Global comedy network Comedy Central will bring the laughter to MIPTV 2014 with a session dedicated to its brand new “web to TV" comedy series Broad City. The new series, which is currently averaging a weekly audience of 1.2 million people during its premiere season in the U.S., will be launching for international syndication at the forthcoming market. The panel, which will take place on the first day of MIPTV 2014, will explore the series' transition from the web to TV. It will feature … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Amy Poehler to appear at MIPTV for “Broad City”
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HBO GO launches in the Philippines
Philippines – HBO Asia launched its broadband streaming service, HBO GO, in the Philippines on March 10, exclusively on SKYcable. This is the second territory in Asia where HBO GO is available, the first being Hong Kong. HBO GO’s broadband streaming service allows users to enjoy over 1,000 hours of uncut award-winning HBO and CINEMAX Original content on multiple devices including computers, tablets and smartphones (iOS and Android) anywhere, anytime. Subscribers of HBO GO will be the … [Read more...] about HBO GO launches in the Philippines
President Obama to introduce series premiere of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”
Washington and Los Angeles – President Barack Obama will introduce the highly anticipated series premiere episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey airing March 9 on 10 Fox Networks Group Channels, including FOX and National Geographic Channel. In the video message, which leads into the premiere episode, President Obama invites a new generation to embrace the spirit of discovery and inspires viewers to explore new frontiers and imagine limitless possibilities for the … [Read more...] about President Obama to introduce series premiere of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”
E! announces first original scripted series
Los Angeles – E! announced on March 6 that it has greenlit the network's first-ever original scripted series, The Royals, a one-hour drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London. Produced by Lionsgate, the Royals inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. The sweeping series, which is set to premiere in 2015, is executive … [Read more...] about E! announces first original scripted series
New HBO Asia miniseries starts shooting
Singapore – The cameras have started rolling for HBO Asia's new original mini-series, Grace, on March 10, and will continue into April 2014. The four-part hour-long horror miniseries in English and Mandarin is about a father’s mistake which condemns his family to unspeakable horror. Set in present day urban Asia, Grace examines the Asian concepts of family, sacrifice and vengeance. Grace stars an international cast hailing from New Zealand, … [Read more...] about New HBO Asia miniseries starts shooting
“Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M successfully began airing the fifth season of Saturday Night Life Korea (SNL Korea) on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 1. With a production strategy focused on the regular refinement of show content to match the tastes of Korean viewers, CJ E&M’s adaptation of the iconic American comedy show has been a benchmark example of the successful localisation of overseas content for the Korean market. The season five premiere was the top-rated show … [Read more...] about “Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season