ITV
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Filming begins on Endeavour’s seventh series as ITV confirms eighth series is guaranteed
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The latest series of will consist of three, brand new interconnecting feature-length films written by Russell Lewis who has penned all 27 Endeavour screenplays to date.
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ITV releases trailer for Sanditon, its new Jane Austen drama filmed in Bristol
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Adapted by acclaimed and award winning screenwriter Andrew Davies, who also adapted War & Peace and the original House of Cards, Sanditon sees Austen’s original 11-chapter fragment brought to life in an eight-part series starring Rose Williams, Theo James, Anne Reid and Kris Marshall.
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ITV Studios boosts entertainment format portfolio with Armoza acquisition
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Included in the deal is Armoza’s prime time singing show The Four, which has been commissioned in over 15 territories, and game show Still Standing, Israel’s most successful international non-scripted format with over 6,000 episodes globally.
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ITV and BBC confirm UK version of BritBox will launch this year
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The joint venture already operates in the US and Canada where the two broadcasters have partnered with AMC to bring users a mix of largely UK drama series. Preliminary plans for a UK version were announced earlier this year and talks have been ongoing since to reach a final agreement.
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ITV Studios takes control of Monumental Television
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Boosting its stake from 26% to a 51% majority means the label, founded by Oscar nominated film producers Alison Owen and Debra Hayward, will become a more integral part of ITV Studios’ operation.
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ITV confirms airdate for Lethal Weapon series three
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The third series sees the arrival of new character Wesley Cole played by Seann William Scott (American Pie movies). Wesley is a former international CIA operative who has been everywhere and seen everything.