Televisa announced that it has confirmed the Spanish production of Mini Me, in association with Mediaset. The prime time talent show created by La Competencia will be adapted by Telecinco. As one of the outstanding new entertainment formats during MIPCOM, the Spanish production of Mini Me will premiere next year with casting to start very soon. … [Read more...] about Televisa’s Spanish production
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BBC Worldwide and FMA commissions
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) and FremantleMedia Australia (FMA) have secured a commission with Channel Nine for a local version of You’re Back in the Room, the hit UK format Tuesday’s Child. This marks the fourth commission to be produced by FMA as part of the multi-year deal between BBC Worldwide ANZ and FMA to produce general entertainment formats for the Australian market. You’re Back in the Room has also been commissioned by French Network W9 and the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and FMA commissions
Eleven Sports acquires rights
London- Eleven Sports Network has expanded its rights to include the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) events for Singapore. Under the agreement, the network acquired a multi-year rights deal to broadcast ITTF World Tour events in Singapore. “The ITTF is very pleased with this long-term agreement which will allow both partners to fully reach their objectives within a local marketing context,” says ITTF President Thomas Weikert. “We look forward to our events being … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports acquires rights
Hopster and HIT deals
London– Hopster has extended its content offering in Southeast Asia and India by bringing Bob the Builder and Thomas & Friends to its audiences. As part of a multi-territory content deal with HIT Entertainment, Hopster will add the two series to its existing line-up. On top of that, Hopster users will also be able to see some additional titles appearing within the app over the upcoming months, including Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, Arthur, The Adventures of Paddington Bear and … [Read more...] about Hopster and HIT deals
CNBC awards ABLA
Singapore- CNBC announced five distinguished winners of the 14th Asia Business Leaders Awards (ABLA), held at Bangkok. Business leaders from Japan and Malaysia shared top honours by taking home a total of four awards. This year, over 200 business leaders and guests from Asia Pacific attended the ceremony. Businesses that CNBC had awarded with ABLA includes Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (Japan), Hitachi (Japan), IHH Healthcare (Malaysia), Malayan Banking (Malaysia), JG Summit Holdings (Philippines) … [Read more...] about CNBC awards ABLA
CASBAA highlights
Hong Kong– The annual CASBAA Convention kicked off at the Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong. The two-day convention, with the theme ‘Making Waves’ brought together key industry players in the broadcast, cable and satellite industry to discuss and debate the hottest topics and latest developments in the industry today. Kicking off with a focus on content, the first day covered topics that include content consumption, new content platforms in Asia, engagement with consumers, … [Read more...] about CASBAA highlights