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
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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
Turkish drama Elif in Indonesia
Eccho Rights has signed a new deal with Indonesian broadcaster SCTV for the Turkish drama Elif. Following extraordinary viewing figures for the first season, the broadcaster has ordered the second season of the daily drama. SCTV started airing Elif at lunchtime at the end of March. The show quickly became number one in the timeslot, consistently scoring over 20% share compared with the channel average of 10%. Fredrik af Malmborg, managing director at Eccho Rights, says, “When we sold Elif … [Read more...] about Turkish drama Elif in Indonesia
&TV joins Hindi line-up on StarHub
Singapore–&TV (StarHub TV Channel 165), the latest channel by India’s leading television, media and entertainment company Zee Entertainment, is a general entertainment channel in Hindi. The channel will present a delightful blend of HD programming across genres, including lively game-shows, riveting dramas and the hottest blockbuster movies which will appeal to the contemporary audience. To enable customers to view the channel on-the-go and across multiple devices, &TV will … [Read more...] about &TV joins Hindi line-up on StarHub