Cannes – Telemundo Internacional announced at a press conference held in Cannes, France, that the well-known Mexican actress Aracely Arambula will play the leading role in the new telenovela based on Victor Hugo’s classic work Les Miserables, to be produced by Telemundo in 2014. Valentina Parraga, the acclaimed writer for Telemundo's ratings successes La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South) and La Patrona (The Return), heads the adaptation of this new … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Telemundo to remake “Les Mis” in Spanish for TV
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FremantleMedia announces record number of global productions
Cannes – With global productions like Idols, The X Factor and Got Talent, and local drama formats such as Wentworth and Confrontation, FremantleMedia has announced that it has more titles in production than ever before with 217 productions currently in the works across 117 territories.Leading the charge is the long-running game show format Family Feud. Local versions of the popular game show are now produced in 60 territories worldwide. Other … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces record number of global productions
BBC’s “Outside Source” to broadcast across international platforms
The BBC has announced development of a brand new news programme, Outside Source, hosted by Ros Atkins, to be broadcast across its international platforms - BBC World Service Radio, BBC World News TV and BBC.com. Broadcasting live from the BBC’s Broadcasting House, London, the programme is launching initially on World Service Radio.The format will subsequently develop to provide audiences with a fully integrated web, radio and TV experience. Outside Source aims to open up the … [Read more...] about BBC’s “Outside Source” to broadcast across international platforms
MIPCOM: Discovery Enterprises to represent New World Distribution docs
Cannes, France – Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) will represent seven documentary films from New World Distribution’s (NWD) programming catalogue at MIPCOM. Under the terms of the deal - first announced in July 2013 - DEI has the worldwide rights to distribute first window options to international broadcasters. “Discovery Enterprises International is pleased to be working with New World Distribution to expand our growing catalogue of feature length programmes. These … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Discovery Enterprises to represent New World Distribution docs
Disney Junior begins production on first original TV movie
Production has begun on the first Disney Junior Original Movie, Lucky Duck, a music-filled, animated adventure at sea starring the voices of Christian Borle and Megan Hilty (both of Smash), and Tom Cavanaugh (Royal Pains). The announcement was made by Joe D’Ambrosia, Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Junior. D’Ambrosia said, “We’re eager to introduce young kids and their parents to our first Disney Junior Original Movie, an exciting … [Read more...] about Disney Junior begins production on first original TV movie
BBC Worldwide commissions “Sarah & Duck” S2 for CBeebies
BBC Worldwide has announced the commission of a second series of Sarah & Duck with 40 brand new episodes. Sarah & Duck S2 is the latest in a slate of children’s investments at BBC Worldwide including: Chop! Chop!, Numtums, Old Jack’s Boat, Baby Jake and Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. The 2D animation second series (40x7') created by Karrot Entertainment will once again be internationally distributed by BBC Worldwide who own the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide commissions “Sarah & Duck” S2 for CBeebies