Cannes, France – Japanese television network Fuji TV announced on April 7 a major international syndication deal with online video giant Crunchyroll throughout Asia, including Mainland China, Europe and the Americas. The deal signals Fuji TV’s strength as a primary Drama producer where premium broadcast networks can generate additional revenue in new markets and demographics. Under the terms of the deal with Crunchyroll, Fuji TV has licensed premium hit titles from the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Fuji TV partners with Crunchyroll
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MIPTV: Greater China to get more BBC shows
Beijing and Hong Kong – BBC Worldwide announced two deals in Greater China at MIPTV on April 7. The deals were signed with TVB, the primary free-to-air TV broadcaster in Hong Kong, and Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The deal with TVB sees BBC Worldwide providing a wealth of new titles, predominantly natural history and factual, to the biggest terrestrial broadcaster in Hong Kong. Starting in the second quarter of this year, viewers in Hong Kong will be … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Greater China to get more BBC shows
MIPTV: Malaysia to produce and adapt “Hi-5” format
Cannes – Hi-5 World has announced that they will be entering into a co-production venture with KRU Studios to produce a localised Hi-5 in Malaysia. Plans are underway to co-produce the 2nd Asian adaptation of the popular children’s programme in Bahasa Malaysia. The 1st year will start with 25 episodes. TV production is slated to start in July 2014 and is set to air around the 3rd quarter of 2014. Hi-5 World will involve top production personnel from Australia to work on the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Malaysia to produce and adapt “Hi-5” format
MIPTV: ITV Studios to distribute Star China’s “Sing My Song”
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a landmark deal to distribute Star China’s hit primetime entertainment series, Sing My Song to the global television market. This marks the first time that an original Chinese talent show format has been exported internationally. Sing My Song is a studio-based music contest, searching for the best original songs in the nation. Four of the music industry’s most accomplished singer-songwriters share their experience and expertise as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios to distribute Star China’s “Sing My Song”
MIPTV: Grindstone Entertainment acquires David Rodriguez’s “Last I Heard”
Los Angeles, California – Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired all North American rights to Last I Heard, the Sopranos-esque mob drama from filmmaker David Rodriguez and producers Kevin and Andrea Kelly. The film, which premiered at the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival, stars Paul Sorvino, Steven Bauer, Michael Rapaport and Chazz Palminteri. Lionsgate Home Entertainment will handle the release, which is expected for late 2014. “We are excited to be working with such a … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Grindstone Entertainment acquires David Rodriguez’s “Last I Heard”
MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
Cannes – As MIPDOC opens for business, independent UK distributor DCD Rights has announced a raft of sales for its new line-up of music and documentary programming, as the shows launch in Cannes. George Michael Live at Palais Garnier Paris, a powerful concert and documentary from one of the world's most compelling and successful music superstars, has been snapped up by broadcasters globally, with acquisitions by AXS TV (USA), Foxtel (Australia), DirecTV (Latin America), Globosat (Brazil) … [Read more...] about MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows