London – BRB Internacional and Outfit7 have penned a deal to produce the all-new TV series, Talking Tom and Friends. The 52 x 11’ format will be based on the entertainment phenomenon of the same name that achieved record-breaking acclaim when it became the fastest growing entertainment app series of all time. A trailer for the Talking Tom and Friends series will make its debut at MIPTV, taking place in Cannes … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BRB and Outfit7 to produce “Talking Tom and Friends” series
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BBC ​AMERICA and BBC Worldwide​ green light new original series
In a co-production first, the show will launch across BBC AMERICA and the BBC’s international channels network and is the first original commission to be announced for BBC Brit – the new male-skewing factual entertainment channel due to launch in several worldwide markets in 2014. Hosted by Brits Tom ‘Wookie’ Ford and Jonny Smith, two real-life friends and U.K. car journalists, the daredevil pair work as rival team captains, accompanied by two fellow car enthusiasts. … [Read more...] about BBC ​AMERICA and BBC Worldwide​ green light new original series
Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
London – Three of the Warner Bros. Television Group’s most successful long running scripted series, Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and ER have been commissioned and optioned as local versions in the Philippines, Thailand and India. Pretty Little Liars, one of the most buzzed about series among young women in the U.S. and around the world, is currently in production in the Philippines. Produced by ABC Development Corporation, the 22-episode local … [Read more...] about Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
Prime to distribute Ma Chaîne Sport’s catalogue
Prime Entertainment Group has just signed an important distribution agreement with Ma Chaîne Sport for more than 550 hours of sports and health and wellness programming. Prime Entertainment Group, known for more than 10 years in the TV market as producer/distributor of programs related to Cinema/Celebrities/Hollywood, continues to diversify its catalogue. In one year, its catalogue was multiplied four times, thanks to many agreements signed with leading European producers in France, … [Read more...] about Prime to distribute Ma Chaîne Sport’s catalogue
HELLO! JAPAN celebrates successful first year in Singapore
Singapore – HELLO! JAPAN, which bills itself as a one-stop channel for all things Japanese, is celebrating its first anniversary in Singapore. Available on StarHub Cable Vision on channel 149, HELLO! JAPAN is the first private Japanese General Entertainment channel in Asia. The channel celebrated its first anniversary in Singapore in February, having achieved close to a million viewers in 2013, and establishing itself as one of the top 20 paid television channels in Singapore. … [Read more...] about HELLO! JAPAN celebrates successful first year in Singapore
MIPTV to host “Focus on Israel”
Paris – To spotlight the growing international success of Israeli TV content, MIPTV is hosting a “Focus on Israel” as part of its upcoming market. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 51st annual MIPTV takes place April 7-10 in Cannes, France. Israeli TV series burst onto the international scene around a decade ago thanks to the production and distribution of innovative formats. This now extends to scripted drama, which has become a major … [Read more...] about MIPTV to host “Focus on Israel”