National Geographic Channel (NGC) has began production on The 80’s: The Decade That Made Us (working title), a miniseries that will feature the people, the inventions and the decisions that changed our future, told from the perspective of unknowing history makers who lived these moments. The network is partnering with Nutopia, the creator of megadocs including America The Story of Us, to produce this multi-part series scheduled to premiere on National Geographic Channels globally. … [Read more...] about NGC and Nutopia revisit the 80s
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Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series
Nat Geo Wild has commissioned the 12-part series Leader of the Pack, hosted by world-renowned dog behaviour expert Cesar Millan. The programme also marks the first global production featuring the TV personality, with episodes filmed in the UK, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. In the new series produced by POWWOW Media Partners, Millan combats the global issue of canine abandonment, giving “unadoptable” dogs a second chance and coaching families from across Europe who are vying for the … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild greenlights new Cesar Millan series
Breaking@MIPTV: Likers.tv signs first Asian deal
Cannes – Likers.tv, the first-of-its-kind, social media-based on-screen advertising platform, has been picked up by leading Mongolian broadcaster Mongol TV. Likers.tv, which aims to establish substantial incremental revenue streams for both brands and broadcasters, will bridge the gap between TV and the ‘second screen’. Comprising a LIVE advertising ticker at the bottom of the TV screen overlaid onto existing programming, the platform displays pictures and names of a … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Likers.tv signs first Asian deal
Breaking@MIPTV: Electric Sky soars in Asia
Factual distributor Electric Sky has penned a number of deals in Asia this month. The company announced deals in Japan, Hong Kong, India and China. Some of the deals in Japan include terrestrial broadcaster NHK picking up cookery series Glamour Puds Series 2 (10 x 23 minutes) by The Last Word productions for Channel 4, and ballet performance title Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1 x 150 minutes), produced by The Royal Opera House and filmed in HD. With the centenary of the … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Electric Sky soars in Asia
Breaking@MIPTV: Venevision partners Chinese producer
Cannes – Venevision International and Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Company, one of the largest private producers and distributors of television series in China, have signed a deal to co-produce and distribute a telenovela that will be completed in the country in the year ahead. “This alliance with Zhejiang Huace Film fortifies our presence in China, where Venevision International has made inroads for some years now, stretching our business ties in this important region that is … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: Venevision partners Chinese producer
Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide unveils two global TV events
Cannes – Jana Bennett, President Worldwide Networks and Global BBC iPlayer, today confirmed the network’s commitment to stage global television events as she unveiled two new seasons for 2012 at MIPTV. London Calling and Planet Earth Live will run simultaneously across the BBC channels around the world. London Calling is a unique season of programmes that celebrate the music, fashion, art, culture and history of Britain’s capital city. The season will be led by LIVE … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide unveils two global TV events