smash hit for the ABC network across its two seasons, Fisk is expected to delight viewers with its dry humour and charismatic ensemble cast of Australia’s top comedy talent including co-creator, co-writer and co-director Kitty Flanagan. Taking out … [Read more...] about Hit Australian comedy Fisk is bound for the UK
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Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
Banijay Rights today announces ITV in the UK has acquired Bali 2002, the new four-part drama that explores the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist attacks on the Indonesian island 20 years ago. The drama will air on new streaming service ITVX next year. Co-produced by Banijay labels Endemol Shine Australia and Screentime for Stan and 9Network in Australia, the deal marks the first international sale for this powerful drama series - struck ahead of the final day of MIPCOM in … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights secures first Bali 2002 deal
“Chrisley Knows Best” reaches UK
Chrisley Knows Best London – Independent distributor all3media International is bringing Atlanta’s first family of fabulous to the UK as part of a host of new global deals for Maverick TV and all3media America’s factual entertainment reality series Chrisley Knows Best. The UK’s ITV has acquired both seasons one and two (20x30’) for primetime broadcast on its lifestyle and entertainment channel ITVBe. Chrisley Knows Best, which originally aired on USA Network and … [Read more...] about “Chrisley Knows Best” reaches UK
ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
CBS Studios International and ITV2 announced a deal for the exclusive, first-window broadcast and VOD rights to the new drama, Scorpion. The show will launch on ITV2 in 2015. “We are thrilled to be working with ITV to bring Scorpion’s unique and action packed storylines to British audiences,” said Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International. “Scorpion will undoubtedly add sizzle to ITV2’s schedule this autumn.” Angela … [Read more...] about ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
