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Nat Geo Sets Debut Date for Saints & Strangers

November 3, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C.: National Geographic Channel has set a late November premiere date for its Thanksgiving-themed TV movie event Saints & Strangers. The four-hour, two-night special will air November 22 and 23. It will explore the familiar historical account of Thanksgiving, …

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Amazon Greenlights Original Drama Sneaky Pete

November 4, 2015

SEATTLE: Amazon is moving forward with the new original drama Sneaky Pete, which was created by David Shore and Bryan Cranston. Sneaky Pete will debut exclusively on Prime Video in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Austria and Japan next year. The …

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Robert Franke Becomes VP of ZDFE.drama

November 4, 2015

MAINZ: ZDF Enterprises has appointed Robert Franke as the new VP of ZDFE.drama. In his new role, Franke will oversee the department responsible for the commercialization of ZDF's drama program output as well as for international co-productions (such as The Bridge, …

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Starz Unveils Debut Date for New Season of Black Sails

November 4, 2015

BEVERLY HILLS: The third season of the Emmy-winning original series Black Sails is slated to begin airing on Starz early next year. Set two decades before the classic novel Treasure Island, Black Sails follows the adventures of Captain Flint and …

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Amazon Studios Developing Darkover Series

November 6, 2015

SEATTLE: Amazon Studios is prepping an adaptation of Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Darkover sci-fi books after winning the rights in a competitive bidding war. Produced for IM Global Television, the ongoing show will be an adaptation of a book series spanning …

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ABC Family Gives the Go-Ahead to Guilt & Beyond

November 6, 2015

BURBANK: ABC Family has ordered to series two new scripted dramas, Guilt and Beyond. Guilt follows a young American woman in London who becomes the prime suspect in the brutal murder of her roommate. Investigators question whether she’s a naïve …

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Luther Special Lands on BBC America

November 6, 2015

NEW YORK: Idris Elba’s hit police drama Luther is set to return for a one-night special event on BBC America next month. Airing December 17 at 9 p.m., the special will see Elba return to the role of brilliant but …