Stockholm and Amsterdam - Written and produced by series creators and executive producers David Lynch and Mark Frost and executive produced by Sabrina S. Sutherland, the new Twin Peaks is directed entirely by David Lynch, and will premiere exclusively on HBO Nordic across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland on May 22nd. One of the most groundbreaking and influential television series of all time, the new SHOWTIME series picks up twenty-five years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern … [Read more...] about New Twin Peaks premiers exclusively on HBO Nordic
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FreemantleMedia strikes deal with Altice group
London - FremantleMedia International (FMI) has inked an exclusive multiyear output deal with the Altice Group for Jamie Oliver’s popular TV programmes. The deal will provide a home for the globally renowned TV chef’s titles including his new series Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food on Altice’s new international 100% cookery channel MY Cuisine. Jamie Oliver’s programmes and cookbooks have reached millions of households all around the world. In Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food, each delicious dish … [Read more...] about FreemantleMedia strikes deal with Altice group
Talpa Holding acquires stake SBS Broadcasting
Laren, North Holland - Talpa Holding acquires a 67% stake in SBS Broadcasting from Sanoma and thereby achieves full ownership of TV-stations SBS6, NET5, Veronica and SBS9. SBS Broadcasting will complement Talpa in further developing a new Dutch multimedia company with strong positions in television, radio, print and online. As part of the transaction, Talpa’s stake in the TV guide business Veronica Uitgeverij will be sold to Sanoma. Talpa expects to close the acquisition relatively shortly, … [Read more...] about Talpa Holding acquires stake SBS Broadcasting
Alfred Haber Inc. gets rights for a primetime special
Palisades Park, New Jersey – Alfred Haber, President of Alfred Haber, Inc., announced the company has recently secured the exclusive international rights for the upcoming Stayin’ Alive: A GRAMMY Salute To The Music Of The Bee Gees, a two-hour primetime entertainment special honoring five-time GRAMMY winners The Bee Gees. Marking the 40th Anniversary of Saturday Night Fever, this landmark event is broadcast by the CBS Television Network in the U.S. Hosted by John Travolta and taped in Los … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber Inc. gets rights for a primetime special
TV-3 Russia licenses rights for Twin Peaks
Moscow and Amsterdam – TV-3 has licensed from CBS Studios International the free-to-air rights in Russia to the new SHOWTIME limited event series Twin Peaks. The series will be broadcast on TV-3 24 hours after the premiere of the series in the States. Twin Peaks is written and executive produced by series creators David Lynch and Mark Frost, and is executive produced by Sabrina S. Sutherland. All 18 parts of the new series are directed entirely by David Lynch. An official list of the … [Read more...] about TV-3 Russia licenses rights for Twin Peaks
IMDA and Cartoon Network support animation in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Turner’s Cartoon Network has announced the staging of a two-day Imagination Studios workshop in Singapore as part of a global initiative to inspire the next generation of storytellers and creators. Hosted in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and supported by StarHub, Imagination Studios comprises an industry workshop for adults and a special workshop for children as well. The events will be held at PIXEL Studios, a dedicated facility launched by IMDA … [Read more...] about IMDA and Cartoon Network support animation in Singapore