Singapore – AXN will premiere the original series Hannibal on April 9 across Asia. Described as a cinematic thriller, the series is developed by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daisies) and directed by David Slade (Twilight: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night). Hannibal is the latest AXN original series, and it will also air on SET in Africa and Sony SciFi in Russia. As part of the global launch in April 2013, the series will be rolled out in over 80 countries and versioned in 18 … [Read more...] about AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
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mio TV launches CCTV-9 Documentary
Singapore – mio TV has announced two new offerings. The operator launches a new channel – CCTV-9 Documentary (mio TV Channel 211), as well a new on-demand channel – Li (Catch-Up) (mio TV Channel 266) today. Both channels are available to current Family+ Pack customers at no extra charge. CCTV-9 Documentary features award-winning English documentaries from China’s top broadcaster. It is China’s only national channel dedicated to documentaries with programmes on … [Read more...] about mio TV launches CCTV-9 Documentary
Iconic rock band KISS to feature in a new animated “Hello Kitty” series
Los Angeles - The Hub Network has announced that it has optioned the rights to a new series – KISS Hello Kitty (working title), based on the highly successful KISS x Hello Kitty line of products from Sanrio. The animated series, which is currently in the initial stages of development, will feature the four KISS X Hello Kitty characters. The series will be produced by KISS Catalogue Ltd. and Sanrio, with KISS’s Gene Simmons slated to be one of the executive producers. "We are thrilled … [Read more...] about Iconic rock band KISS to feature in a new animated “Hello Kitty” series
Eurosport broadcasts actor Patrick Dempsey’s prep for Le Mans motor race
Eurosport has announced that it will produce and broadcast Dempsey races Le Mans – a series of five 13-minute programmes following Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey as he races on the Le Mans 24 Hours event. The 5-part series premiered March 9, and fans will also be able to catch exclusive interviews as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the American Le Mans Series events he will race on the road to Le Mans 24 Hours. Julien Bergeaud, Director of Broadcasting and … [Read more...] about Eurosport broadcasts actor Patrick Dempsey’s prep for Le Mans motor race
“Top Chef” secures new international sales
London – Top Chef, NBCUniversal’s Emmy-award winning cooking format, has been sold to more international broadcasters, with local versions to air in Indonesia and Spain. SCTV, Indonesia’s number one terrestrial network, will air 13 two-hour episodes in the third quarter of 2013. This deal marks NBCUniversal’s first format sale in Southeast Asia. The Spanish version is currently in pre-production with La Sexta and will air in September this year. With the addition of … [Read more...] about “Top Chef” secures new international sales
MIPTV: FCCE China on the hunt for new formats
The Beijing based company FCCE China says it is actively looking for new formats and concepts for the Chinese market. This follows the successful collaboration of FCCE China and Heilongjiang TV for the Dutch Emmy nominated cross-media format Entertainment Experience. Other formats like The Voice, Celebrity Splash and Take me out have also been sold to broadcasters in China. FCCE China believes the road is paved for other new and proven successful formats to come into the market. IP owners are … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FCCE China on the hunt for new formats