By Peter White International Co-Editor ITV is to double down on its scripted ambitions in the U.S., searching for more talent deals that can bring it shows like Showtime’s The Loudest Voice and TNT’s Snowpiercer.
However, the British broadcaster has reiterated that it has no plans to make any sizeable acquisitions in the States to bolster its scripted business.
The company, as part of its full-year 2019 results, revealed that revenue for its U.S. studio business had increased 11% over the last twelve months to £271M ($344M).
Shows that helped this included CBS’ remake of entertainment format Love Island, which was handed a second season. In addition to its David George-run non-scripted business, which also produces Netflix’s Queer Eye,
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