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'Philanthropist' may be going global


August 04, 2008 NBC is looking for an international partner to shoulder half the cost of the midseason drama, about a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need no matter the risks or costs. NBC kicked off the trend last fall with "Crusoe," which is produced and internationally distributed by U.K.'s Power Entertainment, and followed that with "Merlin," which is shared with the BBC, and "The Listener," with CTV. Bringing on an international partner also would help implement an idea that NBC brass is said to be exploring: filming different episodes of "Philanthropist" on location in different countries.

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