Hong Kong – Granada International, part of ITV, brokered a muli-party deal to bring an Indian version of National Geographic quiz format, Nat Geo-Genius, to India. The show debuted on National Geographic Channel on Jan 19, 9pm in India. Granada International brought together sponsor Lufthansa; advertising agency Group M, part of the WPP Group; National Geographic and Indian producers Midditech for the 13 X 30” show hosted by actor and director Rajat Kapoor. Nat Geo-Genius is a quiz … [Read more...] about Granada International brings Nat Geo-Genius to India
Satellites
MEASAT expands service to Africa with AFRICASAT-1
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd has expanded its satellite network into Africa with the commissioning of the AFRICASAT-1 satellite at the 46.0E orbital location. Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO, MEASAT, said, “While we have been able to serve customers in Eastern Africa from MEASAT-3, AFRICASAT-1 will enable MEASAT to serve the whole of this fast growing and dynamic region of the world, providing connectivity for the region to key European teleports.” Operating in … [Read more...] about MEASAT expands service to Africa with AFRICASAT-1
NBCU partners NDTV in India
London/Delhi – NBC Universal and NDTV Ltd have formed a long-term strategic partnership in India with the former taking a 26% stake in NDTV Networks, the holding company for the latter’s entertainment and lifestyle channels, digital media and interests including media products and services. The agreement includes an option for NBCU to increase its stake to 50% in the JV company, subject to approval. The option is to be exercisable at fair market value in two years’ time. The … [Read more...] about NBCU partners NDTV in India
Asia Television Forum to return from 10 – 12 Dec 2008 at Suntec Singapore
Singapore – Asia Television Forum (ATF), Asia Pacific’s key TV programming market will return for its 9th edition in 2008 from Dec 10 – 12 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. To be organized by Reed Exhibitions, ATF will continue in 2008 as an anchor event of the Asia Media Festival to be hosted by the Media Development Authority of Singapore to bring together international TV programme sellers and Asian buyers and partners to buy, sell, and network. ATF 2007 saw … [Read more...] about Asia Television Forum to return from 10 – 12 Dec 2008 at Suntec Singapore
Zeal Entertain adds zeal to international sales team
London – Format distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has expanded its international sales team. Paul Benson and Annabel Laister has joined as International Sales Executive, with the former to be responsible for all sales into Asia, Russia, Middle East and Benelux, and the latter for sales to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Africa. Benson was previously Sales Executive at distributor Electric Sky, while Annabel worked in marketing at CIC, distribution … [Read more...] about Zeal Entertain adds zeal to international sales team
Zodiak acquires stake in Indian production house Sol
Stockholm – Zodiak Television has taken its first step into Asia by acquiring a 35% stake in Indian production company, Sol. The deal was finalized after the due diligence process following a Memorandum of Understanding inked in autumn 2007 between Zodiak and Sol’s owners. The partners will now co-operate actively to develop Sol, with the aim of eventually increasing Zodiak’s stake. Zodiak Television’s distribution unit Zodiak International will also license and … [Read more...] about Zodiak acquires stake in Indian production house Sol
