Cold Feet Scores Second Season & Sales Across EMEA

CANNES: ITV has ordered a second season of Cold Feet, for which ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has also shored up a slew of deals across EMEA.

ITVS GE inked deals with NPO Netherlands, ITV Choice Africa, Yes in Israel, MTV Oy Finland, RUV Iceland, TV4 Sweden and NRK Norway. Produced by Big Talk Productions for ITV, the new Cold Feet follows on from a 13-year TV hiatus.

Dan Gopal, ITVS GE’s executive VP for EMEA distribution and global partner sales, said: “We are thrilled at the warm reception for Cold Feet internationally. It is a quality series, beautifully written with an internationally appealing cast; and we are delighted that the series appeals to loyal fans of the original series and new fans alike.  The EMEA Sales team, who closed these deals, continue to build great partnerships across the region with broadcasters and digital platforms, and I am delighted to be able to reward their hard work and expertise with well-deserved promotions.”

Additionally, Jennifer Ebell has been promoted at ITVS GE to senior VP of EMEA sales, with direct responsibility for Russia.  She will work closely with the senior team to drive co-production and presales across the region.

Andre Renaud has been elevated to sales director for EMEA and international format sales, responsible for driving growth in format sales across the region. In addition, he will work with the Americas and Asia Pacific teams to support the business globally. Andre continues to have direct sales responsibility for all business across Italy and the Middle East and North Africa.

Emily Thompson is now senior sales manager for EMEA, adding Germany to her existing sales responsibility for the Nordics, and will now also have responsibility for Benelux.

James Meyer has been promoted to sales executive, responsible for all sales into Belgium and Netherlands.