New York — The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that it will present the 2017 International Emmy Founders Award to two time Academy Award winning actor and producer, Kevin Spacey. Spacey will accept the Award which recognizes an individual who crosses cultural boundaries to touch our common humanity- at the 45th International Emmy Awards Gala, on Monday, November 20, 2017, in New York City. “Kevin Spacey is one of the great … [Read more...] about Kevin Spacey to receive Emmy Founders Award
ITV Studios announces appointments
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that Pascal Dalton has joined the company as Vice President, Global Format Sales. Dalton, who starts and joins from Endemol Shine Group, will have responsibility for ITVS GE’s worldwide formats strategy, including building on its current production partnerships and exploring new opportunities internationally. Separately, Ella Umansky has been promoted to Head of Formats Support, ITV Studios. Dalton was … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces appointments
MBC bets on Globo productions
Dubai-based MBC, the leading and most prominent group of TV channels and multimedia offerings in the Middle East, has just licensed two Globo productions, involving the telenovela Time After Time and the series Above Justice, two highlights of the NATPE Budapest 2017. With innovative narratives that stand out for their quality production and solid storylines, the shows will be dubbed in Arabic. The new licenses strengthen Globo’s partnership with MBC, which recently licensed Total … [Read more...] about MBC bets on Globo productions
Nickelodeon debuts Bunsen is a Beast
Singapore – A beast and a human form an unlikely friendship in Nickelodeon’s newest animated series Bunsen is a Beast. Created and executive produced by Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents), the 20-episode series follows the adventures of Bunsen, the first beast to attend a human grade school, and his best friend Mikey. In Singapore, catch a first and exclusive full episode currently available on the Nickelodeon Play app, which can also be accessed through the Variety Plus Pack on … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon debuts Bunsen is a Beast
TiVo and Funai Electric renews license
Singapore — TiVo Corporation, a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights and Funai Electric, a major global consumer electronics manufacturer, announced that Funai has renewed its multi-year product and intellectual property (IP) license for entertainment products across Japan, North America and Europe. “TiVo’s comprehensive entertainment discovery patent portfolio enables Funai to deliver advanced features and functionalities that make our products more … [Read more...] about TiVo and Funai Electric renews license
Nick Pawsey joins Fremantlemedia International
London – FremantleMedia International (FMI), confirmed the appointment of Nick Pawsey as its new VP of Sales and Distribution, reporting into Jamie Lynn, EVP, Head of Sales & Distribution, EMEA. Overseeing FMI’s expanding business across CEE, Russia and CIS, Pawsey will be responsible for continuing the company’s growth throughout the region and maximizing FMI’s content opportunities across all broadcasters and platform partners. Jamie Lynn commented, "Nick is a rare executive with … [Read more...] about Nick Pawsey joins Fremantlemedia International