Keshet International, the distribution arm of Israel's Keshet Media Group, has been in operation since 2000 but has in recent years generated significant worldwide interest, generally acknowledged to be fuelled by success of the award-winning Homeland (the U.S. format of the Israeli drama series Prisoners of War), which has since won six Primetime Emmys and five Golden Globes. Q: What makes Keshet different? Shtruzman: Everything we do in Keshet is real and original. We call it “edgy … [Read more...] about One-on-one with Keshet International’s Alon Shtruzman
Archives for April 2013
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Felix Damiba as the new Managing Director of Africa. Damiba, who was previously the Sales Director at Comtech EF Data, will be responsible for business developments as well as the management of sales and operations for the African market. Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS, said, “We are delighted to have Felix join us at ABS. Felix brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry and will demonstrate strong … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
MIPTV: TBS’ Fun with Kato-chan and Ken-chan included on “The Wit’s Top 50 Series”
TBS’ variety programme Fun with Kato-chan and Ken-chan has been announced to be included in “The World Information Tracking’s (Wit) Top 50 Series” – a list of 50 television series that have shaped the history of television around the world in the past 50 years, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of MIPTV this year. The series has been added to the list under the year 1986. Wit selects only one series for each calendar year. Other series selected include Star Trek … [Read more...] about MIPTV: TBS’ Fun with Kato-chan and Ken-chan included on “The Wit’s Top 50 Series”
MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
Connecticut, U.S. – CABLEready has closed a series of global sales agreement, which has collectively exceeded 170 hours of programming. Titles which have been sold include Lost Treasure Hunters (6 x 60) to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India); Inside The Actors Studio (50 x 60, 10 x 120) to Sky (New Zealand) - including the 250th Episode Special and episodes featuring Tina Fey and Liam Neeson; 2013 Tony Awards to ABS-CBN Creative Programmes Inc. (Philippines) and NHK (Japan); as well as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
Singapore – AXN will premiere the original series Hannibal on April 9 across Asia. Described as a cinematic thriller, the series is developed by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daisies) and directed by David Slade (Twilight: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night). Hannibal is the latest AXN original series, and it will also air on SET in Africa and Sony SciFi in Russia. As part of the global launch in April 2013, the series will be rolled out in over 80 countries and versioned in 18 … [Read more...] about AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
The ABU TV Market Forum, organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), saw more than 100 broadcasters and content specialists representing 40 countries come together in Kuala Lumpur last week to set out a blueprint for a Pan-Asia Pacific content market. Called the ABU TV Program Market, the event is set to take place from 2014. ABU Secretary-General Javad Mottaghi said he was pleased with the level of engagement and support from all the stakeholders for a regional market and that the … [Read more...] about ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
