London − all3media International has signed an exclusive first look deal with Bryan Elsley and Harry Enfield’s UK-based independent production company Balloon Entertainment. Formed in 2013, Balloon Entertainment is led by acclaimed writer Bryan Elsley, creator of Company Pictures’ hit drama Skins, which all3media International has sold around the world, and BAFTA award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director, Harry Enfield. The company specialises in developing … [Read more...] about all3media partners Balloon Entertainment
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KI reveals exclusive rights to ‘Sabena Hijacking – My Version’
43 years to the day following the Sabena hijacking a new docu-drama Sabena Hijacking – My Version is set to begin a journey of screenings around the world before being broadcast in Israel later this year on Keshet broadcasting. Recounting the events which took place on 8 May 1972 when a Belgian aircraft, flown by a British pilot hijacked by Black September (the armed wing of the Palestinian Liberalisation Organization), this powerful docu-drama includes exclusive access to three revered … [Read more...] about KI reveals exclusive rights to ‘Sabena Hijacking – My Version’
Brazil Avenue’ to air in Thailand
After delighting more than 130 countries around the world, the global phenomenon Brazil Avenue is coming to Thailand. The hit show, which is Globo's licensing record holder, has just been licensed to Media Plex, a cable channel with a profile aimed at female audiences. It is the first time for the channel to show a Globo telenovela. Brazil Avenue will be dubbed into Thai and is set to debut in the 5.30pm timeslot. The telenovela has already won over Asian audiences when it was licensed to two … [Read more...] about Brazil Avenue’ to air in Thailand
CJ E&M sells hit dramas to Starhub and Media Prima
Seoul, Korea –CJ E&M has signed a bulk deal with partners to sell its original dramas to StarHub in Singapore and Media Prima’s 8TV in Malaysia. Each operator will air over 200 hours of major hits produced by CJ E&M in 2014, as well as of this year’s full lineup. The popularity of CJ E&M’s content has been on a steady rise among audiences outside Korea. StarHub and 8TV plan to deliver such latest hits along with the upcoming lineup of 2015, some of which will … [Read more...] about CJ E&M sells hit dramas to Starhub and Media Prima
Launch of ‘I Live With Models’
Singapore – Comedy Central announced the launch of its new multi-camera original sitcom, I Live with Models, which was shot on location and in front of a studio audience in the UK. It premieres in Asia on 19 May at 8.30pm (TH/WIB), 9.30pm (HK/PH/SG/TW), and 10.30pm (MY). I Live with Models is a brand new sitcom set on the fringes of the fashion industry in Miami and follows the everyday adventures of four naive 20-somethings coming face to (flawless) face with the real … [Read more...] about Launch of ‘I Live With Models’
Entrepreneur Asia’ returns for a third season
Singapore – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Bank of Singapore have renewed a deal that sees Bank of Singapore sponsoring CNBC’s Entrepreneur Asia series for a third consecutive year. Entrepreneur Asia: Power Players, a new 4-part series that delves deeper into the profiles of Asia’s power players, premiered 7 May, at 5:30pm (SIN/HK). Over 4 weeks, CNBC will profile the personalities who have overcome obstacles and successfully brought change to key … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Asia’ returns for a third season