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Sky Living Picks Up UK Rights To ‘Limitless’ & ‘The Catch’, Confirms ‘Blindspot’ Acquisition

By Patrick Munn | October 5, 2015 - 8:22 am | 1 Comment

Sky Living has closed separate deals with CBS Studios International and Disney Media Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Limitless and The Catch, respectively. Additionally, after months of rumours, the Sky owned channel has also confirmed TVWise's scoop that they have acquired the NBC thriller Blindspot from WBITD.

Paddy Considine, Dina Korzun & Jan Bijvoet Join BBC Two’s ‘Peaky Blinders’

By Patrick Munn | October 4, 2015 - 9:10 pm | 1 Comment

BBC Two is adding to the cast of Peaky Blinders. Paddy Considine (Pride), Dina Korzun (Last Resort) and Jan Bijvoet (Cordon) have joined the 1930s-set gangster drama for its upcoming six episode third season, TVWise has learned. Production on the new season gets underway tomorrow for a 2016 premiere.

CBS Developing ‘MacGyver’ Reboot From R. Scott Gemmill & James Wan

By Patrick Munn | October 4, 2015 - 9:02 pm | 1 Comment

The latest iconic 1980s TV series getting a reboot this development cycle is MacGyver. CBS is developing a reboot the classic Richard Dean Anderson starrer from CBS Television Studios, JAG and NCIS: Los Angeles scribe R. Scott Gemmill and Fast & Furious 7 helmer James Wan, TVWise has learned.

ABC Eyes Marvel Comic Book Comedy ‘Damage Control’

By Patrick Munn | October 2, 2015 - 10:27 pm | No Comments

Marvel is expanding their TV universe into half-hour comedy. ABC has teamed with corporate sibling Marvel Television to develop Damage Control, a half-hour scripted comedy series based on the comic book series of the same name, TVWise has learned.

Fox Developing ‘Lethal Weapon’ Reboot From Warner Bros. Television

By Patrick Munn | October 2, 2015 - 9:15 pm | 1 Comment

Fox has handed out a hefty put pilot commitment to Lethal Weapon, a TV reboot of the feature film series of the same name which starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, TVWise has learned.

ABC Family’s ‘Chasing Life’ Cancelled After Two Seasons

By Patrick Munn | October 2, 2015 - 6:06 pm | No Comments

ABC Family is pulling the plug on Chasing Life, opting to cancel the cancer drama after two seasons, TVWise has confirmed.

CBS Renews ‘Zoo’ For Second Season

By Patrick Munn | October 2, 2015 - 5:53 pm | 1 Comment

CBS has renewed their latest summer series Zoo for a second season, the network announced on Friday. 13 episodes have been ordered for the show's sophomore season, which is set to premiere in 2016.

ITV Studios’ Fernando De Jesus Joins Indie Thinking Violets

By Patrick Munn | October 2, 2015 - 4:01 pm | No Comments

Remy Blumenfeld's independent production company Thinking Violets has poached ITV Studios' Fernando De Jesus as Creative Director, TVWise has learned. In the new role, he will be responsible for developing engaging shows for the indie, which could play across multiple platforms.