Cannes - Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, has announced that its flagship natural history documentary Facing The Atlantic, has been licensed to several international broadcasters including National Geographic Channel, Discovery Networks, France TV and VRT. The series (3 x 60’) will air later this year across National Geographic Channel’s pay-TV and digital platforms throughout the UK, Europe (excluding Italy and Germany), Japan and Africa. The Discovery … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Content Television licenses “Facing The Atlantic” to international broadcasters
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E! ramps up original Asian programming
Singapore – E!, a channel part of NBCUniversal’s portfolio, is boosting its original content line-up with local productions focusing on pop culture topics – from Asian celebrities to the latest in trends, music, television, movies and nightlife. Starting in April with bite-size E! News Asia interstitials (again produced by ActiveTV Asia) to a series of E! Specials covering the most talked about names in Asia, E!’s slate of original programming that’s produced in … [Read more...] about E! ramps up original Asian programming
MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
Cannes – Turner International Asia Pacific’s syndication arm, Turner Content Solutions, has secured the rights to distribute two new documentary series from CNN – Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Morgan Spurlock's Inside Man. Lifestyle series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (16 x 60’ – season 1 and 2) is hosted by the globally-acclaimed chef and TV personality. The series follows the Emmy Award winning world-traveller Bourdain as he takes viewers on a global trip, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
MIPTV: Venevision International and China’s CCTV sign distribution deal
CCTV's China's Mega Projects Cannes, France – Venevision International, a subsidiary of the Cisneros Group of Companies, and China Central Television (CCTV), the principal media company in the People’s Republic of China, have announced a deal for the broadcast rights of the Spanish-language edition of the documentary China’s Mega Projects. Signed against the backdrop of the international market MIPTV 2013, the exclusive agreement was endorsed by Manuel Perez and MA Runsheng of … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Venevision International and China’s CCTV sign distribution deal
MIPTV: Scripps Networks International acquires three new series for Food Network brands
Cannes – Scripps Networks International has announced a trio of new production acquisition deals for its global Food Network brands. Food Network Asia has secured the rights to Mobile Chef (8 x 30’), a Singapore series that showcases a cutting-edge chef and modern gastronomy at its finest, premiering on May 19. Food Network UK has acquired the exclusive rights to two new programmes – Pizza Italiana with Thom and James (6 x 30’), which … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Scripps Networks International acquires three new series for Food Network brands
Outdoor Channel launches in Singapore on MediaCorp’s Toggle
Singapore – Multi Channels Asia (MCA) announced that Outdoor Channel (Asia) has launched on MediaCorp's personal entertainment service, Toggle. This is the first time Outdoor Channel will be available in Singapore. Outdoor Channel will be available to users across multiple devices – online and as an app on iPhone and iPad – via the Over-the-Top (OTT) service. The app on connected TVs and Android devices will be available in May. Gregg Creevey, Managing Director – MCA, … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel launches in Singapore on MediaCorp’s Toggle