New York/ Cannes - The Weinstein Company has created a new international television division which will look to distribute its diverse slate of highly acclaimed and commercially successful television shows to the international market. The new infrastructure will continue the multi-tiered company’s transformation into a full-fledged independent international sales and distribution entity across a broad range of mediums. To jumpstart the division’s launch, TWC makes its inaugural … [Read more...] about The Weinstein Company launches int’l TV distrib unit
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FremantleMedia & TV Man Union form alliance
Cannes – FremantleMedia has formed an alliance with TV Man Union, Inc., one of Japan’s largest independent production companies. The deal will see FremantleMedia shows produced in, and for, Japan; as well as TV Man Union content and formats exported globally. “This alliance will help build opportunities for us to make our shows really work for Japanese audiences,” said FremantleMedia CEO Tony Cohen. “The deal also means we can take more Japanese content across our … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia & TV Man Union form alliance
Content kaleidoscope
Guadalupe D’Agostino, Vice President & General Manager, RCTV International RCTV International has been expanding its distribution in Asia as its markets have proven to be lucrative. Telenovelas are in demand and we have continued to break new ground across various Asian territories. We believe Asia and Latin America are alike in many ways with similar cultures and parallel sensibilities. Also, our products have universal appeal which attracts worldwide audiences. RCTV International is … [Read more...] about Content kaleidoscope
First Asia Factual Forum makes its mark
Singapore – The inaugural 2-day Asia Factual Forum (AFF) wrapped on Nov. 27 after attracting some 120 delegates from 15 countries for conferences on topics ranging from viability of formats to co-production opportunities. An event of the Asia Media Festival 2007, AFF was co-produced by Canada’s Ballinran Productions and Singapore’s Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO), with the support of the Media Development Authority (MDA). AFF also served as a platform for a call … [Read more...] about First Asia Factual Forum makes its mark
Win-win partnerships for new media
Ross Pollack Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, Sony Pictures Television InternationalRoss Pollack is SPTI’s Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, a position he assumed in 2004. Based at SPTI’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, he heads SPTI’s Licensing group Asia-wide and is responsible for distribution of all Sony Pictures filmed entertainment, acquired product and SPTI-produced product content in the region. Prior to his promotion, Pollack was Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Win-win partnerships for new media
New product highlights at ATF
VOICES2 hour movie, the saga of recently widowed Ellie (Amy Acker, of Angel and Alias fame), who is just beginning to put the death of her husband behind her when tragedy strikes again. Struck down by a near fatal allergic reaction, Ellie awakes in hospital to find she has developed a remarkable gift: She can see and hear the dead. Initially terrified by the spirits that haunt her, Ellie tries to turn it to the advantage of those suffering, only to find herself playing detective in a complex … [Read more...] about New product highlights at ATF
