Toronto – Corus Entertainment Inc., one of Canada’s media and entertainment companies, announced a groundbreaking, long-term licensing agreement with the Disney/ABC Television Group that marks a new chapter for kids and family entertainment in Canada. Under the terms of this expansive agreement, Corus secures English and French language rights to Disney Channel’s world-class content and becomes steward of the brand with the launch of Disney Channel in Canada. Scheduled to … [Read more...] about Disney Channel goes to Canada
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Euronews makes appointment
Lyon, France − Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews, has entrusted Dorota Smaggia with the task of developing product strategy, a role she will carry out as a member of the Executive Board. For 25 years, Dorota has specialised in launching innovative activities − from television and themed music channels, to digital platforms and media, open source, and recently social video advertising. She has acquired a very strong, international understanding of the markets … [Read more...] about Euronews makes appointment
Hollywood News Feed’ gets a second season
Prime Entertainment Group inked major deal during MIPTV with Film1 for another season of its series Hollywood News Feed. The premium movie channel in the Netherlands, recently acquired by Sony Pictures Television, went for the latest season of Prime Entertainment Group’s leading series Hollywood's News Feed (52x15'), the weekly show of 15' that gives the hottest news of Hollywood and Celebrity world. Head of Sales, Alexandra Marguerite said, “We are very proud to … [Read more...] about Hollywood News Feed’ gets a second season
Africa Takes ‘Love Lab’ and ‘The Package’
Armoza Formats continues to extend their presence in the growing African market with 2 new deals. Armoza’s reality dating show Love Lab has now been commissioned in Angola and Mozambique, where 60 episodes will air on Banda TV. In addition, MTG Africa, part of the international entertainment group MTG (Modern Times Group) has recommissioned Armoza Formats’ long-running factual entertainment format, The Package in Tanzania following a strong first season. MTG-owned … [Read more...] about Africa Takes ‘Love Lab’ and ‘The Package’
Vme Tv expands nature programming with Off the Fence
Miami, FL— Vme TV has inked a deal with Off the Fence to broadcast a total of 75 hours of nature-focused, educational programming, beginning May 2015. The array of factual content to air on Vme TV aims to provide a fresh perspective across a range of topics including environment, wildlife, climate and cultures. Off the Fence has been praised with more than 80 recognitions including those awarded by Royal Television Society, Emmy, Golden Panda and Grand Teton. “Vme TV is pleased … [Read more...] about Vme Tv expands nature programming with Off the Fence
Animal Atlas’ is now in its 11th season
Cannes, France – Cisneros Media Distribution (CMD), a global distributor of entertainment content, presented at MIPTV the 11th season of the highly successful wildlife series, Animal Atlas. Produced by Bellum Entertainment, the nature programme makes learning fun for young viewers as they take an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. “This entertaining series caters to children and pre-teens, presenting informative … [Read more...] about Animal Atlas’ is now in its 11th season