MIPCOM 2012 will be welcoming internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities, many of whom will grace the red carpet at MIPCOM's Opening Night Party. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM will take place in Cannes from October 8 to 11. Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell (Felicity) and Welsh actor Matthew Rhys (Brothers and Sisters), both stars of the new period drama The Americans, will attend the gala … [Read more...] about Stars to grace MIPCOM 2012
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Lionsgate announces record US$800 million revolving credit facility
Santa Monica, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia – Lionsgate has entered into a new five-year, US$800 million revolving credit facility, one of the largest raised by an entertainment company in more than a decade. The new facility helps position Lionsgate for continued growth and enables the company to capitalise on long-term strategic opportunities and meet long-term financial objectives. The new facility replaces Lionsgate's previous $340 million revolving credit facility. … [Read more...] about Lionsgate announces record US$800 million revolving credit facility
Indian regulatory body gives go-ahead to News Corp’s buy out of ESPN
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corporation’s intent to acquire ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) from ESPN. The CCI said in a statement: "... Also considering the presence of other sports channels in India such as DD Sports, TEN Action Plus, Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Golf, Sony Six, Neo Sports Plus, Neo Prime, etc., the proposed combination is not likely to give rise to any adverse competition concern in India.” This news follows News … [Read more...] about Indian regulatory body gives go-ahead to News Corp’s buy out of ESPN
Sony Pictures Television expands Last Resort distribution
London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has pre-sold its new drama Last Resort to more than 100 countries ahead of its international distribution at MIPCOM in Cannes next month. In Asia, pan-regional broadcaster AXN Asia will air the series across 20 territories including India, China, Hong Kong and across Southeast Asia, while Canadian rights were acquired earlier this year by Shaw Global. Latest territories confirmed in Europe include Germany (Prosieben), Austria (ORF), Italy (FOX), … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television expands Last Resort distribution
MediaCorp posts strong financial results
Singapore – MediaCorp has announced a 7.5% rise in operating profit to S$44.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2012. According to the broadcaster, this growth was achieved on a 6.7% increase in total revenue to S$629.4 million, buoyed by strong advertising revenue growth. Net profit before tax was S$187.6 million, which includes a gain on disposal of investments and property of S$125.5 million. Industry recognition for its quality content and innovative marketing came via over 50 … [Read more...] about MediaCorp posts strong financial results
Programmes on FOX International Channels win big at Primetime Emmys
Hong Kong / Southeast Asia – At this year’s 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, TV programmes broadcast by FOX International Channels (FIC) across Asia Pacific won ten awards. FOX Movies Premium’s Homeland and FOX’s Modern Family were the big winners of the night, taking home four awards each, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series, respectively. It is Modern Family’s third year in a row winning best comedy series, while Homeland broke Mad … [Read more...] about Programmes on FOX International Channels win big at Primetime Emmys