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A&E’s Returned departs as Bates Motel stays open
US cable channel A&E has cancelled its remake of French supernatural drama The Returned after…
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Discovery nabs Schibsted exec for Norway
Discovery Networks Norway has hired Tine Austvoll Jensen to replace the retiring Morten Skotland Hansen….
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American Idol axed amid falling ratings
Long-running US singing format American Idol is headed for the scrapheap after broadcaster Fox cancelled…
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Exec pair replacing Beers at FremantleMedia
Craig Cegielski and Jennifer Mullin have been named co-CEOs of FremantleMedia North America to replace…
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FremantleMedia hires cable veteran as Buzzr channel chief
FremantleMedia North America’s upcoming game show network Buzzr TV has a general manager. Ron Garfield…
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Top execs exit FremantleMedia North America
FremantleMedia North America executives Lee Rierson and David Luner are exiting the business, TBI has…
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Starz, FremantleMedia work up American Gods
Starz is working with FremantleMedia North America to adapt Neil Gaiman’s urban fantasy novel American…
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FremantleMedia sparks a Tiny Riot with new digital studio
The US division of FremantleMedia has created a new digital studio, Tiny Riot! FremantleMedia North…
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FremantleMedia takes 75% of Jersey Shore’s 495
FremantleMedia has acquired a 75% stake in Jersey Shore producer 495 Productions. The deal hands…
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US X Factor axed as Cowell returns to UK show
US broadcast network Fox has cancelled The X Factor after three seasons and the format’s…