ITVS GE Sells 200 Hours into Latin America

MIAMI: ITV Studios Global Entertainment has negotiated a raft of programming deals across Latin America, totaling around 200 hours.

Brazil's Globosat signed up for the miniseries Dancing on the Edge, as well as seasons two and three of The Jonathan Ross Show and season seven of the detective drama Murdoch Mysteries. Chello Latin America went for drama and entertainment programming for the Spanish and Portuguese feeds of its Film&Arts channel. The package included the 13th and final season of Agatha Christie's Poirot, season two of Endeavour and season seven of Lewis.

Discovery scored a package of Animal Planet programming for its pan-regional channel. Programs include season six of River Monsters, seasons two and three of Gator Boys and Too Cute! season three.

Greg Johnson, the senior VP of the Americas at ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said: “The number of hours acquired by Latin American broadcasters is testament to the breadth and quality of ITVS GE’s portfolio and the strength of the relationships we have developed with these important clients in the region. We look forward to presenting our newest titles to clients at NATPE.”