Cannes – In a deal that successfully closed on April 8, Keshet International’s Boom! has sold to Spanish network Atresmedia. The news follows two sales to the U.S. (FOX) and France (TF1) in as many days. Boom! achieved outstanding ratings when it made its debut on Keshet Broadcasting, Channel 2 Israel following its launch on April 3 at 9pm, becoming the highest-rated game show launch ever in Israel. Vastly outshining all other shows in its timeslot, Boom! scored a staggering 41.2% … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Spain acquires “Boom!”
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MIPTV: Azteca and Astro collaborate for telenovelas
Cannes – One of the world’s largest producers of Spanish language programming, Azteca, and pay TV broadcaster and producer Astro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production and distribution of telenovelas. The MoU has three parties, Azteca, Astro and Global Station, a Malaysian production house behind some of the most successful drama series in Malaysia. This is a milestone marking a long-term partnership relying on the strengths of the respective parties in … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Azteca and Astro collaborate for telenovelas
MIPTV: Hubu Media Group takes Off the Fence content to China
Hubu Media Group announced at MIPTV on April 8 that it has signed a deal to acquire over 25 hours of premium factual programming from global non-fiction content company Off the Fence, to supply to the Chinese market. The deal covers a range of titles from Off the Fence’s catalogue, from the Nature & Wildlife and History strands: Gift of the Rains (13 x 30') is a beautifully-shot series about the rivers of Africa The Whole Story (13 x 60') uses the latest scientific knowledge to give … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Hubu Media Group takes Off the Fence content to China
“Got To Dance” reaches 120 territories
Cannes – Shine International announced on April 6 that hit dance format Got To Dance has reached tape sales covering 120 territories, with UK judge Ashley Banjo attending MIPTV to launch new factual entertainment format Big Town Dance. New deals for the UK's Got To Dance, which features Kimberly Wyatt (The Pussycat Dolls) alongside Banjo, lead member of world-renowned dance troupe Diversity include Canada (GameTV) and Africa (MNET). Sky1 HD's highest rated entertainment series, the hit … [Read more...] about “Got To Dance” reaches 120 territories
MIPTV: BBC Worldwide collaborates with ZDF again
Cannes – BBC Worldwide announced on April 8 that German public service broadcaster ZDF will be co-producers of One Planet, a forthcoming new landmark series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit. The deal sees a continuation of BBC Worldwide’s successful affiliation with ZDF following their previous co-production of the critically acclaimed natural history series Frozen Planet. One Planet (6 x 60’), produced by Emmy award-winning producer Vanessa Berlowitz (Planet Earth, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BBC Worldwide collaborates with ZDF again
MIPTV: Armoza announces four new deals
Tel Aviv/Cannes – As MIPTV kicks off, Armoza has announced four new deals for their new launches. FremantleMedia France have picked up Armoza Formats’ new fashion format Runway in my Closet while France’s Made in PM has acquired the rights to scripted drama The Killer Inside. An undisclosed party in France has taken the new daily stripped format The Final Cut-Down and Thailand’s Kantana Group Public Company Limited has also secured the rights to prime time studio … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Armoza announces four new deals
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