London – Independent distributor all3media International has shipped Studio Lambert’s factual entertainment format Gogglebox to China and the Ukraine, as new broadcasters sign local versions of the innovative, ratings-winning series. In China, the co-operation was completed with the assistance of all3media International’s Beijing-based consultants CMMI – and marks the first deal between all3media International and the national broadcaster Jiangsu … [Read more...] about all3media International takes “Gogglebox” to China and Ukraine
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NGCI to debut “Comet of the Century”
National Geographic Channels International has announced the co-production of Comet of the Century from Darlow Smithson Productions. The series will premiere in November in 170 countries. Premiering across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia this on November 24, 2013 on the National Geographic Channel, Comet of the Century offers viewers a front row seat to this event. With breath-taking images captured using cutting edge technology, audiences come as close to … [Read more...] about NGCI to debut “Comet of the Century”
FOX Japan challenges Guinness World Record with “NCIS” marathon
In an attempt to set the new Guinness World Record as “the longest uninterrupted transmission of a TV series,” FOX Japan, part of FOX International Channels, will broadcast all 234 episodes from Seasons 1 through 10 of the popular drama series NCIS starting on Sunday, December 29, 2013. The Guinness World Record will be officially recognised after the marathon broadcast is completed in Japan on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. In addition, the eleventh … [Read more...] about FOX Japan challenges Guinness World Record with “NCIS” marathon
“I’m A Celebrity” global premiere hits a record high
Hong Kong - I'm A Celebrity...Get me Out of Here! Series 13 premiered on screens across Asia and the Middle East on ITV Choice within 48 hours of its UK broadcast. The UK premiere achieved a record breaking audience of 12 million viewers - the highest launch audience figure in the show's history. I'm A Celebrity...Get me Out of Here! This year’s launch was the highest live overnight audience of the year, after the Wimbledon Final (12.1 million viewers). The audience peaked … [Read more...] about “I’m A Celebrity” global premiere hits a record high
Cartoon Network commissions first APAC series for global distribution
SPAA Conference, Melbourne – Cartoon Network has announced it has started production on the first Asia Pacific-made series developed for global distribution. Exchange Student Zero will be ready to air in 2015 on screens across the world. Another new project in the pipeline for the kids’ network is Monster Beach, an original TV special that will also be available internationally. Exchange Student Zero “Since the very early … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network commissions first APAC series for global distribution
ESPN appoints Madeline Tan to head APAC sales effort
Madeline Tan has joined ESPN as the Director of Advertising Sales and Sponsorship, ESPN Asia/Pacific. Tan brings 20 years of media industry experience to the role, where she will be responsible for leading all day-to-day management of multi-platform advertising and sponsorship sales across ESPN’s brands in Asia Pacific as well as strategic guidance for the continued development of advertising in support of the sports media company’s business growth in the region. Madeline Tan Tan … [Read more...] about ESPN appoints Madeline Tan to head APAC sales effort