New Zealand production house, Greenstone is launching more than 350 hours of new and returning content at MIPCOM. New shows from the factual and scripted content-maker include Dog Patrol (10 x 30’) and 5 Days In The Red Zone (1 x 60’). Also returning to the event are series Highway Patrol, Motorway Patrol and Neighbours At War. Fiona Crago, General Manager of Beyond Distribution, which is distributing Greenstone’s series, said the company’s programming “is amongst … [Read more...] about Greenstone unearths new content at MIP
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CCTV sings a new song
Los Angeles – Shine International, the international sales and distribution arm of Shine Group, has sold talent entertainment format Clash of the Choirs, to CCTV1, China’s leading broadcaster. The Chinese broadcaster has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which follows the path of celebrities who return to their home towns to recruit, form and coach an amateur choir to compete with rival choirs. The series is scheduled to premiere in early November and marks the distributor’s … [Read more...] about CCTV sings a new song
Paul O’Hanlon is new MD of FMA
London – Paul O’Hanlon, currently Executive Producer, Production and Development with FremantleMedia Australia (FMA), has been promoted to Managing Director, Asia. O’Hanlon will be responsible for the business performance of FremantleMedia’s production operations in Asia, and will report to Ian Hogg, CEO Asia Pacific. He begins the new role, based in Singapore, in October. Prior to joining FMA in February 2011 as Executive Producer, Production and Development, … [Read more...] about Paul O’Hanlon is new MD of FMA
Money drops again on Asia
Endemol’s multiplatform hit, The Money Drop, has been picked up in three new Asian territories, bringing the total number of episodes sold worldwide to more than 1,000. Endemol India has been commissioned by Star Network’s Star Jalsha channel to produce a first series of 26 episodes. In Malaysia, Astro’s Ria channel has ordered 26 twice weekly episodes, while Taiwan’s Next TV has ordered 52 episodes. The Money Drop is a high jeopardy TV game show where contestants are … [Read more...] about Money drops again on Asia
Hairy business
BBC Worldwide Productions has been commissioned to produce Hairy Bikers for the History channel in the US. This comes after a partnership was struck with the programme to license its brand and format internationally. This is BBC Worldwide’s first deal for the Hairy Bikers brand since striking the partnership. The 12x30’ series is expected to broadcast later this year. The US Hairy Bikers are former White House Chef Paul Patranella and his motorcycle mechanic and foodie friend of 20 … [Read more...] about Hairy business
Endemol makes move on China
Endemol and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) have entered an international strategic partnership which will see them jointly create, develop and exploit original content for the Chinese and international markets. This long term deal brings together Endemol Asia and Entertainment Team Media Group (ET), a flagship company of SMG. Endemol will have exclusive distribution and format rights outside of China for new IP developed, while ET will have equivalent rights in China. Both parties will also work … [Read more...] about Endemol makes move on China
