ProSiebenSat.1 buys controlling stake in Kinetic

Europe's second largest broadcast group purchases 51% of new company founded by former RDF USA topper Chris Coelen through its Red Arrow Entertainment Group. continue

Gunman killed during hostage-taking at Discovery HQ

A harrowing hostage-taking at Discovery Communications HQ in Silver Spring, Maryland ended with the death of the gunman and the safe release of his three hostages. "The events of today showed the strong heart of the Discovery family," says EVP of global communications David Leavy. continue

MIPCOM preview: Off the Fence

Realscreen speaks with OTF's head of distribution Marije Plaum ahead of MIPCOM as she prepares her "helicopter view" of the market. continue

Hostage standoff at Discovery Communications HQ ends

According to Montgomery County police the gunman who held three hostages at Discovery Communications' headquarters in Silver Spring has been shot dead. continue

Canada's Gemini nominations revealed

CBC and NFB programs and reality formats So You Think You Can Dance Canada and Battle of the Blades are among the multiple Gemini Award nominees, announced yesterday by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. continue

Global Pitch Guide preview: Animal Planet

Just in time for MIPCOM, realscreen will soon be releasing its Global Pitch Guide, featuring the wisdom and tips of programmers and commissioning editors from around the world. In this preview, Animal Planet's Rick Holzman tells us the best way to pitch to the net. continue

Silver's new shingle signs first look deal with eOne

Steven Silver, most recently SVP of factual programming for Entertainment One (eOne), has left the company to establish a new production shingle, Blue Ice Films and is concentrating on his film and TV directing career. continue

"Top Chef" unseats "Amazing Race" at Emmys

CBS' adventure competition series' seven-year run as outstanding reality competition show came to an end at the Primetime Emmys, courtesy of Bravo's food favorite. continue

BBC's Thompson fires back with MacTaggart lecture

BBC director-general Mark Thompson's anticipated MacTaggart lecture saw him take aim at James Murdoch, Sky and critics of the BBC in a speech titled "The Battle for Quality." continue

Producer profile: Juma Entertainment ramps up

Bob Horowitz, founder of L.A.-based Juma Entertainment, discusses the company's latest dating series, Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch, and its aggressive approach to development. continue

From MacTaggart to "MasterChef": A look at this year's Edinburgh TV fest

The international TV industry is gearing up for the 35th annual MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival which kicks off tomorrow. continue

Kinetic introduces Nerd to America

Chris Coelen's new prodco teams with UK shingle backed by Survivor creator Charlie Parsons to bring Nerd's formats to the U.S. continue

Brands send reality star "Around the World For Free" in real-time web series

In advance of realscreen's first Branded Entertainment Forum in New York City this October, we're spotlighting various noteworthy branded factual projects. Today, realscreen talks to the team behind CBS Interactive's real-time web series Around the World for Free. continue

New development exec at Cream

Former Pilgrim Films & Television exec Amy Manchester Borg joins the Toronto-based prodco as co-director of development. continue

Springsteen, Gates and Moore join TIFF's Mavericks program

The Boss, the co-founder of Microsoft and Flint's favorite son are among the A-listers making their way to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). continue

Canadian producer body calls for caution in Shaw's Canwest takeover

The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) has joined a chorus of industry players urging the CRTC to place limits on Shaw Communications' takeover of Canwest Global Communications Corp.'s TV assets. continue

U.S. cable subscriptions fall in Q2 2010

Research firm SNL Kagan reports that the U.S. multichannel market has posted its worst performance on record. continue

PBS, HBO and "Survivor" take home Creative Arts Emmys

Big winners at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys included Ken Burns' National Parks documentary, HBO docs, and CBS' Survivor. continue

Pitch Guide Preview: Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Alan Erson

The realscreen Global Pitch Guide is coming soon, and as a taster, here's a look at the doc programming needs of the ABC's brand new head of documentaries, Alan Erson. continue

TV Land turns to comedic reality shows

TV Land's EVP of original programming, Keith Cox, talks about 3 Ball and Katalyst's upcoming comedy reality series for the net, Forever Young, and its move towards more humor. continue