New York, NY – Sundance Channel has announced that it will rebrand itself as SundanceTV, which comes with an updated logo, in February leading up to the premiere of the network’s newest original scripted series, The Red Road. Additionally, the network will re-position itself in the digital space with a new website, www.sundance.tv. SundanceTV's new logo “We have made great strides in the past few years with our original programming … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel rebrands as SundanceTV
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Seven secures Masters Tournament
The Seven Network has confirmed an agreement has been reached with Augusta National Golf Club to broadcast the Masters Tournament, regarded as the most important professional event in golf. The agreement comes in time for Seven to broadcast Adam Scott’s defence of his 2013 Masters title. Seven’s agreement with the Augusta National Golf Club delivers exclusive free broadcast television rights as well as opportunities across Seven’s digital platforms, including online, IPTV, … [Read more...] about Seven secures Masters Tournament
Outdoor Channel announces programming slate for 2014
S​ingapore – Outdoor Channel (Asia) has announced a fresh slate of programming for 2014, which includes a number of popular original productions – such as reality series Bottom Feeders as well as the highly anticipated return of Savage Wild – alongside a revitalised line-up of Asian and international outdoor sports entertainment programmes. Outdoor Channel will also premiere a number of new exclusive originals, including Trip Gone … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel announces programming slate for 2014
“Downton Abbey” ​S4’s U.S. premiere ​reaches 15.5 million ​viewers
Arlington, Virginia – PBS and WGBH announced that the January 5 premiere of Downton Abbey, Season 4 on MASTERPIECE had an average audience of 15.5 million viewers, further solidifying the episode as the highest-rated drama premiere in PBS history. (Nielsen Live+7 data, 9.7 household rating.) This marks a 52 percent growth in audience compared to the 10.2 million average audience first reported in the Nielsen Fast National data. The fourth season premiere of the Emmy®, … [Read more...] about “Downton Abbey” ​S4’s U.S. premiere ​reaches 15.5 million ​viewers
BBC Brit is BBCWW’s third global channel brand, among other initiatives
Speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch in London on January 27, BBC Worldwide CEO Tim Davie shared the latest progress on delivery of the company’s new strategy, announced in October 2013. Davie announced that BBC Worldwide’s third new brand proposition is to be known as BBC Brit, which will offer premium factual entertainment programmes aimed at male viewers, airing best of British content from motoring, business, documentaries and adventure to food, music and sport. "There is … [Read more...] about BBC Brit is BBCWW’s third global channel brand, among other initiatives
ITV Choice joins Astro On-The-Go
Hong Kong – ITV Choice, part of ITV Studios, has joined Astro On-The-Go service as one of the 30 TV channels currently available via Astro’s popular mobile entertainment service in Malaysia. ITV Choice viewers can now enjoy the best of British drama and entertainment across multiple personal devices including PCs, smartphones, tablets and laptops, anytime and anywhere. All Astro customers who subscribe to ITV Choice (currently available … [Read more...] about ITV Choice joins Astro On-The-Go