Los Angeles – FOX International Channels (FIC), the international home of The Walking Dead, has partnered with Homeland’s Emmy Award winning Keshet International on the U.S. adaptation of Keshet’s newest Israeli scripted drama series Shkufim (False Flag). Writer and Feature Director, Peter Landesman, will mark his screen-writing debut in television for the drama series. Shkufim (False Flag), created by Amit Cohen-Raab and Maria … [Read more...] about FIC partners Keshet to launch U.S. adaptation of “Shkufim” (False Flag)
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“Doctor Who” special to get simultaneous broadcast in over 75 countries
London- BBC Worldwide has announced that the 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who will, for the first time ever, be broadcast simultaneously to millions of viewers worldwide in a global simulcast on November 23, 2013. Fans in at least 75 countries spanning six continents will be able to enjoy the episode in 2D and 3D, where available, at the same time as the UK broadcast. On top of the worldwide TV broadcast, hundreds of cinemas in the UK and across the … [Read more...] about “Doctor Who” special to get simultaneous broadcast in over 75 countries
FOX crosses 200 million home milestone internationally
Hong Kong/Southeast Asia – More than 200 million homes internationally now receive the FOX entertainment channel. This milestone was announced by FOX International Channels (FIC), whose total portfolio of pay-TV channels including FOX, National Geographic Channel, FOX Life and FOX Sports, reaches 1.6 billion homes globally. During the last year, FIC undertook to expand the FOX general entertainment channels, rebranding existing channels and launching new FOX … [Read more...] about FOX crosses 200 million home milestone internationally
ATF and ScreenSingapore announce conference line-up
Singapore – Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s leading entertainment content market, together with ScreenSingapore, has announced four days of conference sessions, including a one-day pre-market conference on December 3, 2013. Highlights include a panel on the booming formats community in Asia. Vivian Yin, Chief Representative & Deputy General Manager, Star China International Media Ltd (China), and Mike Beale, Director of International Formats, ITV Studios (UK) … [Read more...] about ATF and ScreenSingapore announce conference line-up
BAFTA opens awards to online broadcasters
London - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that for the very first time, web-based broadcasters will be eligible to enter the British Academy Television Awards and the British Academy Television Craft Awards.BAFTA’s Chief Executive, Amanda Berry, said: “We continually strive to ensure our Awards remain relevant to the industry, as well as reflecting the trends among the viewing public. We’re in a golden era for storytelling and … [Read more...] about BAFTA opens awards to online broadcasters
MDA explains two clauses that force SingTel to share BPL content
SingTel won BPL rights on a non-exclusive basis in October 2012, and the Media Development Authority of Singapore subsequently deemed the contract exclusive in nature, compelling SingTel to share its content under the "cross-carriage" rule. The Media Development Authority of Singapore has released a document explaining why SingTel's appeal against the cross-carriage rule was rejected, forcing the telco to share its Barclays Premier League content with rival StarHub. In the agreement between … [Read more...] about MDA explains two clauses that force SingTel to share BPL content