Cannes - BBC Worldwide France has concluded a co-production deal with French pubcaster France 5 for HD documentary Human Journey. The new five-part series follows their co-production Surviving Disaster which aired in 2006, and was sold to 25 broadcasters worldwide. Human Journey will trace five ancient routes taken by early men across the world to reveal the challenges they faced. Using new genetic and archaeological evidence, the show focuses on the gradual adaptation of human culture and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide France and France 5 to embark on Human Journey
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Celestial Movies Asia and Celestial Classic Movies channels to debut on now TV
Hong Kong - Celestial Pictures has unveiled new channels Celestial Movies Asia (CMA) and Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) to debut April 15, 2008 in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service now TV. Terry Mak, executive vice president, distribution and TV networks, Celestial Pictures said, "The launch of CCM and CMA is setting a new milestone in the promotion of Asian cinema in Hong Kong and we are proud to debut these two channels on now TV.” CMA screens Asian blockbusters while CCM features … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies Asia and Celestial Classic Movies channels to debut on now TV
ABC and Australia Council for the Arts pact to showcase Australian arts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australia Council for the Arts are partnering to provide Australian arts content over the former’s digital delivery platforms to local audiences. The partners will develop initiatives across various arts genres and practice in a range of formats including live performance, to be available on ABC1, ABC2, ABC online, Second Life, internet channels, mobile and vodcasts. James Strong, chairman, Australia Council for the Arts said: “Each … [Read more...] about ABC and Australia Council for the Arts pact to showcase Australian arts
CIMG inks African and European carriage deals for E! Int’l Network
Cannes – Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) has inked various carriage deals in Africa and Europe for E! International Network, bringing the 24-hour Hollywood celebrity and entertainment channel to 75million homes outside of the US. CIMG closed new carriage agreements with African satellite TV platform Multichoice in Angola and Mozambique; Croatian telco and IPTV operator T-Com; Portuguese telco PT Telekom; and Serbian cable operator SBB; as well as renewed its contract with UK … [Read more...] about CIMG inks African and European carriage deals for E! Int’l Network
Zeal Entertainment crowned Miss World distributor
London/Cannes – Format and events programming distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has been named distributor of the Miss World Festival in 2008, the fourth year it has secured international rights for the property. Miss World Festival is an annual international beauty pageant featuring participants from 120 countries. The 1 x 120’ show includes the presentation of all contestants, footage from events that contestants participate in during their … [Read more...] about Zeal Entertainment crowned Miss World distributor
FOXCRIME debuts in Indonesia on Indovision
Jakarta – Fox International Channels Asia has launched FOXCRIME in Indonesia on DTH pay TV service Indovision. The Indonesian launch follows the channel’s rollout in Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines and Europe. FOXCRIME offers crime, investigation and mystery drama series, original productions, and biographies of criminals. Bahasa Indonesia subtitles are initially available on programmes including Masterminds, Body of Evidence, C.S.I. Miami, C.S.I., Texas S.W.A.T., NYPD Blue, The … [Read more...] about FOXCRIME debuts in Indonesia on Indovision