Toronto/Los Angeles – Entertainment One (eOne) and Thump Inc. announced that principal photography has begun on the third season of the original series Rookie Blue. The show airs on ABC in the US, Global Television in Canada and internationally on Universal Networks International’s pay-TV channels. The police drama series returned this summer with solid ratings when it premiered on June 23. According to eOne, it ranks number one on Thursday against its competition in the 10pm time … [Read more...] about A Rookie no more
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Disney promotes Gary Marsh
Burbank, CA – The Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that Gary Marsh has been promoted to president, Disney Channels Worldwide. He will also continue in his role as the channel’s Chief Creative Officer. In this new position, Mr. Marsh will have full creative oversight and leadership responsibility for Disney's global kids TV business. Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney/ABC Television Group said, “There is no one better suited to manage … [Read more...] about Disney promotes Gary Marsh
Telemundo fosters growth with East Asia
Miami – Telemundo Internacional is seeking to increase exchanges and strengthen collaboration with major East Asian TV stations and national broadcasters, such as CCTV and Shanghai Media Group in China and SBS in Korea. In line with this, Xavier Aristimuño, Telemundo Internacional’s Senior Vice President of Sales and International Business Development for Asia, recently attended the China International Film and TV Programs Exhibition in Beijing, China and BCWW 2011 in Seoul, Korea. … [Read more...] about Telemundo fosters growth with East Asia
Fuji introduces factual programming
Fuji Television Network is presenting a new genre at MIPCOM 2011 – documentaries. A series of documentaries covering the March 11th earthquake and subsequent tsunami disaster that struck Japan will be showcased. Among the titles included are Unforgettable – Three Family Portraits, Unforgettable – The Cattle Farmers in the Evacuation Zone and The Fukushima Fifty. The network is also showcasing other select titles from its documentary pool, including award-winning titles such as … [Read more...] about Fuji introduces factual programming
Nine up for BBC
BBC Worldwide is bringing nine new formats to MIPCOM this year. These are a mix of scripted, game show, reality and talent contest formats. The nine formats available to buyers for the first time at this year’s event are Misfits, Epic Win, Hot Like Us, Show Me the Funny: Stand-up Showdown, Project Parent, Daddy Daycare, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Chick Fix and Young, Bad and Barking. Elin Thomas, VP Format Licensing EMEA for BBC Worldwide, said, “Whether you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Nine up for BBC
Gaumont diversifies portfolio
Los Angeles, CA - Europe-based motion picture studio Gaumont, has launched Gaumont International Television (GIT), a television production and distribution unit. This unit marks Gaumont’s interest in moving beyond the film territory, into the TV business. It will produce drama and comedy television programming for the American and international markets and already has a number of projects in development. The first two titles that the company will be offering at this year’s MIPCOM are … [Read more...] about Gaumont diversifies portfolio
