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Raft of Factual Commissions for BBC Channels

October 15, 2015

LONDON: BBC has given the go-ahead to a slew of factual programs across all its channels, ranging from documentaries to natural history, specialist factual and features. For BBC One, commissions include the 2×1-hour Raw production The Doctor Who Gave Up …

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FYI to Debut Tiny House World

October 15, 2015

NEW YORK: The new original 16-episode series Tiny House World has joined the Tiny House franchise and is set to premiere on FYI next month. Each episode of Tiny House World features a prospective homeowner looking to find the ideal …

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Sirens Media Elevates Lucilla D’Agostino

October 16, 2015

NEW YORK: Sirens Media has promoted Lucilla D’Agostino to the role of executive VP of current programming and development. In her new role, D’Agostino will continue to oversee production for all of Sirens' current original programming and will expand her …

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Fitness First Class Heads to Z Living

October 19, 2015

PARIS/LOS ANGELES: The hit lifestyle series Fitness First Class is slated to begin airing on Z Living thanks to an agreement signed with Prime Entertainment Group. Z Living is dedicated to showcasing the best of healthy lifestyle and wellness content …

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Spike’s Ink Master Renewed for Season Eight

October 20, 2015

NEW YORK: Spike in the U.S. has greenlit an eighth season of the tattoo competition series Ink Master, with production set to begin in March. The show completed its sixth run on October 13, with season seven scheduled to debut …

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Psychic John Edward Teams with Electus on New Show

October 20, 2015

LOS ANGELES: The titular star of the popular show Crossing Over with John Edward is set to return to the small screen with a new paranormal series produced by Electus. Titled One Last Time with John Edward, the show will …

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Discovery Preps Fidel Castro Doc

October 21, 2015

MIAMI: Timed to coincide with the 53rd anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Discovery is set to premiere a new documentary about Fidel Castro this week. Castro: The World’s Most Watched Man is due out on American Heroes Channel (AHC) …

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Earth Sequel Among New BBC Worldwide Chinese Co-Pro Deals

October 21, 2015

LONDON: Marking the official Chinese state visit to the U.K., BBC Worldwide has inked several co-production deals for factual content in China, including a sequel to the hit documentary Earth that will become the first feature film developed under a …

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Discovery to Air Final Season of MythBusters Next Year

October 22, 2015

NEW YORK: MythBusters, Discovery Channel’s longest running series, is due to air one last season starting early next year. The popular science show’s last run has been scheduled to debut January 9 on Discovery. Prior to that, Science Channel will …