Michael Dick, Head of Acquisitions, FIC In general our needs are largely the same other than an increase in the number of movies we are acquiring. Our series channels, however, are becoming more defined so we are having to become more focused and selective about the shows we acquire for each channel. With the recent launch of FOX Action Movies we do need more movies to cover the three Hollywood movie channels – FOX Movies Premium, FOX Family Movies and FOX Action Movies. For 2013, we are … [Read more...] about buyers:ATF
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“FIRSTS” at ATF 2012
While ABC Commercial, ACTF, Beyond, and Flame Distribution are not new entrants to ATF, the four distributors have decided to join forces to form the first Australia Pavilion at the annual market held in Singapore this year. “The Australian Pavilion came about quite organically and through the spirit of co-operation and camaraderie between the companies involved. At the last ATF, the four distributors decided we would like to form a pavilion which made it more efficient for both the … [Read more...] about “FIRSTS” at ATF 2012
The Making of the Modern World
HISTORY has created a new epic documentary series that tells how key moments or incremental milestones in the history of mankind led to the modern world. Mankind The Story of All of Us looks at the history of the human race through the ages, but in a way that is highly ambitious with the scale of its cinematic vision. The series uses CGI to bring to life dramatic reconstructions of the most critical events in human history as never seen before—examining and presenting what is unique about … [Read more...] about The Making of the Modern World
Franchise Reboot
A psychopath who murders his mother in a motel; a crime-fighting trio called “Angels”; two feuding families on the ranches of Texas; a brilliant psychiatrist turned flesh-eating serial killer; a bunch of good-lookers in a Beverly Hills high school; and a special state police unit that fights the underworld in Hawaii. The vividness of these images that imprint in our minds, and the ease by which we can recall their series names are hallmarks of why these shows are so iconic, and … [Read more...] about Franchise Reboot
The Concept Shop
Chee Kong Cheah, or CheeK as he is called, is going places. The 2011 13-part drama/ musical/ cuisine series The Kitchen Musical (TKM), whom CheeK directed, co-wrote and executive-produced, won Gold for Best Writing and a Bronze for performance at the 2012 New York Festival; an intermedia-globe Gold Award at the 2012 World Media Festival (Hamburg); a nomination for Best Drama Series at the 2012 Monte Carlo Festival; and then there’s the coveted International Emmys on November 19, 2012, with … [Read more...] about The Concept Shop
The 17th Asian Television Awards
The who’s who of Asian television will gather again on December 6 to honour the industry’s best at the 17th Asian Television Awards (ATA). This year, some 1,327 entries were received, an increase of nearly 300 submissions from 2011 and one of the highest recorded in the event’s history. Of these, 248 entries spanning 13 countries have been short-listed for competition. Three new awards – Best 2D Animated Programme, Best 3D Animated Programme and Best Sports Presenter/ … [Read more...] about The 17th Asian Television Awards
