Nat Geo WILD has announced the international debut of ITV Studios America’s international Cesar to the Rescue – the international version of Cesar 911. Produced in association with Leepson Bounds Entertainment, the show will air in March in the U.S. before the international debut scheduled in April. Cesar Millan is a dog trainer who has the gift to tame and rehabilitate the most unruly of dogs. Each episode will follow Millan responding to calls of distress by … [Read more...] about Nat Geo WILD to debut “Cesar to the Rescue”
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WGN America orders “Ten Commandments” mini series
According to The Associated Press, The WGN America Network has announced a 10-part series for Ten Commandments. Over the course of 10 nights, 10 different film makers will pick a single commandment and introduce a modern take on its meaning. Five film makers have already been confirmed, including Gus Van Zant, Lee Daniels, Jim Sheridan, Wes Craven and Michael Cera. The series will be produced by Bob Weinstein and Bruce Cohen. No announcement has been made regarding launch … [Read more...] about WGN America orders “Ten Commandments” mini series
Macallister appointed Zodiak Rights CEO
Steve Macallister, former President and Managing Director of BBC Worldwide’sSales and Distribution Division, will take up the position of CEO Zodiak Rights, the international distribution and rights exploitation arm of Zodiak Media from January 13th, 2014. He succeeds Matthew Frank who is stepping down. Frank leaves the position after 20 years, having joined his brother’s fledgling indie RDF in 1994. Frank has since grown the division to be one of the leading and most successful … [Read more...] about Macallister appointed Zodiak Rights CEO
Sunny Saha to step down from Turner International Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Sunny Saha has announced that he will step down as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Entertainment Networks, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. with effect from the end of February. Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International, said: “Turner owes Sunny a great debt of gratitude. With passion and great professionalism, Sunny has safely guided Turner’s Southeast Asia Pacific business and its kids networks in Asia … [Read more...] about Sunny Saha to step down from Turner International Asia Pacific
​HISTORY’s ​”​Hidden Cities Extreme​”​ goes into second season
Singapore – Following the success of Hidden Cities Extreme Season 1, HISTORY will be pushing the boundaries once again with the return of the second season in Hosted by actor and filmmaker, Simon Yin, the original production on HISTORY will take audience through real life extreme experiences for the second time with bigger stories, more unusual discoveries and crazier antics that put Simon’s level of endurance to test. In the brand new season, … [Read more...] about ​HISTORY’s ​”​Hidden Cities Extreme​”​ goes into second season
“Modern Family” goes on location in Australia
Los Angeles - Qantas has announced a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Television and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to bring the American comedy series Modern Family to film in Australia. Qantas will fly the cast and crew from Los Angeles in February as the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan takes a vacation down under for an episode to be broadcast later this season. Filming in Australia is expected to take two weeks. The recipient of four … [Read more...] about “Modern Family” goes on location in Australia