Fox Italy Acquires ITV Studios Global Entertainment Drama

ITV Studios Global Entertainment has announced the significant distribution deal of more than 40 hours of primetime crime and action drama to Fox Channels Italy.
The new deal includes the multiple award-winning Murdoch Mysteries produced by Shaftesbury Films in Canada; Mammoth Screen's action adventure series Bonekickers created by Ashley Pharaoh and Matthew Graham (Life on Mars) and the critically acclaimed classic The Persuaders starring Hollywood legends Tony Curtis (Some Like it Hot) and Roger Moore (Moonraker).
Marialaura Mozzetti, Director of Programming Acquisitions, at Fox Channels Italy said: "Fox proudly broadcasts a schedule of the world's best drama, so we're very excited to be announcing this large acquisition of thrilling ITV drama for our autumn schedule."
André Renaud, Sales Executive at ITV Studios Global Entertainment, added: "We're delighted to be announcing this significant distribution deal with our friends at Fox Channels Italy. The portfolio includes a slate of world-class crime and action drama series from ITV and our independent production partners, which we're confident will thrill Fox's viewers."
Fox Channels Italy currently broadcasts ITV Studios' drama the Jane Austen love-story and mystery Emma, starring Kate Beckinsale (The Aviator; Pearl Harbour), along with the hugely popular crime-thriller drama series Durham County.
The newly acquired line-up will premiere in Autumn 2009 on Fox Crime, the dedicated drama channel owned and produced by Fox Channels Italy, broadcast nationwide by SKY Italia.
(KMcA/BMcC)