Passion Distribution’s new programming, launched at MIPCOM, has proven popular with TVNZ, which has signed a large package deal for a number of hit shows. TVNZ has licensed the new Mentorn Media series Hotel of Mum and Dad (6 x 60’), produced for BBC Three, and two new shock docs from fellow Tinopolis Group company Firecracker Films, Diary of a Teenage Virgin (1 x 60’) and Men in Rubber Masks (1 x 60’), both produced for Channel 4. TVNZ has … [Read more...] about Passions completes sales in New Zealand
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Baidu sued for online piracy
Reuters has reported that a group of Chinese internet firms, including Tencent Holdings and Sohu.Com Inc, has joined the MPAA in seeking 300 million yuan in damages from China's Baidu Inc and QVOD for copyright violation. The Joint Action Against Online Video Piracy in China, which also includes Youku Tudou Inc and Dalian Wanda Group, said that Baidu and others had been using an automated process to obtain content from the other companies, added the report. According … [Read more...] about Baidu sued for online piracy
Disney donates half-a-million in relief support to the Philippines
Burbank, California - The Walt Disney Company announced that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and The American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. In addition, eligible donations from employees to organisations involved in disaster relief will be matched, dollar for dollar up to set limits, by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: a programme of The Walt Disney Company Foundation. "Our hearts … [Read more...] about Disney donates half-a-million in relief support to the Philippines
Off The Fence produces nature series for The Weather Channel
Off the Fence Productions has produced a new series, Freaks of Nature (12 x 30’) for The Weather Channel in the U.S., which taps into people's fascination with the most powerful forces of nature and how they affect us.Freaks of Nature, hosted by Tyler Harcott (Junkyard Wars), uses interviews, stunning location footage and archive content to show the beautiful and awe-inspiring power of nature. Freaks of Nature Off the Fence has also produced webisodes of … [Read more...] about Off The Fence produces nature series for The Weather Channel
Nine acquires broadcast rights for cricket series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a broadcast deal for Australia’s next two Ashes tours of England with Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co. The deal includes exclusive rights in Australia to the Investec Ashes Series and the Royal London one-day international series and NatWest International T20 matches in 2015 and 2019. England’s other home international series are not included in the package, meaning the ECB can sell these rights to other Australian … [Read more...] about Nine acquires broadcast rights for cricket series
CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the launch of KIX HD and Thrill on TVB Network Vision (TVBNV) in November 2013. TVBNV subscribers will now have access to first and exclusive MMA events, action series, reality shows and movies with KIX HD and a dedicated horror, thriller and suspense movie channel with Thrill. TVBNV currently carries Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) as part of its channel offerings of over 60 channels. “We are extremely excited … [Read more...] about CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong