Chellomedia, the international content division of Liberty Global, Inc., has acquired MGM Networks Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) will retain its network businesses in the U.S., Canada, UK, Germany and its joint venture interests in Brazil and Australia. The acquisition gives Chellomedia ownership of MGM Networks’ channels in Spain, Turkey, Israel, Benelux and Poland, India and Southeast Asia, along with the pan-EMEA channel and its associated feeds. Chellomedia has also … [Read more...] about Chellomedia acquires international MGM Networks from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
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Australia gets ready to Bake Off
Australia is getting its own version of the baking series The Great Bake Off. BBC Worldwide announced it has licensed the Love Productions format to Australian commercial broadcaster Nine Network. The Great Australian Bake Off will be produced in house for transmission in primetime. Nine Network’s series will see a selection of bakers from across Australia endeavouring to impress the judges with their creativity and baking expertise in a tense and dramatic competition which could see … [Read more...] about Australia gets ready to Bake Off
Discovery commissions new season of NY Ink
Silver Spring, Maryland – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced the return of reality series NY Ink, following the life and work of iconic tattoo king Ami James and the gang at the Wooster Street Social Club (WSSC) in New York City’s hip SoHo neighborhood. Season three will boast a global feel to the cast and stories, with familiar faces returning and a diverse new cast of characters joining in the debauchery at WSSC. The new season is set to debut on TLC … [Read more...] about Discovery commissions new season of NY Ink
CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton to step down
Jim Walton has announced that he will step down as President of CNN Worldwide at the end of this year. He will continue in his current role until that time. Walton’s decision has the support and respect of Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent. Kent will lead the search for Jim’s successor. Walton said in his note to staff, “CNN needs new thinking. That starts with a new leader who brings a different perspective, different experiences and a new plan, one who will build on our great … [Read more...] about CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton to step down
Sky acquires Parthenon Media Group
Sky is establishing a new distribution arm to market the international rights to its originated content. As part of the move, Sky has completed the acquisition of Parthenon Media Group, an independent international distribution and multi-media rights management company. In line with Sky’s on-going commitment to increasing its investment in original content, the creation of a distribution capability will help Sky accelerate its plans for international rights management. This will include … [Read more...] about Sky acquires Parthenon Media Group
Scripps Networks Interactive strengthens team in London
Knoxville, Tennessee – As part of its ongoing international expansion initiative, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. has named Jonathan Sichel as its Managing Director for UK and EMEA operations. Sichel, who joined the company in 2009 when it acquired Travel Channel in the U.S., will lead the company’s UK-based operations which includes Food Network UK, Food Network South Africa, Fine Living Network and Travel Channel International that the company acquired earlier this year. Sichel … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive strengthens team in London