Moscow – CTC Media, Inc. (CTCM), Russia's leading independent media company, has announced the signing of a multi-year output deal between its Channel 31 in Kazakhstan and one of the world's leading television distribution companies, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. Under the terms of the agreement, which marks a first for the Kazakhstan market, Channel 31 has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast a diverse range of feature films and television series from Warner … [Read more...] about Kazakhstan’s Channel 31 and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution sign multi-year output deal
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StarHub TVB Awards returns for third year
Singapore – The StarHub TVB Awards is returning for a third year. The awards aims to accord recognition to TVB productions and artistes for outstanding works over the past year. Winners will be announced on 18 August at the awards ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. There are 19 award categories this year, out of which nine are opened for public voting. These include My Favourite TVB Male and Female Characters, My Favourite TVB Drama, My Favourite Onscreen … [Read more...] about StarHub TVB Awards returns for third year
David Haslingden to step down as President and COO of Fox Networks Group
New York – News Corporation announced that David Haslingden, who has served as President and COO of Fox Networks Group since January 2011, has decided to step down at the end of the calendar year in order to return to his native Australia and spend more time with his family. Haslingden was instrumental in the creation and growth of Fox International Channels (FIC), a business unit that now encompasses more than 350 channels in over 55 countries. Prior to his current role, he was CEO of … [Read more...] about David Haslingden to step down as President and COO of Fox Networks Group
A+E Networks and Lionsgate announce home entertainment distribution partnership
New York and Santa Monica – A+E Networks and Lionsgate have forged a partnership under which Lionsgate will handle home entertainment distribution of programming from A&E Network, HISTORY and Lifetime. The partnership encompasses hit programmes from A+E Networks’ diverse content catalogue including Storage Wars, Shipping Wars and Duck Dynasty from A&E, HISTORY’s Pawn Stars, American Pickers and America The Story of US, and Lifetime’s Dance Moms and the library of … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Lionsgate announce home entertainment distribution partnership
Armoza Formats’ Upgrade secures four new territories
Armoza Formats has announced new deals for its game show format Upgrade, with broadcasters in India, Denmark, Russia and Hungary. In India, the nation's largest regional language network SUN, has commissioned the game show for their channel SUN TV, for its primetime Sunday evening slot. Twenty-six one hour-long episodes have been commissioned to begin airing this month. The Indian adaptation will not only go into families' homes, but also into schools, local businesses, and small villages, … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats’ Upgrade secures four new territories
UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific