China - Zhejiang TV will launch a Chinese version of Global Agency’s new format Keep Your Light Shining in January 2014. This will be the first international version after being optioned in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, the Middle East, Turkey, USA and Australia. Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency said “I’m very excited to see the Chinese version of our format on air. In just two months we achieved to close agreements in almost 10 territories. And this includes … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
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“The Sound of Music Live!” delivers ratings for NBC
Universal City, California – Led by Sunday Night Football and The Sound of Music Live!, NBC has finished #1 in adults 18-49 and total viewers for the primetime week of Dec. 2-8, ranking #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 on six of seven nights for the week. According to The New York Times, the crucial element to the success of the programme was securing Carrie Underwood, the country music star who played Maria, the role which was previously … [Read more...] about “The Sound of Music Live!” delivers ratings for NBC
Winner of “Outstanding Contribution to Asian Television” award sparked a change in Chinese television landscape
Singapore – Ming, TIAN, CEO, STAR China Media LIMITED won the coveted Outstanding Contribution to Asian TV award at the 18th Asian Television Awards held on December 5, 2013 at the Resorts World Sentosa., Singapore. STAR China Media LIMITED and format rights owner TALPA invested in many hours and an undisclosed amount to ensure the quality of the production remains true to its original.Audio Director Jin Xiao Gang, influential music coaches and a quality live … [Read more...] about Winner of “Outstanding Contribution to Asian Television” award sparked a change in Chinese television landscape
Bloomberg Television announces Malaysian partnership
Kuala Lumpur - Bloomberg Television has announced that it has entered into a landmark partnership with former Malaysian Minister and founder of ntv7 Dato Sri Mohd Effendi Norwawi’s Encorp Group Sdn Bhd. Bloomberg Television and Encorp Group will cooperate to create the first business news channel in Malaysia in 2014. Bloomberg Television Malaysia will combine the unrivalled resources of Bloomberg with locally produced quality content to deepen and broaden coverage of Malaysia’s … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television announces Malaysian partnership
Ronan Keating joins cast of “Postman Pat: The Movie”
Los Angeles – RGH Entertainment, producer of Postman Pat: The Movie, together with Icon Film Distribution, Lionsgate UK, DreamWorks Classics and Timeless Films have announced the signing of UK recording star Ronan Keating as the singing voice of Postman Pat in the upcoming Postman Pat: The Movie, which will be released in CG 3-D Stereoscopic in cinemas across the UK on Friday 23rd May 2013. Keating said, “It's been a true … [Read more...] about Ronan Keating joins cast of “Postman Pat: The Movie”
A+E Network’s BIO channel to rebrand as FYI
New York, New York – Launching summer 2014, A+E Networks' BIO Channel will be rebranded as FYI, a contemporary lifestyle network reflecting how people actually live their lives today, it was announced by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks. Jana Bennett, President of FYI and LMN, will oversee the new network. For your inspiration, for your imagination or for your innovation, FYI will be a personalised experience for each viewer. FYI embraces the way we really … [Read more...] about A+E Network’s BIO channel to rebrand as FYI