National Geographic Channel (NGC) is set to premiere its National Geographic Channel Special Bones of the Buddha on May 11. The programme follows renowned historian Charles Allen on his mission to determine the truth behind 1898’s alleged find of Buddha’s remains. When British colonial estate manager William Peppe, sets workers digging at a mysterious hill on his Birdpore, India, property in 1898, he has no idea what they would find. Over six meters down, they are shocked to find … [Read more...] about Nat Geo to premiere “Bones of the Buddha”
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New “George of the Jungle” animated series to be produced in Canada and Singapore
Singapore, Canada – Singapore-based children’s media company August Media Holdings and Canadian production company Chocolate Moose Media have announced a commission by TELETOON Canada Inc. for a new season of the animated series George of the Jungle. Based on the 1967 series of the same name, the second season of the 2007 series will be produced for TELETOON Canada Inc., and licensed to international telecasters including Nickelodeon for Germany and Northern Europe, as well as, TVE … [Read more...] about New “George of the Jungle” animated series to be produced in Canada and Singapore
One-on-one with Keshet International’s Alon Shtruzman
Keshet International, the distribution arm of Israel's Keshet Media Group, has been in operation since 2000 but has in recent years generated significant worldwide interest, generally acknowledged to be fuelled by success of the award-winning Homeland (the U.S. format of the Israeli drama series Prisoners of War), which has since won six Primetime Emmys and five Golden Globes. Q: What makes Keshet different? Shtruzman: Everything we do in Keshet is real and original. We call it “edgy … [Read more...] about One-on-one with Keshet International’s Alon Shtruzman
AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
Singapore – AXN will premiere the original series Hannibal on April 9 across Asia. Described as a cinematic thriller, the series is developed by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daisies) and directed by David Slade (Twilight: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night). Hannibal is the latest AXN original series, and it will also air on SET in Africa and Sony SciFi in Russia. As part of the global launch in April 2013, the series will be rolled out in over 80 countries and versioned in 18 … [Read more...] about AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
Iconic rock band KISS to feature in a new animated “Hello Kitty” series
Los Angeles - The Hub Network has announced that it has optioned the rights to a new series – KISS Hello Kitty (working title), based on the highly successful KISS x Hello Kitty line of products from Sanrio. The animated series, which is currently in the initial stages of development, will feature the four KISS X Hello Kitty characters. The series will be produced by KISS Catalogue Ltd. and Sanrio, with KISS’s Gene Simmons slated to be one of the executive producers. "We are thrilled … [Read more...] about Iconic rock band KISS to feature in a new animated “Hello Kitty” series
Eurosport broadcasts actor Patrick Dempsey’s prep for Le Mans motor race
Eurosport has announced that it will produce and broadcast Dempsey races Le Mans – a series of five 13-minute programmes following Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey as he races on the Le Mans 24 Hours event. The 5-part series premiered March 9, and fans will also be able to catch exclusive interviews as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the American Le Mans Series events he will race on the road to Le Mans 24 Hours. Julien Bergeaud, Director of Broadcasting and … [Read more...] about Eurosport broadcasts actor Patrick Dempsey’s prep for Le Mans motor race
