HBO Global Licensing has licensed Boston-based gaming company Disruptor Beam to produce a new social game based on the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning series Game of Thrones. The game, to be called Game of Thrones Ascent, will be released in Facebook. Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, is set in the mythical land of Westeros, where seven noble families fight for control amid political and sexual intrigue. In Game of Thrones … [Read more...] about HBO license Disruptor Beam to create Game of Thrones social game
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SBS and CBS Studios International renew content deal
Dutch broadcaster SBS Broadcasting B.V. and CBS Studios International have renewed their multi-year content deal. The renewal secures SBS the free-to-air rights for TV series from the Hollywood studio. CBS Studios International’s programming includes series like NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, Hawaii Five-0 and The Good Wife. These and future titles will be broadcast on Net5, SBS 6 and Veronica. NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles are among the lineup for the Tuesday prime-time programming of SBS 6. … [Read more...] about SBS and CBS Studios International renew content deal
Sony Pictures Television appoints new chief creative officer
Los Angeles/London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced the appointment of Wayne Garvie as Chief Creative Officer, International Production. In this role, Garvie will be responsible for driving creative development across SPT’s global network of joint venture companies and its production studios outside of Los Angeles, turning locally developed properties into global formats and fostering co-developments across the group. He will report to Andrea Wong, President, SPT … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television appoints new chief creative officer
BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced Richard Hammond’s Crash Course, an adventurous new series that will feature BBC Top Gear’s Hammond driving some of America’s most hazardous vehicles. Richard Hammond’s Crash Course is the latest global offering from BBC Worldwide, reinforcing the network’s commitment to stage bold and ambitious global television events that showcase the very best of British programming and UK talent to the world. The series will be aired … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
HISTORY goes on Viking adventure in first scripted series
New York – HISTORY has announced its first ever scripted series Vikings, set to premiere in 2013. Vikings will chronicle the extraordinary and ferocious world of the mighty Norsemen who raided, traded and explored during medieval times. It follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, an historical figure, and the greatest hero of his age – and the gripping sagas of Ragnar’s band of Viking brothers and his family – as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. The series … [Read more...] about HISTORY goes on Viking adventure in first scripted series
CNN continues its reign as top international news and business channel in Asia Pacific
CNN reaches more viewers globally than any other international news channel, reinforcing the network’s undisputed leadership position, according to the latest findings from both the Synovate Pan Asia Pacific Cross Media survey (PAX) and European Media and Marketing Survey (EMS). The latest PAX findings for 2011 showed that CNN continues to be the leader among international news and business channels across all metrics in the Asia-Pacific region. It also highlighted CNN’s ability to … [Read more...] about CNN continues its reign as top international news and business channel in Asia Pacific