ABC Commercial has licensed Cup of Dreams (1 x 60’ HD) to Universal Sports Network in the US, where it screened during prime time this month, in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup final. Written and directed by BFI-winner Julian Shaw, the documentary goes on an emotionally charged journey through the heart of New Zealand to explore why its national rugby team, the All Blacks, has not won a World Cup since 1987. The Screen Australia film, co-funded by Movie Network and Prime NZ, was in … [Read more...] about Wildest Dreams
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Singapore – Chinese broadcaster Fishing World Channel (FWC) has entered a long-term partnership with Outdoor Channel. The outdoor entertainment channel is estimated to be seen in more than 60 million PayTV households across China. FWC, launched in 2004, will broadcast several hours of its content as part of a daily programming block. Whensheng Zhu, President of Fishing World Channel said, “China is currently undergoing amazing transformation with increasing affluence of its consumers … [Read more...] about Big Fish
Trace races to Thailand
Hong Kong – Trace Sports HD has launched in Thailand on TrueVisions, a cable and satellite TV provider in the country. From 1 November, the channel will become part of the operator’s Silver and Platinum package offerings. The sports channel provides its viewers with only original content – behind-the-game information and news on their favourite sports heroes, as well as lifestyle and entertainment programmes. TrueVisions broadcasts 124 channels which reach up to two million … [Read more...] about Trace races to Thailand
Ding Dong, China calling
Paris – Banijay International has sold its musical game show Super Star Ding Dong, to Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation China (JSBC). JSBC will co-produce the format, due to air in the coming months, exclusively with Idea Asia Media. Along with China, the format has been optioned by Mastiff Media in Poland and is also attracting strong interest in the Middle East. Karoline Spodsberg, Managing Director, said the deal, which was closed at MIPCOM, represents Banijay’s keen interest in … [Read more...] about Ding Dong, China calling
Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
Culver City, CA – Paula Askanas has been promoted to executive vice president of communications for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), from her previous position of senior vice president of media relations. In this new role, Askanas oversees business and trade press and internal communication for the television company worldwide. Reporting to Steve Mosko, president, SPT, she will work specifically on behalf of the businesses and executive teams for production, channels and distribution in the … [Read more...] about Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
TVA Plus Exclusive: Multinational entertainment
Kuala Lumpur/Paris – Asian branded content company ice-TV, is collaborating with France’s Mistral Productions, to produce the family gameshow format The Biggest Gameshow in the World Asia. The televised programme will see 120 regional contestants from various South East Asian territories battling each other through games, obstacle courses and other visually exciting challenges. Known as It’s a Knockout in the UK and Australia, this prime time format is based on Mistral … [Read more...] about TVA Plus Exclusive: Multinational entertainment
