Global comedy network Comedy Central will bring the laughter to MIPTV 2014 with a session dedicated to its brand new “web to TV" comedy series Broad City. The new series, which is currently averaging a weekly audience of 1.2 million people during its premiere season in the U.S., will be launching for international syndication at the forthcoming market. The panel, which will take place on the first day of MIPTV 2014, will explore the series' transition from the web to TV. It will feature … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Amy Poehler to appear at MIPTV for “Broad City”
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President Obama to introduce series premiere of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”
Washington and Los Angeles – President Barack Obama will introduce the highly anticipated series premiere episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey airing March 9 on 10 Fox Networks Group Channels, including FOX and National Geographic Channel. In the video message, which leads into the premiere episode, President Obama invites a new generation to embrace the spirit of discovery and inspires viewers to explore new frontiers and imagine limitless possibilities for the … [Read more...] about President Obama to introduce series premiere of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”
New HBO Asia miniseries starts shooting
Singapore – The cameras have started rolling for HBO Asia's new original mini-series, Grace, on March 10, and will continue into April 2014. The four-part hour-long horror miniseries in English and Mandarin is about a father’s mistake which condemns his family to unspeakable horror. Set in present day urban Asia, Grace examines the Asian concepts of family, sacrifice and vengeance. Grace stars an international cast hailing from New Zealand, … [Read more...] about New HBO Asia miniseries starts shooting
“Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M successfully began airing the fifth season of Saturday Night Life Korea (SNL Korea) on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 1. With a production strategy focused on the regular refinement of show content to match the tastes of Korean viewers, CJ E&M’s adaptation of the iconic American comedy show has been a benchmark example of the successful localisation of overseas content for the Korean market. The season five premiere was the top-rated show … [Read more...] about “Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season
BBCWW to premiere “The Honourable Woman” at MIPTV
Hollywood star Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight, Secretary) and acclaimed British actor Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch) will make their MIPTV debut next month to attend BBC Worldwide’s global launch of The Honourable Woman. The new drama by BAFTA award winning writer/director Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line) will have its global premiere on the opening day of the international TV market (April 7). The gripping eight-part drama, an Eight Rooks and Drama Republic Production for BBC co-produced … [Read more...] about BBCWW to premiere “The Honourable Woman” at MIPTV
Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network continues its reign as Asia Pacific’s number one international kids’ channel as it celebrates its 20th year in the region. According to 2013 full-year figures, Cartoon Network reaches more kids across the Asia-Pacific region than any other international channel, and is the highest rating international kids’ channel in seven markets: India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. With household … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific