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Sky One Acquires CBS’ ‘Magnum P.I.’ Reboot, Eyes January Premiere

Thomas Magnum is heading to the UK. Sky One has secured the exclusive UK rights to CBS’ Magnum P.I. reboot after striking a deal with international distributor NBCUniversal International Distribution. The series, which was recently picked up state-side for a full season, is presently eyed for ...

StarzPlay’s Launch On Virgin Media Delayed

UPDATE. November 28th: StarzPlay will be launching on Virgin Media a little later than initially planned. I’m hearing that due to technical issues, the streaming service from the U.S. premium cable network will not be launching on the Virgin Media platform tomorrow (November 29th) as originall...

Horror Bites & CBS Catchup Channels UK To Launch On Freeview Play In December, CBS Action To Re-Brand As CBS Justice

Two new on-demand services are coming to the UK. The CBS AMC UK Channels Partnership – the joint venture between AMC Networks International and CBS Studios International that is behind such channels as CBS Drama and CBS Action – has announced that they are launching VOD services Horror B...

BBC Four Acquires USA Network’s ‘The Sinner’

The BBC is continuing to stock up on U.S. scripted content. BBC Four has acquired the free-to-air rights to USA Network’s Jessica Biel fronted drama series The Sinner after striking a deal with international distributor NBCUniversal International Distribution. The show’s first season wil...

Acorn TV Boards ITV’s Martin Clunes Fronted Police Drama ‘Manhunt’

North American streaming service Acorn TV has boarded ITV’s upcoming Martin Clunes fronted police drama Manhunt as the exclusive North American broadcaster. As part of the deal with international distributor DRG, Acorn has also acquired Clunes’s newest travel documentary series Islands of Amer...

Heyday Television Taps Tom Winchester As President

Heyday Television has named former DNA Films and TV Creative Director Tom Winchester as President. He will lead the UK business and will work closely with founder David Heyman to grow the company’s slate of high-end scripted series. He takes up his new post in January. The company was launched...