London–Small World IFT has secured a UK commission for Mom Made Me a Star, the musical reality talent format from Romania’s Media Factory, as digital channel CBBC orders a new ten-part local version. Celebrating the extraordinary talents of eight teenage singers, and the dramatic reality of the mothers behind them, Mom Made Me a Star originally aired in primetime on Prima TV. This new commission will see the show air on CBBC in the UK; under the title Got What it … [Read more...] about Small World has got what it takes
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DreamWorks launches in Malaysia
Malaysia- Telekom Malaysia Berhad via IPTV service HyppTV, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., and HBO Asia officially launched the DreamWorks channel. Following the channel’s inaugural launch in Thailand last month, Malaysia becomes the second country in Asia to debut the channel, which DreamWorks and HBO are offering across the region. The brand new kids’ and family program service will be available on HyppTV, Channel 550. DreamWorks programming will feature its signature original … [Read more...] about DreamWorks launches in Malaysia
BBC and Sony launch a factual channel
Sony Pictures Television's India unit Multi Screen Media and BBC Worldwide have partnered to launch Sony BBC Earth. The new premium factual channel is a first for BBC Worldwide in launching a co-branded channel with a local partner. The channel will broadcast in HD and will be available in Tamil, English and Hindi across India. BBC Worldwide has been rebuilding its India presence after it pulled the plug on two of its channels here, BBC Entertainment and kids channel CBeebies, in 2012 after five … [Read more...] about BBC and Sony launch a factual channel
MIPCOM 2015: ITV introduces new formats
ITV Studios is set to launch a raft of new entertainment, game show and factual formats at MIPCOM 2015, led byLove Island and Pick Me. The other titles include 5 Star Family Reunion, Emergency Room, BBQ Champ, Dream Day, Guess This House, The Instant Gardener, and Hello Campers. Mike Beale, EVP of Global Development and Formats for ITV Studios, says, “We’re launching a variety of new formats at MIPCOM, originating from a number of creative … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2015: ITV introduces new formats
Asian sports matter
Singapore – Sports’ top guns concluded at the end of the two-day event that brands, organisers, right holders, content owners and platforms must collaborate for a healthier sports market in the region. Data and charts from different organisations proved there is ample opportunity and a mammon audience waiting to consume sports content where ever they are. Sponsor and keynote speaker Zubin Gandevia, President, Asia Pacific & Middle East, FOX International … [Read more...] about Asian sports matter
9 Story licenses programmes to Discovery Kids
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announces that it has licensed over 183 half hours of premium children’s programming to Discovery Kids Latin America. New seasons of Peg + Cat (season two) and Wild Kratts (seasons three and four) will air on the network’s pan regional pay-TV feeds in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and the rest of Latin America. Peg + Cat is an animated preschool series that follows an adorable spirited little girl, Peg, and her sidekick, Cat, as they encounter … [Read more...] about 9 Story licenses programmes to Discovery Kids