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Amazon Prime Instant Video Acquires UK Rights To Starz’s ‘Outlander’

By Patrick Munn | February 9, 2015 - 12:33 pm | 4 Comments

Amazon Prime Instant Video UK has reportedly closed a deal with Sony Pictures Television to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to Starz's original drama series 'Outlander' starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan.

UKTV Extends Reach Of On-Demand Service UKTV Play With Android App

By Patrick Munn | February 9, 2015 - 8:30 am | No Comments

UKTV is bringing UKTV Play - which aims to be a one-stop shop for UKTV’s on-demand offerings, by consolidating the existing feeds for their FTA channels (Dave, Really, Yesterday) into one online brand - to Android devices with the launch of a new app.

Alex Norris Joins Comedy Central UK As Creative Director

By Patrick Munn | February 6, 2015 - 12:01 am | No Comments

Comedy Central UK has named Red Bee Media's Alex Norris as their new Creative Director, succeeding Rafaela Perera who departed the role last Summer to take up a key post at BBC Worldwide. As Creative Director, he will be responsible for developing and implementing a clear creative vision and strategy for the Comedy Central UK brand.

Universal Channel Sets UK Return Date For ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Season 2

By Patrick Munn | February 5, 2015 - 11:18 pm | No Comments

Fox's supernatural drama series Sleepy Hollow will return to Universal Channel to finish airing its second season from Thursday March 26th at 9pm, it has been announced.

Universal Channel Sets UK Return Date For ‘How To Get Away With Murder’

By Patrick Munn | February 5, 2015 - 11:07 pm | No Comments

ABC's hit drama series How To Get Away With Murder will return to Universal Channel to finish airing its first season from Sunday March 22nd at 9pm, it has been announced.

Netflix Hands Series Order To 1970s Musical Drama From Shawn Ryan & Baz Luhrmann

By Patrick Munn | February 5, 2015 - 9:39 pm | No Comments

Netflix has handed out a 13 episode straight-to-series order to They Get Down, a musical drama set in 1970s New York City from The Shield and Last Resort showrunner Shawn Ryan and Moulin Rouge helmer Baz Luhrmann.

Starz’s ‘Outlander’, Fox’s Hit Music Drama ‘Empire’ & ABC Comedy ‘Black-ish’ Closing In On UK Deals

By Patrick Munn | February 5, 2015 - 9:16 pm | No Comments

Are the major UK broadcasters done with US acquisitions from the current broadcast season? TVWise runs down the latest industry intel and bring you the scoop on which shows are close to landing UK sales.

Netflix Unveils First Poster For ‘House Of Cards’ Season 3

By Patrick Munn | February 5, 2015 - 2:57 pm | 1 Comment

Netflix has unveiled the first poster for the upcoming third season of political drama House of Cards.