BERLIN – International distribution and media agency Quintus Media has concluded a deal with AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) for several high end documentaries. The package deal with AMCNI CNE for its Spektrum channel in Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia covers science, cultural and factual programming. The deal includes sales for The Most Dangerous Ways to School’s three seasons (5x60’), Planet School (8x30’), Mega … [Read more...] about Quintus Media’s documentaries travel to European AMC Networks
Eight sport governing bodies join Olympic Channel
MADRID – The Olympic Channel has reached agreements with eight sport governing bodies and multi-sport organisations to collaborate on content for the Olympic Channel. The eight new cooperation agreements bring the number of the global platform’s federation partners to 75. The Federation of International Lacrosse (FILx), International Federation of Basque Pelota (FIPV), International Korfball Federation (IKF), International Sumo Federation (IFS) and International Wushu Federation … [Read more...] about Eight sport governing bodies join Olympic Channel
CJ E&M’s “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” secures high ratings
SEOUL – One of CJ E&M’s most anticipated dramas of the second quarter, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, has achieved a peak viewership rate of 7.4% only in its fourth episode, recording the highest among all cable programs in the same time-slot. According to CJ E&M's CPI rankings, the romantic-comedy drama debuted second place on the chart with a score of 260. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim features a star studded cast with Park Seo-joon playing the role of a … [Read more...] about CJ E&M’s “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” secures high ratings
Universal Kids commissions third season of Nevision’s “Floogals”
LONDON — Independent UK production company Nevision has secured a third season commission for its hit animated show Floogals from co-production partner Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s kids network. Channel 5’s Milkshake!, the commissioning broadcaster in the UK for seasons 2 and 3 will TX the second season with a British-voiced version. Floogals is a ground-breaking mix of photo-real CGI, and live action. Fleeker, Flo and Boomer are pocket-sized alien adventurers … [Read more...] about Universal Kids commissions third season of Nevision’s “Floogals”
Football Malaysia LLP selects Ideal Systems for live production
KUALA LUMPUR – The Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnership (FMLLP), owners of the Malaysian Football League (MFL), have signed up Ideal Systems for three years of live production of the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for leading OTT operator iflix. Owned by the 24-member clubs of the Malaysia Football League, FMLLP commenced live production with Ideal in February 2018 and will continue to November 2020. FMLLP has five Malaysian football entities under its jurisdiction, … [Read more...] about Football Malaysia LLP selects Ideal Systems for live production
“The Surprise Teacher” travels to France and Spain
TEL AVIV – Armoza Formats has announced that two new countries have taken the local rights for their new factual entertainment format, The Surprise Teacher. In France they have been acquired by Banijay Productions, and in Spain with Atresmedia-owned Verte. The original adaptation, locally titled Il Supplente in Italian, started airing last week on Italy’s RAI2 and launched successfully, achieving a 7.53% share with 1.6 million viewers, and increased the channel’s share by 44% in … [Read more...] about “The Surprise Teacher” travels to France and Spain