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  • How “Queer Eye” Casting Director Danielle Gervais Found the Perfect Team
    Motion Picture Association / by Alice Wasley

    Danielle Gervais had the daunting task of finding the new Fab Five when the iconic reality series Queer Eye was rebooted by Netflix for a new generation. The Emmy-winning casting director scoured America with her team to find Antoni Porowski (food and wine), Bobby Berk (interior design), Karamo Brown (culture), Jonathan Van Ness (grooming) and Tan France (fashion). Five […]

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  • La La Anthony, Leftfield ready Snap Original docuseries “The Honeybeez of ASU”
    Realscreen / by Kelly Anderson

    ITV America-owned production company Leftfield Pictures has teamed up with Power actress and producer La La Anthony’s LaLaLand on a Snap Original docuseries that follows Alabama State University’s dance squad, the Honeybeez. Titled The Honeybeez of ASU, the 10-episode docuseries will follow the university’s plus-sized dance squadas they showcase their talents throughout the 2019-2020 college football season. Each episode of the […]

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  • ‘Queer Eye’ Renewed For Season 6 By Netflix
    Deadline / by Denise Petski

    Netflix has picked up a sixth season of Emmy-winning Queer Eye ahead of its Season 5 premiere. The new season will see the Fab Five return to their Southern roots with a home base in Austin, where they will “scour the prairie in a search for a whole new roster of heroes in need of a little TLC.” […]

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  • Good Caper hires Vox Media alum
    C21 Media / by Inigo Alexander

    ITV America-owned Good Caper Content has appointed a new VP of development from Vox Media Studios. Alison Dammann has been handed the role and will work to expand the company’s programming slate, which focuses on crime and investigation content. Prior to joining Good Caper, Damman was director of development at Vox Media Studios, where she […]

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  • Fox Renews ‘The Four’ for Season 2
    Variety / by Daniel Holloway

    Fox has renewed music competition series “The Four: Battle for Stardom.” Season 2 is set to premiere on the broadcast network this summer. “‘The Four’ is truly a next-generation show,” said Rob Wade, president, alternative series and specials, Fox Broadcasting Company. “It has pushed past the boundaries of traditional music competition series by focusing on […]

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  • Exclusive: ITV America forges deal with Lost Arts
    Realscreen / by Daniele Alcinii

    Grant Cross and his Lost Arts Entertainment have secured an exclusive production deal with ITV America to develop both scripted and unscripted content under the ITV America banner.

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  • Jared Hoffman & Chris Pollack Launch Production Co., Ink Deal With ITV America
    Deadline / by Nellie Andreeva

    Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack have exited as co-presidents of DEFY Media’s Generate to launch a new production company, Forge Media. The duo and their banner have signed an exclusive deal with ITV America to create and produce scripted and unscripted content for network, cable and streaming platforms under the ITVA banner.

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  • ITV, NFL star Strahan ink overall deal
    C21 Media / by Ed Waller

    TV America has signed an overall deal with former NFL star and Emmy-winning TV personality Michael Strahan to produce shows for TV and digital platforms.

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  • ITV America, Michael Strahan ink production deal
    Realscreen / by Danielle Alcinii

    ITV America has secured an exclusive overall production deal with SMAC Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based prodco owned by NFL Hall of Famer and television personality Michael Strahan and his business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini.

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  • Michael Strahan and ITV Ink Deal for Reality Projects
    The Hollywood Reporter / by Michael O'Connell

    The TV personality and former NFL player, alongside producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini, will develop projects with the company.

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  • ITV America, Smith Entertainment ink development deal
    Realscreen / by Daniele Alcinii

    ITV America has secured a development deal with Smith Entertainment, the production company run by former two-time NBA champion and current basketball analyst Kenny Smith.

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  • ITV America Inks Development Deal With Emmy-Winning NBA Star Kenny Smith
    Deadline / by Dominic Patten

    With tonight’s NBA Playoffs Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals about to begin between the reigning champions Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, Kenny Smith is part of the team fronting TNT’s coverage of the match-up. But today the two-time NBA champ and his wife and producing partner, Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith dunked a new deal – this one with ITV America.

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  • David George elveated to president, ITV America
    Realscreen / by Daniele Alcinii

    Veteran TV producer David George has been promoted to president of ITV America, Variety has learned.

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  • Gordon Ramsay Is Finally Opening A Hell’s Kitchen-Themed Restaurant
    Delish / by Megan Friedman

    Gordon Ramsay has filmed 19 seasons of Hell’s Kitchen, all while teams of chefs face off to feed people inside a TV studio. So it’s about time he actually set up a real-life restaurant.

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  • Gordon Ramsay to Open ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Restaurant in Las Vegas
    Variety / by Joe Otterson

    Gordon Ramsay is set to open a “Hell’s Kitchen” restaurant in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace, Ramsay announced Friday.

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  • David George Upped to ITV America President
    The Hollywood Reporter / by Michael O'Connell

    The former CEO of Leftfield Entertainment segues into the parent company full-time.

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  • La La Anthony Goes Behind The Scenes In New Partnership With ITV America
    Vibe / by Shanice Davis

    On the heels of starring in BET’s The New Edition Story, La La Anthony has sealed an exclusive production partnership with ITV America.

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  • La La Anthony Inks Production Partnership With ITV America
    Deadline / by Denise Petski

    La La Anthony is expanding her relationship with reality producer ITV America. The actress, author and producer has signed an exclusive production partnership with ITVA to create and produce projects in the urban, music and pop culture space via her LaLaLand label, under the ITV America banner.

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  • Netflix rebooting Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
    Entertainment Weekly / by James Hibberd

    Netflix is rebooting the groundbreaking series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, EW has learned exclusively.

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  • Reality TV Producer Carlos King Inks Deal With ITV America
    Deadline / by Nellie Andrea

    The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Hollywood Divas executive producer Carlos King has signed a pod deal with ITV America for his company Kingdom Reign Entertainment.

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  • John Cena’s ‘American Grit’ Renewed for Season 2 by Fox
    Variety / by Daniel Holloway

    Fox has renewed WWE star John Cena’s competition series “American Grit” for a second season, the network announced Friday.

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  • John Cena Inks Development Deal With Leftfield Entertainment
    The Hollywood Reporter / by Kate Stanhope

    Cena, who will host the ESPYs on Wednesday, will co-create and produce unscripted projects for TV and digital platforms

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  • ITV America and Helga Eike Team on Production Company Red Bandit Media
    The Hollywood Reporter / by Bryn Elise Sandberg

    The ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ producer will develop unscripted programming under the new banner.

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  • Timbaland & La La Anthony Developing Hip Hop Docuseries
    Variety / by Elizabeth Wagmeister

    Leftfield Pictures is teaming up with Timbaland and La La Anthony to develop a hip hop docuseries, Variety has learned.

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  • ITV America Unveils New CEO, Structure and Titles
    The Hollywood Reporter / by Lacey Rose

    Brent Montgomery will oversee the newly titled ITV America, which will include the in-house studio as well as ‘Duck Dynasty’ producers Gurney Productions.

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  • Brent Montgomery Named CEO of ITV America
    Deadline / by Nellie Andreeva

    ITV this morning officially announced that Brent Montgomery, founder and CEO of ITV-owned Leftfield Entertainment, has been appointed CEO of ITV Studios U.S. Group, which is being renamed ITV America. ITV Studios acquired a controlling stake in Leftfield last year. As part of today’s restructuring, ITV has acquired the remaining 20% of the Leftfield Entertainment group.

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