London – NBCUniversal Formats announced that hit cooking reality format, Top Chef, has been picked up by two major European broadcasters, RTP in Portugal and Antena1 in Romania. In Portugal, the 13 x 75’ series is produced by CBV and premiered on public broadcaster RTP in August. The show is hosted by Portuguese celebrity Sílvia Alberto, previously known to audiences from Idols and Dancing With the Stars. In Romania, the country’s largest broadcaster, Antena1, ordered 12 … [Read more...] about Portugal and Romania to find their Top Chefs
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Leading kids broadcasters to attend Asian Animation Summit in Kuala Lumpur
Toronto, Canada – The first annual Asian Animation Summit (AAS) will take place on December 10 and 11 at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Several prominent international broadcasters have already confirmed their attendance, including: Nickelodeon International; Disney Channels Worldwide; Corus Entertainment; BBC Worldwide; and Super RTL. Several Asian broadcasters have also confirmed their intention to attend, including: Australia’s ABC TV; Malaysia’s Media Prima … [Read more...] about Leading kids broadcasters to attend Asian Animation Summit in Kuala Lumpur
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon; Brown Johnson departs
Los Angeles – Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to the new position of President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. The newly created position establishes centralised, West Coast leadership of all Nickelodeon’s content teams, and provides direct, on the ground oversight of the network’s development slate. Hicks will be based at Nickelodeon’s Burbank and Santa Monica, … [Read more...] about Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon; Brown Johnson departs
Guggenheim Partners to acquire Dick Clark Productions
Los Angeles and New York – Guggenheim Partners together with Mandalay Entertainment and Mosaic Media Investment Partners, have announced a definitive agreement to purchase Dick Clark Productions (DCP) from RedZone Capital Management. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. DCP is the leading independent producer of television programming for broadcast networks, cable networks and other distributors. The company's world-renowned television programming includes the Golden Globe … [Read more...] about Guggenheim Partners to acquire Dick Clark Productions
SPT Networks, Asia names Sunil Punjabi as Business Head, India
Singapore / Mumbai – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has appointed Sunil Punjabi as Business Head, India, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television (SPT). Based in the company’s Mumbai office, Punjabi will lead its local team in all business functions for SPT Networks, Asia’s channels in India including AXN and Animax. Punjabi will report to Ricky Ow, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television, who is based in the … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia names Sunil Punjabi as Business Head, India
Banijay Group enters Australia and New Zealand with acquisition of Screentime
Paris/Sydney – International production conglomerate Banijay Group and leading Australian production company Screentime, have announced the conclusion of a deal which will see Banijay acquiring a majority stake in Screentime, its operations in New Zealand, and its interest in its affiliate company in Ireland. The deal sees Banijay's first entry into all three territories, extending its presence to eleven countries globally. Banijay’s distribution arm Banijay International will … [Read more...] about Banijay Group enters Australia and New Zealand with acquisition of Screentime