FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has launched the Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour. This is the first of a number of FME Live Experiences set to launch in 2012, bringing television and other entertainment properties to life for fans. Dustin Lockett, VP Live Experiences FremantleMedia Enterprises, said: “Australia’s Got Talent format owner SyCo has never before approved any consumer experience like this, giving Australian fans … [Read more...] about FME presents Australia’s Got Talent Backstage Tour
Country Focus
HISTORY embarks on new miniseries about Mankind
Singapore – HISTORY announced that the epic 12-hour TV event Mankind The Story of All of Us, is expected to premiere in the fourth quarter of this year. Already two years in the making, the series is now in production, filming in locations all over the world such as China, South Africa and Morocco. The documentary is expected to be the most in-depth television series ever produced by HISTORY, and will be the first series in the history of the network to premiere internationally at the same … [Read more...] about HISTORY embarks on new miniseries about Mankind
ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
Kuala Lumpur – ESPN STAR Sports, the official broadcaster of the London 2012 Olympic Games, recently announced its broadcast coverage on Astro that will provide the most extensive coverage of the sporting meet in Malaysia across 15 channels. ESPN STAR Sports will deliver more than 3,800 hours of round-the-clock coverage of the London 2012 Games from 27 July to 12 August. Coverage can be seen on ESPN (Astro Ch 812), STAR Sports (Astro Ch 813), ESPN HD (Astro Ch 832) and ESPNEWS (Astro Ch … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports provides Olympics coverage on Astro
NGCI creates international programming and content hub in London
National Geographic Channels International’s (NGCI) Chief Executive Officer Hernan Lopez has announced the creation of a programme commissions and content hub in the UK. Following the appointment in March of Hamish Mykura as Executive Vice President & Head of International Content, NGCI will be recruiting a commissioning team reporting to Mykura based in the London office. The London office will now be the main hub for the commissioning of series and single shows, which are for … [Read more...] about NGCI creates international programming and content hub in London
FIC offers new movie pack in Singapore
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC), in partnership with StarHub, has rolled out its first-ever Movie Savers Combo. The offering is a never-before-available promotion where viewers can enjoy movie channels included in the FOX Movies Pack (FOX Movies Premium, FOX Movies Premium HD, FOX Movies Play, FOX Family Movies, FOX Family Movies HD) and STAR Chinese Movies Pack (STAR Chinese Movies, STAR Chinese Movies 2, STAR Chinese Movies HD, STAR Chinese Movies On-Demand, STAR Chinese … [Read more...] about FIC offers new movie pack in Singapore
CSI sweeps Monte-Carlo nominations
Los Angeles – CBS Studios International’s CSI franchise has swept the nominations for the “Drama TV Series” category at the 7th Annual International Audience Awards, which will be presented at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 14. The International TV Audience Awards rewards the programmes that gathered the highest number of viewers worldwide in 2011 across five continents in three categories: “Drama TV Series,” “Comedy TV Series,” and … [Read more...] about CSI sweeps Monte-Carlo nominations
