LONDON – Endemol Shine Group has announced the first Latin American deal for new culinary competition format Family Food Fight, with Endemol Shine Latino being commissioned to make a local Argentinian adaptation for Telefe. Created by Endemol Shine Australia, Family Food Fight is an original format developed with Channel Nine. Consistently ranking as the broadcaster’s highest rating show of the day since it launched, it has recently been renewed for a second season. ABC has also … [Read more...] about First Latin American deal for “Family Food Fight” in Argentina
Mediatec acquires all live event assets from FilmGEAR
PITTSBURGH/KUNGÄLV – NEP Group’s subsidiary Mediatec Solutions has entered into an agreement with FilmGEAR to acquire all assets and hire the employees associated with FilmGEAR's business Showcare. Showcare is a live events services brand providing turn-key solutions for audio, lighting and display. The assets and employees will become part of Mediatec Denmark. Denmark is a vital market for Mediatec across all business segments, including corporate events, entertainment, sport and … [Read more...] about Mediatec acquires all live event assets from FilmGEAR
Youku and Irdeto bring secure premium content to consumers in China
BEIJING – Youku, the Alibaba-owned online video streaming service provider, has selected Irdeto Rights for ChinaDRM to safeguard premium content delivery. Youku will also deploy Irdeto TraceMark for mobile, PC and OTT VOD for its paid subscription service to detect and combat content theft and redistribution piracy. As one of China’s largest online streaming video platforms with over 580 million unique subscribers, Youku recognizes the importance of securely providing premium … [Read more...] about Youku and Irdeto bring secure premium content to consumers in China
Classic action drama “Baywatch” gets remastered
LONDON – FremantleMedia International will be remastering the long-running hit TV series Baywatch. Originally filmed in 35mm and called “the most beautiful show on television”, Baywatch will now be available in High Definition, upscaled to 16:9 cinematic widescreen. In addition, 350 original songs have been created to score the iconic Baywatch montages. For the first time, the remastered version of Baywatch will also be fully cleared for streaming services. First airing … [Read more...] about Classic action drama “Baywatch” gets remastered
Surprise winner crowned in “The Four” US
LOS ANGELES – Hit prime-time singing competition The Four has finished its second season on FOX on a high. After a successful season, with ratings increases week after week and making FOX the only US broadcast network to be up in ratings over the same night last year, the finale saw British citizen James Graham named as the show’s winner. Graham was previously a contestant on The X Factor UK and through his participation in the show became a member of boy band Stereo Kicks. After a … [Read more...] about Surprise winner crowned in “The Four” US
ESPN and Mediacorp enter strategic digital collaboration
SINGAPORE – International leading digital sports publisher ESPN and Singapore media company Mediacorp, have joined forces in a strategic digital collaboration to super-serve sports fans and marketers. The agreement combines Mediacorp’s multiplatform audience reach and deep commercial relationships with ESPN’s global leadership in sports coverage and content. The collaboration is part of Mediacorp Partner Network, an initiative that brings Mediacorp together with world-class partners … [Read more...] about ESPN and Mediacorp enter strategic digital collaboration