Eyeworks format Celebrity Splash has added another major TV market to the list of licensees. Jeff Goldman, Co-MD of Eyeworks International Distribution, said, “We are truly excited to see the local adaptation of Celebrity Splash in South Korea, one of the most advanced and impressive television markets. No doubt it will bring MBC impressive ratings and awe the Korean audience as our other partners’ versions have around the world.” Celebrity … [Read more...] about “Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
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MP & Silva to distribute BPL in the Philippines and Taiwan until 2016
MP & Silva, a leading international media rights company, has secured a direct deal with the Premier League to distribute the media rights of the top-tier Premier League for the next three seasons in the Philippines and Taiwan. The package covers TV rights of all 380 matches per season in both territories. Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said: “We know MP & Silva well as they have acquired Premier League rights in the past and we are pleased to be … [Read more...] about MP & Silva to distribute BPL in the Philippines and Taiwan until 2016
Seven commissions“House Rules” S2
Australia's Channel Seven announced that its hit new show House Rules will return for a second series. This year’s teams are vying for one of the biggest prizes in Australian television – their entire mortgage paid off. The in-house production, from the makers of My Kitchen Rules, has attracted a huge following since its debut, averaging a national audience of 1.8 million (OzTAM ratings). Applications are now open at the official House Rules website … [Read more...] about Seven commissions“House Rules” S2
BBC Showcase Latin America to be hosted in Rio
London – BBC Worldwide Latin America returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the 10th edition of BBC Showcase Latin America. As Latin America’s only television market hosted by a single distributor, the showcase will welcome broadcasters and buyers from across the region for exclusive screenings of BBC Worldwide’s latest programmes. This year, the Rio Showcase event expands to include participation from the full range of branded media … [Read more...] about BBC Showcase Latin America to be hosted in Rio
Disney Junior releases short-form version of “The Doc Files”
A hit worldwide, the original animated series about a little girl who can talk to and heal stuffed animals and toys out of her playhouse clinic, reached over 100 million unique viewers in 160 countries and 19 different languages in first quarter 2013 and was 2012’s No. 1 cable TV series in Kids 2-5. The series is created and executive-produced by Humanitas Prize and Emmy Award-winning Chris Nee (writer on Little Bill and producer of Deadliest Catch: Crab Fishing in … [Read more...] about Disney Junior releases short-form version of “The Doc Files”
Thailand’s CTH partners Red Bull Media House
Red Bull Media House's content for CTH includes signature programming such as the Red Bull X-Fighters, Red Bull Rampage and Red Bull Cliff Diving world series events; additional series and programmes covering skateboarding, mountain biking, video gaming, music and culture, surfing, adventure racing, and more; and in-depth portraits of figures like enigmatic footballer Thierry Henry, Sebastian Vettel and Felix Baumgartner. Established in 2009, CTH has more than 200 registered cable … [Read more...] about Thailand’s CTH partners Red Bull Media House
