SYDNEY – MTV has announced plans to launch a brand-new local version of TRL in Australia in 2019. Completely re-imagined as the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for fans, TRL Australia will be produced locally and each episode will integrate linear, social and digital under the TRL brand. Anchored around the linear television series airing exclusively on MTV, TRL Australia will bring young fans’ passion points to all screens with live performances, … [Read more...] about MTV greenlights “TRL Australia” for 2019 premiere
“The Voice Senior” scores stellar ratings in the Netherlands
HILVERSUM – The premiere of The Voice Senior on RTL4 in the Netherlands on Friday evening, 24 August, scored fantastic ratings and has proved again the strength of the format. With almost 1.6 million viewers, the first episode was number 1 in its time slot, scoring 32.1% market share (20-49) and +81.4 % compared to slot average. The Voice format aims to caters to all ages, whether giving the stage to kids, adults or now senior singing talent – the season premiere has even shown that … [Read more...] about “The Voice Senior” scores stellar ratings in the Netherlands
FIGHT SPORTS punches its way onto StarHub in Singapore
SINGAPORE – CSI Sports has signed a new carriage agreement for its 24/7 HD Network FIGHT SPORTS with StarHub TV, to extend its major distribution in the region and South East Asia. The programming line-up will include broadcasting some of boxing’s biggest Live World Title Boxing fights from WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO, Championship Kickboxing, K-1, MMA, Martial Arts and exclusive reality, documentary and original programming series. Coverage will also feature some of history’s most … [Read more...] about FIGHT SPORTS punches its way onto StarHub in Singapore
Mobile Film Festival returns this year to celebrate Human Rights
PARIS – For their 14th edition, the Mobile Film Festival has announced their partnership with YouTube Creators for Change, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the European Union, as part of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which will be taking place in Paris in December 2018. For this exceptional edition, the Mobile Film Festival is back with the rules that made it famous: 1 Mobile, 1 Minute, … [Read more...] about Mobile Film Festival returns this year to celebrate Human Rights
Channel 5 commissions new series from VICE
LONDON – UK broadcaster Channel 5 has ordered a new series from VICE Studios. Building on the success of VICE Studios’ production, Britain’s Cocaine Epidemic, Channel 5 has commissioned a new documentary series, Drug Wars for its flagship channel. Drug Wars (4x60’) will look at prolific drug use across the UK, offering revealing and strong actuality-led stories and candid insight from users, as well as their families – along with the medical support and police trying to stem the … [Read more...] about Channel 5 commissions new series from VICE
93.5 RED FM launches Channel No. 935 in India
MUMBAI – RED FM, India’s leading FM radio network, has launched Channel No. 935, a new-age on-air property with RJ Akriti. Catering to all bits about television shows and OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee 5, and others, Channel No. 935 will also have TV celebrity visits with some fun behind-the-scene conversations. The new entrant at RED FM, RJ Akriti is a well-recognised entertainment personality, fitting the RED FM brand well. She is passionate about characters in … [Read more...] about 93.5 RED FM launches Channel No. 935 in India