Cannes – Hat Trick International (HTI) has sold series one and two of its prime-time comedy Episodes to Japan pay TV channel WOWOW. Series one will air on the channel in November this year while series two will air in 2012 after its premiere on Showtime in the US and BBC Two in the UK. The comedy, which stars Matt LeBlanc playing an outrageous version of himself, has been acquired by broadcasters throughout the world with season one selling to more than 180 countries. The second season is … [Read more...] about Episodes scores a Hat Trick
Sellers' Forum
Nuno I joins Electric Sky
Independent factual distributor Electric Sky, has appointed ex-Endemol Asia Sales and Licensing Manager Nuno I, to head its new Hong Kong branch. In his new role, Nuno will report to Brighton-based Head of Sales, Amy Kemp. He brings significant experience of key Asian territories including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and will focus on increasing distribution as well as seeking out content holders within the region. Nuno will start his new role in late October to tie in with the Asian TV market … [Read more...] about Nuno I joins Electric Sky
Food Network continues Asian expansion
Cannes – Scripps Networks International announced that Food Network Asia is making its debut in Indonesia this October. The lifestyle channel will launch in high-definition (HD) on Indonesian Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite service, aora, on channel 840. Hud Woodle, Acting General Manager of Food Network Asia, said the latest deal, the channel’s fifth launch in Asia, marks the network’s continued expansion in the region, where it is currently distributed in Singapore, the … [Read more...] about Food Network continues Asian expansion
Primed for crime
Cannes – ITV Studios Global Entertainment has sold the brand new US version of Prime Suspect to broadcasters across the globe. This will see the network drama launch in over 30 territories. The series has been licensed to broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific and Europe including Nine (Australia), TVNZ (New Zealand), Diva Universal (in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan), Kanal 5 (Sweden), and TV3 (Ireland). In addition, an agreement has been reached with two broadcasters in … [Read more...] about Primed for crime
KidsCo re-imagines classic
KidsCo today announced that it has commissioned its first ever long-form HD series, Sinbad in Space (26x11 mins). The series, set to debut globally in the second half of 2012, explores possible environmental issues that might plague the planetary system in the year 2,940. It re-imagines the classic story of Sinbad, replacing his ship with a futuristic spaceship and transporting him across the universe, along with his friends Zac, Fred and Lana. Image Venture will perform animation, and concept … [Read more...] about KidsCo re-imagines classic
Local flavour
Singapore’s participation rate at this year’s MIPCOM has increased by 40 per cent, compared to last year. Of this, 30 per cent of the companies are first time participants. A total of 17 companies are attending this year’s market, and they are a mix of TV production houses, animation studios, content distributers, as well as a media services company. Some 48 programme titles will be offered for international sale and distribution, covering more than 400 hours of factual, drama … [Read more...] about Local flavour
