Fremantle announces the acquisition of music gameshow format DNA Singer from Korea. The music gameshow is created by FormatEast and creator Kyung Hwangbo for SBS. In DNA Singer, family members who share DNA with celebrities such as singers and actors become “DNA Singers” and perform, while the judges have to guess which celebrities they are genetically related to. Fantastic Family – DNA Singer will premiere during the lunar new year holiday on the 1st and 2nd of February on SBS as Lunar New … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires music gameshow format ‘DNA Singer’
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Seven Network Australia and All3Media International announce the return of ‘This is Your Life’
The Seven Network announced the exciting return of one of Australia’s longest-running and most acclaimed television series, This Is Your Life, debuting on Channel 7 and 7plus later this year. The deal was negotiated with All3Media International after their acquisition of the DRG/Nent library. Beloved across Australia for placing the spotlight on some of the nation’s most successful, admired and fascinating characters, This Is Your Life will return as a series of special events produced by ITV … [Read more...] about Seven Network Australia and All3Media International announce the return of ‘This is Your Life’
Viu doubles down on original productions for Asia
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, looks towards the new year with more than 30 Viu Originals currently slated for production. This builds on Viu’s robust growth in 2021, which saw local and pan-regional original productions rated highly on the platform. Ms. Marianne Lee, Chief of Content Acquisition & Development, Viu, said, “In 2022, we continue to build a strong pipeline of Viu Originals with strong local content in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and … [Read more...] about Viu doubles down on original productions for Asia
AsiaSat and Next Step announce collaboration on end-to-end content aggregation and distribution of new lifestyle HD channel ‘Thainess’
Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and Thailand’s leading multi-channel operator Next Step Company Limited have entered into a strategic partnership, bringing together their unique expertise in content aggregation, media management and distribution for the launch of a new lifestyle HD channel ‘Thainess’. In collaboration with Next Step, AsiaSat will provide technical and marketing support to deliver Thainess to the … [Read more...] about AsiaSat and Next Step announce collaboration on end-to-end content aggregation and distribution of new lifestyle HD channel ‘Thainess’
Curiosity, Drive and Blink Films partner on ‘Cracking the Code’
Blink Films is set to produce the new Curiosity original series Cracking the Code, investigating the greatest codes known to humanity and the brilliant minds that deciphered them. Curiosity, the global factual media company, commissioned the series, with Drive, the production-funding and distribution agency, providing additional financing and distributing the series in selected markets. Featuring stunning 3D graphics alongside captivating archive and interviews with the key protagonists and … [Read more...] about Curiosity, Drive and Blink Films partner on ‘Cracking the Code’
BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’
BBC Studios announced new international distribution partnerships that will bring all series of the multi-award-winning hit drama Sherlock, produced by Hartswood Films, to a global audience. Winner of 12 BAFTAs and nine Emmys, and previously sold in over 240 territories worldwide, Sherlock is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the series stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the iconic roles of Sherlock Holmes and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’