The Inspector Ghote series of Indian detective novels is heading for series treatment through Endemol Shine India.
The company has optioned the rights to the much-loved series of 25 novels written by journalist turned novelist H.R.F. Keating over a 45-year period. It intends to develop them as a multi-part returnable series. No details are yet available about the series’ development schedule, talent attachments or broadcast partners.
Dramatic rights were acquired by Endemol Shine India from broadcast agent James Carroll at U.K.-based Northbank Talent Management on behalf of Peter Buckman at The Ampersand Agency and the H.R.F. Keating Estate. Mumbai-based agency The Story Ink was the advisor on the deal for Endemol Shine India.
Introduced in 1964 novel “The Perfect Murder,” the books feature Ganesh V Ghote as a middle-aged, married inspector in the Mumbai police force. A dogged crimefighter who is often under-estimated by Bombay society, Ghote spends...
The company has optioned the rights to the much-loved series of 25 novels written by journalist turned novelist H.R.F. Keating over a 45-year period. It intends to develop them as a multi-part returnable series. No details are yet available about the series’ development schedule, talent attachments or broadcast partners.
Dramatic rights were acquired by Endemol Shine India from broadcast agent James Carroll at U.K.-based Northbank Talent Management on behalf of Peter Buckman at The Ampersand Agency and the H.R.F. Keating Estate. Mumbai-based agency The Story Ink was the advisor on the deal for Endemol Shine India.
Introduced in 1964 novel “The Perfect Murder,” the books feature Ganesh V Ghote as a middle-aged, married inspector in the Mumbai police force. A dogged crimefighter who is often under-estimated by Bombay society, Ghote spends...
- 5/13/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Ron Rudin’s murder and the controversial conviction of his wife Margaret for the killing is the subject of this episode of The Perfect Murder. December 18, 1994, in Las Vegas and wealthy real estate businessman Ronald Rudin, 64, went missing after leaving his office to visit another shop in the same mall. Just over a month later his burned body was found close to Lake Mojave. An autopsy revealed he’d been shot at least four times in the head, with the gun being identified as .22 caliber. Detectives moved to search his home and there they discovered blood splatter and later […]
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- 9/13/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Russel Douglas was shot in the head and his body found in his car at a remote spot, The Perfect Murder examines a case that was seldom out of the headlines. December 27, 2003, on Whidbey Island in Washington State and the body of Russel Douglas was found in his car, he’d been shot right between the eyes. Detectives soon realise they are dealing with a murder, with no gun at the crime scene it’s clear that Russell did not commit suicide. They began looking at people in Russell’s life who might want him dead or stand to benefit from […]
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- 8/30/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Are you a big fan of true crime shows? Today, Investigation Discovery announced their summer lineup, which includes four new TV shows.The new series include Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep (July 31st at 10 p.m. Et/Pt), Someone You Thought You Knew (August 2nd at 10 p.m. Et/Pt), The Devil Speaks (August 21st at 10 p.m. Et/Pt), and The Last Defense (August 26th at 8 p.m. Et/Pt). Returning series include Fatal Vows, Evil Lies Here, Murder by Numbers, The Perfect Murder, and Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda.Read More…...
- 7/12/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s roundup, Comedy Central reveals the premiere date of Season 22 of “South Park,” while “The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood signs on to host her own writing MasterClass.
Casting
Ashley Graham will be joining the second season of Lifetime’s “American Beauty Star” as the new host and executive producer of the competition series. “We are thrilled to have world-renowned supermodel, Ashley Graham, join the second season of ‘American Beauty Star’ as host,” said executive producer Norton Herrick of Herrick Entertainment. “Graham’s extensive work in both fashion and beauty has pushed the boundaries for industry standards and we look forward to her unique perspective alongside our highly creative panel of judges.” Celebrity makeup artist Sir John will also return as mentor to the contestants when the series returns in 2019.
Meredith Vieira is slated to host “25 Words or Less,” the game show from Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky,...
Casting
Ashley Graham will be joining the second season of Lifetime’s “American Beauty Star” as the new host and executive producer of the competition series. “We are thrilled to have world-renowned supermodel, Ashley Graham, join the second season of ‘American Beauty Star’ as host,” said executive producer Norton Herrick of Herrick Entertainment. “Graham’s extensive work in both fashion and beauty has pushed the boundaries for industry standards and we look forward to her unique perspective alongside our highly creative panel of judges.” Celebrity makeup artist Sir John will also return as mentor to the contestants when the series returns in 2019.
Meredith Vieira is slated to host “25 Words or Less,” the game show from Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky,...
- 7/11/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
Sean Taylor was murdered during a home invasion, the Washington Redskins player was shot in the leg and bled to death – The Perfect Murder examines the case. 24-year-old Taylor was at the top of his game as he player for the NFL’s Washington Redskins as a free safety. He signed a sever year contract with the team worth $18 million and he was enjoying his new found wealth. Taylor was a bit of a rebel and had been fined by for various infractions and even had a few problems with the law, but overall he was happy living with his […]
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- 6/20/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Raquel Calderin was set to divorce her husband, Jesus Maqueira, and get on with her life, but he had other plans – The Perfect Murder examines this tragic case. September, 2012, in Florida, and 42-year-old Raquel Calderin left the school where she worked and was never seen alive again. Detectives immediately suspected Calderin’s estranged husband Jesus Maqueira, who had various complaints against him for stalking her. The couple had been married for 20 years and had three kids together, but it was not a happy marriage. With Calderin having applied for a restraining order against him in the past and […]
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- 6/9/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Photographer Joel Schoenfeld was shot dead outside his apartment and studio by John Valverde, a man who accused him of raping his girlfriend – The Perfect Murder examines the case. January 5, 1991, in West Village, New York City , and Schoenfeld was shot dead outside the door of his third-floor apartment. The 45-year-old was hit with a single close range shot to the head and was pronounced dead at hospital. Detectives caught an early break as witnesses saw a man fleeing from the scene, described as in his late 20’s, 5 foot 8 and wearing a white T-shirt and baseball […]
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- 6/9/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
A Washington Redskins linebacker has been cast to portray slain Redskins legend Sean Taylor in a new TV show about his murder ... TMZ Sports has learned. We've learned 25-year-old Khairi Fortt will star as Taylor on a June episode of "The Perfect Murder" on Investigation Discovery ... which will explore how cops helped solve Sean's tragic 2007 home invasion murder. The show is a combination of real-life interviews with investigators and family members, and scenes dramatizing the actual events.
- 4/15/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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