RIO DE JANEIRO – The telenovela Segundo Sol, meaning Second Sun, that debuted on Globo’s prime time in May has topped TV and social media ratings. About to celebrate one month on air in the 9pm time slot, the telenovela recorded an average daily reach (individuals who watched at least one minute of the telenovela per day) of over 44 million people in the first month. The cumulative reach was approximately 145 million people from its premiere until June 9. Written by … [Read more...] about Globo’s “Segundo Sol” tops TV and social media ratings
9 Story Media appoints Angela C. Santomero as Chief Creative Officer
TORONTO – 9 Story Media Group has announced the appointment of Angela C. Santomero to the newly established role of Chief Creative Officer. As CCO, Santomero will report to President and CEO Vince Commisso, and lead the creative content strategy across all of 9 Story Media Group. The appointment follows 9 Story’s recent acquisition of Out of the Blue Enterprises, which was co-founded by Santomero. Angela Santomero is Creator, Executive Producer and Writer for … [Read more...] about 9 Story Media appoints Angela C. Santomero as Chief Creative Officer
ATF and all3media announce a further formats pitch
SINGAPORE – The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and leading independent distributor all3media International have announced that they will run a further ATF Format Pitch at this year’s event. The call for entries is open until 23 September 2018. Previous winner Hit It has successfully aired in Asia and is being represented by all3media international. The line-up of renowned industry professionals who will form the pre selection judging panel are: Moira Ross – Chief … [Read more...] about ATF and all3media announce a further formats pitch
Hit thriller “Keeping Faith” heads to BBC One
PARIS – Boutique co-producer and distributor About Premium Content (APC) has inked a deal with BBC One for female-fronted drama thriller Keeping Faith. It will air in UK primetime on BBC One from this summer. Produced by Vox Pictures for S4C and BBC Wales and gap-financed by APC’s financial partner Nevision, Keeping Faith garnered a 20-year ratings’ high when it debuted on BBC Wales. The series has also proved a record-breaker on BBC iPlayer, with over 9.5 million requests to view - … [Read more...] about Hit thriller “Keeping Faith” heads to BBC One
Global Tving to livestream “Produce 48” worldwide
SEOUL – CJ E&M’s newly launched over-the-top (OTT) service Global Tving will live-stream K-pop reality series Produce 48 starting in June. Global fans can watch every episode of the highly anticipated music show online and mobile as it is simultaneously broadcast live in South Korea. Launched on 11 June, Global Tving is an international version of Tving – one of South Korea’s major streaming platforms. Aiming to offer a wide array of CJ E&M’s original series to global … [Read more...] about Global Tving to livestream “Produce 48” worldwide
Nordic Entertainment Group extends exclusive Formula 1 rights
STOCKHOLM – Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has reached agreement with Formula 1 regarding the extension of its exclusive media rights to Formula 1 in Denmark, Norway and Sweden until 2021. NENT Group will offer fans every practice session, qualifier and race from the world’s most popular motorsport competition over the next three seasons live on a combination of its Viaplay streaming service, and free TV and pay TV channels. The latest Formula 1 season kicked … [Read more...] about Nordic Entertainment Group extends exclusive Formula 1 rights