NEW YORK – Reporter Camille Preaker returns to her small hometown to cover the murder of one preteen girl and the abduction of another. Trying to put together a psychological puzzle from her past, she finds herself identifying with the young victims a bit too closely. Starring five-time Oscar-nominee Amy Adams (Arrival, Nocturnal Animals), Sharp Objects debuts same time as the US on Monday, July 9 at 9am on HBO GO and HBO. New episodes premiere every Monday at the same time and … [Read more...] about Amy Adams stars in HBO’s new series “Sharp Objects”
Blue Ant Media inks new deals across Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE – Global content producer, distributor and channel operator Blue Ant Media has announced a crop of new carriage deals for international linear channels, Blue Ant Entertainment and Blue Ant Extreme, across 12 countries in Southeast Asia. Blue Ant Entertainment is a general entertainment channel featuring hit series and late-night television, that air day-and-date with the U.S. and U.K. markets, including: Bull, The X Factor UK, Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media inks new deals across Southeast Asia
Talk show “The Story of My Life” continues its success
LOS ANGELES – Following on from the international success of the touching talk show The Story of My Life, comes news of a second season in both Poland and the Middle East. In both territories the second season is expected to air this fall. The format has already been sold to ten countries worldwide since its debut in the Netherlands in 2017, ranging from Germany to Brazil to Russia. In Poland, the first season on Telewizja Polsat scored good results with an average of … [Read more...] about Talk show “The Story of My Life” continues its success
Globo’s “Segundo Sol” tops TV and social media ratings
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