The Seven Network announced on June 23 Seven Productions’ Million Dollar Minute’s move into New Zealand. The new game show – created, developed and produced by Seven – has recorded significant audience gains, closing the gap on the incumbent game show on one network and successfully counter-programming against news on another. The signing represents a significant step in Seven’s plans to expand this format into international markets and follows the recent … [Read more...] about Seven’s “Million Dollar Minute” goes to New Zealand
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The KRU Group launches Kartun Studios
Cyberjaya, Malaysia – The KRU Group launched the “Kartun Studios” as its latest addition to its stable of companies on June 19. Its launch, which was officiated by His Excellency Y.B. Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia, unveiled that Kartun Studios was formed in line with the Group’s objective to expand into the areas of 2D and 3D animation “The continued development of the Communications Content and … [Read more...] about The KRU Group launches Kartun Studios
Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
Banijay Productions France, a Banijay Group company, and BBC Worldwide Productions France will co-produce the classic game show The Weakest Link for French DTT channel D8. The new commission marks the return of the format to French screens after a successful six-year run on TF1. It will launch under the French title Le Maillon Faible, with well-known French journalist, TV and radio personality Julien Courbet (Sans aucun doute) presenting. BBC Worldwide has licensed the The … [Read more...] about Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
StarHub TV launches Celestial Movies and Celestial Classic Movies On Demand
StarHub TV customers will soon be able to enjoy their favourite programming from Celestial Movies (CM) and Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) at their convenience. From July 1, CM and CCM will be made available On Demand on StarHub TV. Called Celestial Movies On Demand (StarHub TV Channel 870) and Celestial Classic Movies On Demand (StarHub TV Channel 871), viewers can also look forward to watching Hong Kong, Korean and Japanese programmes in their original language, with the option of choosing … [Read more...] about StarHub TV launches Celestial Movies and Celestial Classic Movies On Demand
Media Animal TV joins Yahoo7
Sydney, Australia – Yahoo7 and Media Animal TV announced on June 20 a content deal delivering short-form video content to Yahoo7 Lifestyle. Media Animal TV, a new online show hosted and produced by former television newsreader Tracey Preston, showcases unique Australian animals and equally unique human personalities. The short-form video series delivers some of the most unexpected animal stories from Australia and beyond, introducing viewers to the inspirational tales of ordinary … [Read more...] about Media Animal TV joins Yahoo7
Singapore to host first-ever Asian “National Geographic Live” series
Singapore – The National Geographic Society and Sundance Company will bring audiences from Singapore and the Asian region even closer to their team of world-famous explorers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers through a rich public programme of speakers presenting their stories at the Esplanade Concert Hall this coming August and October. As part of the Society’s mission to inspire people to care about the planet, National Geographic Live comes to … [Read more...] about Singapore to host first-ever Asian “National Geographic Live” series