StarzPlay - the Starz branded streaming service that is available in the UK via Amazon Prime Video Channels, Virgin Media and Apple TV - has picked up the UK rights to Starz's recently ordered Dangerous Liaisons adaptation. Based on the novel of the same name, Dangerous Liaisons tells the origin story of the early years of the iconic characters Merteuil and Valmont when they meet as passionate young lovers in the slums of 18th century Paris. 
Starz is expanding their Philippa Gregory franchise. The U.S. premium cable network has ordered a third series - a follow up to both The White Queen and The White Princess - titled The Spanish Princess, which will tell the story of Catherine of Aragon. It will be based on Gregory's novels The Constant Princess and The King’s Curse. 
UKTV's Drama channel has secured the UK rights to The White Princess - Starz's limited series follow up to The White Queen - after striking a deal with international distributor Lionsgate Television. Additionally, under this deal, the channel has also acquired The White Queen. 
Syfy UK - which earlier this week announced a brand refresh - is adding yet another exclusive U.S. acquisition to their slate. The NBCU backed channel has secured the UK rights to Hulu's sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404 after striking a deal with international distributor Lionsgate Television. 
Orange Is The New Black is coming to UK television. Sony Channel, the flagship entertainment channel operated by Sony Pictures Television Networks here in the UK, has secured the linear rights to the award winning Netflix original series after striking a multi-year deal with series producer and international distributor Lionsgate Television, TVWise has learned. 
Nashville is on the verge of making a comeback. Series producer Lionsgate Television is deep in talks with country themed cable network CMT to bring the series back for a fifth season, TVWise has confirmed. A formal announcement is expected to be made tomorrow, during the CMT Awards.