Wizards vs Aliens New York – FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment’s action-adventure drama series Wizards vs Aliens has been sold to a number of territories including North America, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. Wizards vs Aliens will make its American debut on U.S. kids’ and family network The Hub in 2013. In addition to The Hub, Wizards vs Aliens has also been sold to upwards of 50 territories including Australia and New Zealand (ABC, UKTV), Canada … [Read more...] about Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
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Globo TV orders more “Come Dine With Me” from ITV Studios
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a deal with Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV for a second series of ITV Studios’ hit format Come Dine With Me. Globo TV will produce another 30 episode series. The first series aired in summer 2012 and attracted a 32% share of viewing. Tobi de Graaff, Director of Global Television Distribution, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, said, “Our initial deal with Globo TV marked the first airing of Europe’s most watched format in … [Read more...] about Globo TV orders more “Come Dine With Me” from ITV Studios
WarnerTV Asia reaches its highest audience to date in Singapore
Singapore – WarnerTV Asia announced it has reached its highest total day audience among Individuals 4+ and Women 15+ since its April ’10 debut, claiming the spot as the number-one ranked channel in the Basic Entertainment package for the month and the complete 4th Quarter of last year. According to the network, this marks the second consecutive month the channel has reached the top spot in Singapore after only two and a half years on air. … [Read more...] about WarnerTV Asia reaches its highest audience to date in Singapore
BBC World News named top English language international news channel in India
London – Initial data released by TAM Media Research, following’s India’s recent digitalisation, shows that BBC World News has reinforced its leadership position as India’s top English language international news channel. The data reveals that BBC World News has substantially increased its audience in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The channel’s weekly absolute share has increased by 109%. A separate set of data released on January 25 by Ipsos PAX shows … [Read more...] about BBC World News named top English language international news channel in India
CNBC claims top spot in Asia Pacific
Singapore – The Pan Asia-Pacific Cross Media Survey (PAX) reaffirmed CNBC’s position as the number one international business and financial news channel, with 77% more monthly viewers than its nearest competitor, and the preferred choice for affluent viewers in the region. The survey also revealed that viewers spend more time watching CNBC than any other international business news channel in Asia Pacific. The survey was based on Q4 2011 to Q3 2012 results taken from in 10 … [Read more...] about CNBC claims top spot in Asia Pacific
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis