Los Angeles – Rive Gauche Television will debut a diverse slate of more than 43 hours of new programming and more than 30 additional hours of returning series at MIPCOM 2013. The new programmes encompass multiple genres (food, travel, lifestyle, family, home and true crime) further broadening the Rive Gauche catalogue. New series include: Mountain Movers (8x60'), produced by Good Clean Fun, which follows the Snow Park Technologies team as they … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Rive Gauche to debut new programming
Astro announces results for first half of financial year
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has announced its financial results for the first six months of the financial year ending January 31, 2014, that saw the company achieving a double digit revenue growth of 13% to RM2.3bn, compared with RM2.1bn in the previous corresponding period. In addition, EBITDA growth of 12% to RM785.5mn was also achieved. Dato’ Rohana Rozhan, Chief Executive Officer, Astro Q2FY14 saw the pay-TV customer base increase by 43k to 3.36mn and NJOI customers … [Read more...] about Astro announces results for first half of financial year
MIPCOM: ITV Studios to launch 10 new formats
ITV Studios is set to launch a host of new formats at MIPCOM 2013, including: Face Of The Year, Building The Dream, Monumental, Saving Jobs, My Dream Wedding and How To Find Love Online. These join the new formats that ITV Studios has already announced for MIPCOM: Saturday night celebrity couples dance competition Stepping Out, hidden camera magic show Tricked, primetime family entertainment series Big Star’s Little … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ITV Studios to launch 10 new formats
“Must-carry” rule implemented in major Indian cities
According to The Economic Times, India's Information and Broadcasting ministry has issued a notification about which cable operators must show the 24 channels to all their subscribers, in cities where digitisation has been implemented. This follows the increased channel-carrying capacity of cable networks after digitisation, adds the report. The government has already implemented digitisation in four metros and 38 other major cities, and the I&B ministry intends to make … [Read more...] about “Must-carry” rule implemented in major Indian cities
FIC announces “K-Pop Star Hunt” S3
Channel M, FOX International Channels’ (FIC) leading Korean entertainment channel, has announced that its highly successful talent show series, K-Pop Star Hunt, is set for a third season. Singapore-based airline Scoot is title sponsor, and Scoot: K-Pop Star Hunt 3 will also feature FNC Entertainment, one of the top-tier music labels in Korea, as the official training partner for this eight-part series. The show attracts hopefuls with outstanding singing and dancing … [Read more...] about FIC announces “K-Pop Star Hunt” S3
9 Story acquires worldwide rights to “Haunted Tales for Wicked Kids”
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Enterprises, the international distribution arm of 9 Story Entertainment, has acquired worldwide distribution and licensing rights (excluding Brazil) to the animated comedy series Haunted Tales for Wicked Kids (Haunted Tales, working title) (40 x 11’). The series is produced by Glaz Entertainment (Brazil) and currently airs on Cartoon Network Brazil. Cartoon Network Latin America is also set to premiere the series this Halloween. Haunted Tales … [Read more...] about 9 Story acquires worldwide rights to “Haunted Tales for Wicked Kids”