Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
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Venevision and DIRECTV to air “Miss Venezuela” across Latin America
Caracas, Venezuela – Venevision, part of the Cisneros Group of Companies and DIRECTV Latin America, has signed a deal to present one of the world’s most recognised beauty pageants, “Miss Venezuela”, throughout Latin America for a second time. The pageant, which has produced six beauty queens who have gone on to be crowned “Miss Universe,” will be broadcast LIVE in HD to all of DIRECTV’s territories in Latin America, exclusively for DIRECTV’s … [Read more...] about Venevision and DIRECTV to air “Miss Venezuela” across Latin America
Zodiak Media restructures HQ
Laurent Boissel, Chief Finance Officer at Zodiak Media, has been promoted to the expanded role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) Zodiak Media. Boissel will assume his new responsibilities immediately, and will continue to report to Zodiak CEO David Frank, in close relationship with the Paris and London teams. The appointment follows the departure from HQ of current Group COO Jonny Slow as he assumes his new position as CEO of Zodiak Americas based in Los Angeles. Also, as … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media restructures HQ
Endemol USA hires John P. Roberts as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs
Beverly Hills, California – Endemol USA, a global leader in television and digital entertainment, announced that John P. Roberts has joined the company as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs, effective immediately. Roberts will report to David Goldberg, Chairman and CEO, Endemol North America, based in Beverly Hills, CA. In this newly created position, Roberts is responsible for developing new commercial and digital business opportunities in North America for Endemol USA, and its … [Read more...] about Endemol USA hires John P. Roberts as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs
Scripps’ content to be distributed on Comcast’s Xfinity
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Knoxville, Tennessee – Comcast and Scripps Networks Interactive have reached a long-term agreement to expand their relationship in bringing Scripps’ television networks and their shows to Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers throughout the US on more devices than before. The agreement makes Scripps’ content available via various platforms, as well as via the broadcaster’s sites and services. SNI’s lifestyle networks … [Read more...] about Scripps’ content to be distributed on Comcast’s Xfinity
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and Marvel characters team up for new animated series
Production is now underway on Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel, an animated adventure that will assemble characters from two hugely popular franchises, Disney's Phineas and Ferb and Marvel's iconic Super Heroes: Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Thor and Hulk). The epic television event, premiering in summer 2013 on Disney Channel, will mark the first crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney properties. Working closely with Marvel's creative team, Phineas and … [Read more...] about Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and Marvel characters team up for new animated series