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Spike Picks Up UK Rights To Syfy’s ‘Wynonna Earp’

Wynonna EarpSpike UK has snapped up the UK rights to Syfy's drama series Wynonna Earp after striking a deal with international distributor Dynamic Television, TVWise has learned. The show's first season is expected to premiere on the channel later this month.

Acquisitions Buzz: ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Designated Survivor’ Near UK Deals, Channel 4 Drops ‘Masters Of Sex’

TVWise has identified two new series that are close to being snapped up by UK brodcasters: Star Trek, which was long expected to be subject to a heated bidding war; and ABC's Kiefer Sutherland fronted presidential succession thriller Designated Survivor. Additionally, TVWise has confirmed that Showtime drama Masters Of Sex will not be returning to Channel 4.

ITV Acquires ‘Lethal Weapon’ For Main Channel

Lethal WeaponITV has struck a deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Lethal Weapon, TVWise has learned. The series will air on the main ITV channel this autumn, shortly behind the US premiere on Fox.

Netflix Acquires UK Rights To The CW’s ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’

NetflixNetflix has acquired the exclusive UK streaming rights to The CW's hour-long comedy series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend after striking a deal with international distributor CBS Studios International, TVWise has confirmed. The show's first season is now available to stream.

FOX Picks Up UK Rights To ‘Tyrant’ Season 3, Sets August Premiere

FOX UK has picked up the UK rights to the third season of FX's geo-political thriller series Tyrant from international distributor Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, TVWise has learned. The show's third season will premiere on FOX UK on Monday August 1st at 9pm.