According to multinational audience measurement provider Kantar Media, ABS-CBN Corporation remains to be the Philippines’ top producer of television dramas after its primetime series Brothers and Bagani topped the list of the country’s most watched programs in May. ABS-CBN also drew more viewers nationwide compared to other TV networks in the said month, hitting an average audience share of 45% versus GMA’s 32%. Filipinos continue to follow the journey of Cardo Dalisay … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN still the Philippines’ top drama producer
Broken Arrow signs on “Photo Number 6”
Australian distributor Broken Arrow Media has partnered with Alan Fletcher from BOS Films and US Producer Really Epic Dog, to distribute their highly acclaimed factual-travel series Photo Number 6. This partnership follows Broken Arrow’s continued expansion into factual, lifestyle and entertainment content, building on the growth of their traditional sports magazine and factual library. The program is hosted by Alan Fletcher, most well-known for his portrayal of Dr. … [Read more...] about Broken Arrow signs on “Photo Number 6”
RAI Italy buys Prime’s WWII miniseries
Producer and distributor Prime Entertainment Group has announced the signature of a major deal for its World War II series Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads with Italy’s RAI TV. Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) TV is the national public broadcasting company of Italy, owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It is the biggest television broadcaster in Italy with a relatively high television audience share of 33.8%. Owning around 27 television stations, the … [Read more...] about RAI Italy buys Prime’s WWII miniseries
WildBrain’s first co-production to launch on YouTube
LONDON – Digital kids’ network and studio WildBrain has signed an agreement with Brazil-based animation studio Alopra to co-produce season two of Hydro and Fluid, a fast-paced slapstick comedy series, on YouTube. This marks the first-ever co-production for the WildBrain studio. Under the agreement, WildBrain has acquired a 50% stake in seasons one and two of Hydro and Fluid. Highlighting WildBrain’s ongoing strategy to invest in new and original content production, the agreement … [Read more...] about WildBrain’s first co-production to launch on YouTube
ITV’s “Love Island” commissioned in three new countries
ITV Studios’ award-winning and record-breaking format Love Island has been commissioned in Denmark, Finland and Norway, raising the number of countries the show is currently being produced in to seven. TV3 has ordered the show in both Denmark and Norway, while MTV3 has commissioned it in Finland. ITV’s local production labels, United Productions, ITVS Norway and ITVS Finland, will all produce the show in their respective territories. All three series will air in 2018, … [Read more...] about ITV’s “Love Island” commissioned in three new countries
Nordic Entertainment Group launches new brand
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) will operate as a separate organisation starting 1 July, prior to its proposed listing on Nasdaq Stockholm later in the year. This follows the decision earlier this year to initiate a process to split MTG into two companies. As a leading entertainment provider in the Nordic region, NENT Group has a portfolio of world class platforms and brands, a unique content ecosystem and a skilled leadership team. NENT Group is launching its corporate … [Read more...] about Nordic Entertainment Group launches new brand