Australia – As part of the output agreement, Seven has acquired a range of drama, entertainment and factual titles from ITVS GE, including the second series of ITV Studios’ Mr Selfridge (10 x 60’), the second series of Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour (4 x 120’), latest documentary series Gator Boys (11 x 60’) and The Call Of The Wildman (20 x 60’). Augustus Dulgaro, SVP, Asia Pacific, ITV Studios Global … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment renews deal with Seven
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Outfit7 seeks next big partnership
London, United Kingdom – Outfit7, the entertainment company responsible for the global app phenomenon Talking Tom and Friends, has announced it is to take idea submissions from the professional creative industry for the first time. The news comes as the company launches an ideas submission page on its website that marks its quest to seek and develop its next ground-breaking IP.Having achieved standout success with its portfolio of family entertainment apps, Outfit7 now boasts a … [Read more...] about Outfit7 seeks next big partnership
TBS and MediaCorp announce strategic partnership
TBS Holdings Inc. and Singapore’s leading media company MediaCorp TV made a joint announcement on their latest international co-pro project targeted for Asia, Find the WASABI! at the Asia Television Forum and Market. Since March 2011, TBS and MediaCorp have had a strategic partnership with the goal of strengthening their content distribution throughout Asia as well as expanding their international businesses. They have co-produced one-off drama Mooncake (2011), and … [Read more...] about TBS and MediaCorp announce strategic partnership
Southern Star Entertainment to rebrand as Endemol Australia
Sydney, Australia – Southern Star Entertainment has announced that it will rebrand the company to become Endemol Australia. The company will continue to build on its heritage, creating new drama and entertainment hits for the Australian and international markets, as well as producing Endemol's global blockbusters. Endemol first ventured with Southern Star in 2000 before acquiring 100% of the company in 2009. The change has been initiated by Chief Executive Officer Janeen … [Read more...] about Southern Star Entertainment to rebrand as Endemol Australia
SSL delivers ABS-2 satellite in Kourou
Palo Alto — Space Systems/ Loral, the ABS-2 satellite, designed and built for ABS, has arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will be launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle by Arianespace. “ABS-2 is a very advanced satellite that has the capability to improve the human experience by providing services for 60 percent of the world’s population,” said John Celli, president of SSL. “SSL has provided us with one of the largest … [Read more...] about SSL delivers ABS-2 satellite in Kourou
FIC awarded “Cable & Satellite Network of the Year” at ATA 2013
Hong Kong – Amongst a number of other awards, FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia was crowned "Cable & Satellite Network of the Year" at the Asian Television Awards. The Asian Television Awards are managed by Contineo Media, publisher of regional television, film and content trade publication Television Asia Plus. These prestigious awards, now in their 18th year, recognize the outstandingachievements of Asia’s best and brightest television professionals, content … [Read more...] about FIC awarded “Cable & Satellite Network of the Year” at ATA 2013