PARIS – CBS Studios International will host the world premiere screening of the new Showtime limited series, Escape at Dannemora, at MIPCOM 2018. The premiere will take place in the Palais des Festivals on Monday, October 15, with Ben Stiller, executive producer and director of the series, in Cannes for the event. Escape at Dannemora is based on the stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015 that spawned a massive manhunt for two … [Read more...] about CBS’ “Escape at Dannemora” to premiere at MIPCOM
“The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling” debuts exclusively on HBO in Asia
SINGAPORE – “You’re either the happiest person I know,” Judd Apatow once told his friend and mentor, Garry Shandling, “or you’ve completely lost your mind.” Shandling responded, “That’s about right.” When Shandling passed away in 2016, he was widely remembered as a top stand-up comic and the star of two of the most innovative sitcoms in TV history. But to those who knew him, the “real” Garry Shandling was a far more complex person. Now, Apatow has created a remarkable … [Read more...] about “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling” debuts exclusively on HBO in Asia
Pay-TV Innovation Forum reveals 2018 priorities for Asia-Pacific
CHESEAUX – NAGRA, global leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, leading international research and strategy consultancy, has revealed emerged findings from the 2018 Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Innovation Forum. In its third year, the research programme seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in a disruptive period. Currently, research has highlighted an increased focus on industry … [Read more...] about Pay-TV Innovation Forum reveals 2018 priorities for Asia-Pacific
Keshet confirms two more scripted commissions from Televisa
LONDON – Global content, media producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) has licensed to Televisa two additional scripted formats, Mythological Ex and The A Word, to be adapted for audiences in Mexico. These two most recent orders are part of a larger strategic multi-project partnership in which the Mexico-based media giant commits to acquire rights to adapt four of KI’s scripted formats. As with two previous deals – for the comedy dramas Loaded and Easy Money, … [Read more...] about Keshet confirms two more scripted commissions from Televisa
Outdoor Channel launches on Singtel CAST
SINGAPORE – Outdoor Channel has announced its launch on CAST, Singtel’s OTT app that combines the flexibility of live TV and video streaming apps with on-demand entertainment in one place. Outdoor Channel joins CAST, alongside 29 other live TV channels in the Variety Plus pack. In support of the launch, Outdoor Channel will roll out a major marketing campaign with Suntec City on their multimedia screens. Gregg Creevey, Managing Director of Multi Channels Asia said: … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel launches on Singtel CAST
Alfred Haber stands tall with international sales for Elton John special
PALISADES PARK – With Elton John’s much anticipated “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour set to begin this September, Alfred Haber Distribution has announced a number of recent international sales of “Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A Grammy Salute”, the two-hour primetime special celebrating the extraordinary career of the five-time Grammy Award-winner. Key broadcasters who have signed on for this extravaganza prior to the start of the tour include: Nine Network (Australia), Rogers … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber stands tall with international sales for Elton John special