Showtime Orders Drama Pilot ‘Billions’ From Andrew Ross Sorkin, Brian Koppelman & David Levien
In what is the network’s first pilot order of the year, Showtime has green-lit Billions.
Analysis: A Look At The Ratings For ‘Line Of Duty’ Season 2
Back in 2012, the BBC Two drama series Line of Duty wrapped its first season as the channel’s highest rated new drama in a decade. The series subsequently lost that crown to fellow BBC Two hit The Fall, but nevertheless the key point is that the initial five episode run was a hit with viewers; averaging an overnight audience of 3.2 million viewers and a consolidated audience of 4.1 million viewers. But things have been a little rockier for season two. (more…)
Read MoreFirst Image: Gillian Anderson In ‘The Fall’ Season 2
Along with today’s announcement that production has begun on the new season of The Fall in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the BBC has also released the first image from the show’s second season. The image (see below) shows Gillian Anderson in character as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, in more casual attire than she wore throughout season one.
Read MoreCBS Renews ‘2 Broke Girls’, ‘CSI’, ‘NCIS’, ‘The Millers’, ‘The Good Wife’ & More
Following on from the massive three season renewal deal for The Big Bang Theory (understood to be worth $300-400 million), CBS has locked down renewals for a whopping 16 shows including, amongst others, 2 Broke Girls, CSI, NCIS and The Good Wife.
Crime & Investigation Acquires UK Rights To ‘Judge Judy’ From CBS Studios International
A+E Networks UK has sealed a deal with international distributor CBS Studios International to acquire the syndicated daytime series Judge Judy, TVWise has learned.
BBC Confirms Allan Cubitt To Direct ‘The Fall’ Season 2 As Production Begins In Belfast
The second season of BBC Two’s ratings hit The Fall has now entered production in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the BBC announced today.
Horror Channel Inks Deal With BBCWW For Classic ‘Doctor Who’
Horror Channel is about to play host to Doctor Who.
Ratings: ‘Line Of Duty’ Posts Highest Overnight Audience This Season With 2.6 Million Viewers
Line of Duty has again posted week-to-week gains in the ratings, with last night’s outing pulling in some 2.6 million viewers.