Hong Kong – now TV proudly announced the exclusive Hong Kong broadcast rights to Copa América 2015, following an agreement with MP & Silva, the rights holder across Asia, and will broadcast all 26 matches of the event live in HD. The Copa América is one of the most prestigious and widely followed sporting events in the world, where twelve national teams will compete for the Copa América championship between 12 June−5 July in Chile. Teams will battle each … [Read more...] about now TV acquires ‘Copa América 2015’
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Joint CEOs at Endemol Shine Australia
During a period of strong performance in Australia and following continuing and positive discussions, it was announced that Mark and Carl Fennessy will become Joint CEOs of Endemol Shine Australia. Mark and Carl Fennessy said, "Since giving notice we have continued to work through a transition, producing our current slate of shows and assisting with a succession plan. Our pride in the local business coupled with a fierce loyalty towards our talented staff was always going to make departing … [Read more...] about Joint CEOs at Endemol Shine Australia
Periscope on Android is LIVE
Singapore – When Twitter launched Periscope, the company wanted to build the closest thing to teleportation — by providing users with the best way to start or watch a live video broadcast. As a small startup, Periscope’s initial launch was limited to just iOS, but it has been expanded to provide users of Android an experience that feels special, yet still unmistakably Periscope. Twitter is excited to announce the launch of Periscope on Android! Android owners using Version 4.4 … [Read more...] about Periscope on Android is LIVE
FremantleMedia secures ‘The Young Pope’
London – From the Academy Award-winning director, Paolo Sorrentino comes one of the most exciting projects to be announced at last week’s Cannes Film Festival, The Young Pope. Starring the two-time Academy Award nominee Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sherlock Holmes, Cold Mountain), The Young Pope tells the controversial story of the beginning of PIUS XIII’s Pontificate. With the exclusive international distribution (outside of partner territories) handled by … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia secures ‘The Young Pope’
MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year
Paris – Reed MIDEM announced that Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group, have been named as MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year - the first time that two industry leaders have jointly received the award since its creation in 1989. Walden and Newman will be honoured at a gala dinner for international entertainment executives to be held at the InterContinental Carlton Cannes on 7 October. Launched in 1989 to recognise outstanding career achievements in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2015 Personalities of the Year
BCI and RTL CBS sign deals
London − Distribution and production company Boulder Creek International (BCI) has announced that it has signed a licensing deal with RTL CBS Asia Entertainment for two of its factual series Lift Off (26 x 30’) 4K/HD and Losing Traction (13 X 30’) 4K/HD. BCI’s Senior Sales Exec Pamela Martinez Martinez brokered the deal with one of the world’s largest entertainment groups. Its two channels, RTL CBS Entertainment HD and RTL CBS Extreme HD will be taking the … [Read more...] about BCI and RTL CBS sign deals