Cannes, France - Nomin Chinbat, CEO of Mongol TV, announced that it has acquired the license for The Voice for Mongolia from Talpa. Mongol TV will start producing its version in summer 2017 and broadcast in the first quarter of 2018. Mongol TV has proven itself as the top format producer in Mongolia with Mongolia’s Got Talent where the Season 2 finalé earned a 71% country share. They also have had great success in producing and broadcasting other formats such as Gogglebox. “Mongol TV is a … [Read more...] about Mongol TV acquires The Voice of Mongolia
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Scripps bring new slate of original lifestyle
Cannes, France – Scripps Networks Interactive introduced a new slate of original productions for MIPTV 2017. The portfolio features signature lifestyle programming from across the home, food and travel categories. “Viewership of lifestyle programming is rising and the compelling nature of our content is reflected in our U.S. ratings success with all six networks up in 2016,” said Hud Woodle, Vice President, Programme Licensing. “In addition to our broad programme sales library, we are … [Read more...] about Scripps bring new slate of original lifestyle
American Supergroup completes its pilot season successfully
America - Wayne Brothers Entertainment announce the completion of the successful pilot season for American Supergroup , the original music competition series creating the next big super band. Executive producers and co-creators of American Supergroup, Gary Wayne Bridges, and Kevin Wayne Waldrop, produced 5 episodes to develop the format and prove the concept. The program aired on Pop, MTV Live and MTV Classic in 4Q16. Five bands were formed and are currently in discussion with record labels for … [Read more...] about American Supergroup completes its pilot season successfully
New crime doc-series launches in Latin America
Cannes – Leading international distribution and media agency Quintus Media has signed a deal with Discovery Channel Latin America for the crime docs-series Behind Bars: The World’s Toughest Prisons. Set for transmission on Investigation Discovery to almost 50 countries in Latin America and Discovery en Español for the Hispanic market in the US, Behind Bars: The World’s Toughest Prisons takes viewers to the world’s most notorious and extraordinary prisons. Produced by German factual specialist … [Read more...] about New crime doc-series launches in Latin America
BroadcastAsia2017’s highlights new features
Singapore – BroadcastAsia’s relocation to Suntec Singapore will see the event housed on expanded purpose-built exhibition grounds spanning 20,000 square metres across three levels from 23 – 25 May 2017. The extremely popular TV Everywhere! Zone, back for its third showing, is expected to grow by 50 per cent and act as a major focal point of BroadcastAsia2017. Brand new clusters for drones and virtual reality will also make their debut, rounding up the event’s immersive showcase of … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2017’s highlights new features
BBC Worldwide and Lookout Point seals deal
BBC Worldwide announced a deal with one of China’s largest providers of Internet value added services, Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”, SEHK: 00700) for The Collection. The announcement was made on the second day of the Asian Television Forum in Singapore. The eight-episode drama, set in the world of French haute couture after the Second World War from writer, creator and award-winning showrunner Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives) … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and Lookout Point seals deal