London – Independent distributor all3media International has shipped Studio Lambert’s factual entertainment format Gogglebox to China and the Ukraine, as new broadcasters sign local versions of the innovative, ratings-winning series. In China, the co-operation was completed with the assistance of all3media International’s Beijing-based consultants CMMI – and marks the first deal between all3media International and the national broadcaster Jiangsu … [Read more...] about all3media International takes “Gogglebox” to China and Ukraine
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CBS announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
CBS has unveiled its slate of programmes for the 2013/2014 upfront. In efforts to expand its comedy block, the network has picked up four new comedies including The Crazy Ones, a single-camera comedy from executive producer David E. Kelley starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar; We Are Men, an ensemble single-camera comedy starring Tony Shalhoub, Kal Penn, Chris Smith and Jerry O’Connell; The Millers; and Mom. Dramas Hostages and Intelligence have been picked up as well. … [Read more...] about CBS announces 2013/2014 upfront slate
ALL3MEDIA’S Stephen Lambert to keynote at MIPFormats 2013
Paris – The Chairman of ALL3MEDIA America, Stephen Lambert, creator of hit formats such as Wife Swap, Secret Millionaire, and Undercover Boss, will be sharing his vision of this rapidly-evolving sector in a keynote address at MIPFormats held in Cannes from April 6-7, ahead of MIPTV (April 8-11). The two-day event will feature a full programme of conferences and screenings, as well as a digital library for the 250 international buyers in attendance. Lambert is one of Britain’s … [Read more...] about ALL3MEDIA’S Stephen Lambert to keynote at MIPFormats 2013
Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
New York – BBC America has greenlit a new cooking expedition series, Chef Race: UK vs U.S., which will feature eight Brits versus eight Americans cooking and racing across the United States from Los Angeles to New York City in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize. Throughout their journey, the chefs will be accompanied by Michelin-starred London Restaurateur Richard Corrigan (Masterchef), who will serve as a mentor and judge, with host Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix). With no money … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.