Los Angeles/London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced the appointment of Wayne Garvie as Chief Creative Officer, International Production. In this role, Garvie will be responsible for driving creative development across SPT’s global network of joint venture companies and its production studios outside of Los Angeles, turning locally developed properties into global formats and fostering co-developments across the group. He will report to Andrea Wong, President, SPT … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television appoints new chief creative officer
Archives for May 2012
BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced Richard Hammond’s Crash Course, an adventurous new series that will feature BBC Top Gear’s Hammond driving some of America’s most hazardous vehicles. Richard Hammond’s Crash Course is the latest global offering from BBC Worldwide, reinforcing the network’s commitment to stage bold and ambitious global television events that showcase the very best of British programming and UK talent to the world. The series will be aired … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
HISTORY goes on Viking adventure in first scripted series
New York – HISTORY has announced its first ever scripted series Vikings, set to premiere in 2013. Vikings will chronicle the extraordinary and ferocious world of the mighty Norsemen who raided, traded and explored during medieval times. It follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, an historical figure, and the greatest hero of his age – and the gripping sagas of Ragnar’s band of Viking brothers and his family – as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. The series … [Read more...] about HISTORY goes on Viking adventure in first scripted series
CNN continues its reign as top international news and business channel in Asia Pacific
CNN reaches more viewers globally than any other international news channel, reinforcing the network’s undisputed leadership position, according to the latest findings from both the Synovate Pan Asia Pacific Cross Media survey (PAX) and European Media and Marketing Survey (EMS). The latest PAX findings for 2011 showed that CNN continues to be the leader among international news and business channels across all metrics in the Asia-Pacific region. It also highlighted CNN’s ability to … [Read more...] about CNN continues its reign as top international news and business channel in Asia Pacific
Mia and Me triumphs at the ITFS
Höhenkirchen/Munich – The animated series Mia and Me has been selected by the children’s jury as the Best Animated Series for Children at the recent 19th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of the largest and most significant festivals for animated films worldwide. Developed in Germany by Hahn Film and m4e through Lucky Punch GmbH, the series previously received the Licensing Challenge Award 2011 at MIPCOM in Cannes. Mia and Me has already been sold internationally … [Read more...] about Mia and Me triumphs at the ITFS
KidsCo reaches 15 million subscribers
London, UK – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has announced its execution of 10 affiliate deals in the first quarter across Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific, expanding its reach to 15 million subscribers. These deals include DAAR Communications in Nigeria, Telekom of Thailand, Sky Television in Sri Lanka, PT Mega Media in Indonesia, Tarr in Hungary and Sky C&C in Indonesia. The channel will also be launching its summer lineup from June 2, which will feature an … [Read more...] about KidsCo reaches 15 million subscribers
