FOX UK Acquires ‘Bad Boys’ Spin-Off ‘L.A.’s Finest’ In Deal With SPT

L.A.'s Finest has landed with a UK broadcaster. FOX UK has acquired the UK rights to the Bad Boys spin-off, starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, after striking a deal with international distributor Sony Pictures Television. The series is expected to premiere on FOX UK next month. “We’re excited to have Fox Networks Group on board and think this action-packed series will be a great fit for their audience,” said Holly Comiskey, Senior Vice-President of Distribution & Networks for Sony Pictures Televison, UK and Ireland. Read More

Amazon Prime Video UK Drops TNT’s ‘Animal Kingdom’

EXCLUSIVE: Animal Kingdom has lost its UK broadcaster. Sources are telling TVWise that Amazon Prime Video has opted not to renew their licensing agreement for the Ellen Barkin fronted drama. Warner Bros. International Television Distribution handles global sales. Read More

Hello Halo Launches New Kids Division, Taps Terri Langan To Run It

Hello Halo is launching a new kids content division, Hello Halo Kids, and has tapped their Head of Children's Terri Langan to run it. Hello Halo Kids aims to produce international children’s programmes, working with the best talent from television, film, theatre and literature. The launch of the new division comes on the back of the success of the indie's existing series Junk Rescue. Read More

DRG Acquires Trio Of Factual Series From WildBear Entertainment

DRG has acquired international distribution rights to three new factual titles from leading Australian factual producer WildBear Entertainment after striking a deal with Wild Thring Media. The three titles covered by this deal are A Royal Tour Of The 20th Century, Titans Of The 20th Century, and Jungle War. Read More