'The West Wing' and 'Parks & Recreation' star Rob Lowe has been cast as the lead in Sky1's 10 episode drama series 'Apocalypse Slough'. In addition, NBC - the network behind such hits as Hannibal and Chicago Fire - has boarded the project and will air the series in the United States. 
TruTV UK is seeking co-production partners to develop "high volume character-led content" for the UK market, as part of a concerted effort to drive the growth of the fledgling channel. As part of that same effort, the channel has recruited former UKTV exec Jane Mote and BBCWW's Sabina McNally. 
Entertainment One (eOne) has taken global distribution rights (excluding the UK, Australia and New Zealand) to BBC One's nature series David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef after agreeing a deal with indie Atlantic Productions. 
Amazon Prime Instant Video UK will premiere the second season of pirate drama 'Black Sails' on Sunday January 25th, it has been announced. New episodes will then continue to be added every Sunday, less than 24 hours after they initially air on Starz in the United States. 
ITV and CITV have released the first image of the Tracy Brothers from their CGI Thunderbirds reboot Thunderbirds Are Go, which is set to air on both channels later this year. 
Universal Channel has today released a trailer for the 10 episode eighth and final season of 'Psych', which is set to premiere on Sunday January 18th at 7pm. 
BBC Two has released the first trailer for their 90 minute drama The Eichmann Show.