Viewers in India are set to get initiated into the world of Doctor Who when all eight series of the iconic British show blaze onto their screens starting 15 May. Doctor Who will air on FX and will broadcast into a million homes in India. Doctor Who is the longest running sci-fi TV show in the world and is a significant part of British popular culture. It depicts the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord, who travels the universe in his TARDIS, … [Read more...] about Doctor Who’ lands in India
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IEC Telecom appointed as Inmarsat global DP
Inmarsat announced that IEC Telecom Group, a Global Xpress (GX) Value-Added Reseller (VAR), has additionally been appointed as a global Distribution Partner (DP) for Inmarsat’s L-band portfolio, including BGAN, IsatHub and IsatPhone. IEC Telecom Group is a fixed and mobile satellite distribution provider with a presence in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), sub-Saharan Africa and Central and South East Asia. Greg Ewert, President of Inmarsat Enterprise, said, “We are … [Read more...] about IEC Telecom appointed as Inmarsat global DP
Comedy Central Africa secures Deal With It U.S.
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has sold seasons one and two (28 x 30') of its finished U.S. hidden camera show, Deal With It to Viacom International Media Networks' Comedy Central Africa (which reaches more than 50 territories in sub-Saharan Africa). Following an earlier sale to Comedy Central UK which is already airing the laugh-out-loud series, and an extended second season on TBS, Deal With It has proved … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Africa secures Deal With It U.S.
Fast & Furious’ achieves record-breaking ratings
Singapore – After smashing billion-dollar box office records in cinemas worldwide, the Fast & Furious franchise’s winning streak has now dominated the small screen. Fueled by an extensive company-wide “Symphony” promotional approach, films from the Fast & Furious franchise were aired on NBCUniversal International’s flagship brand Universal Channel and women’s channel DIVA during the opening weeks of Fast & Furious 7. This strategy has driven the … [Read more...] about Fast & Furious’ achieves record-breaking ratings
The Life We Lead’ has been licensed to the Middle East
A Globo success, The Life We Lead has just been licensed to the open channel Abu Dhabi TV, whose signal is available in all Arab countries. The telenovela was chosen for its dramatic content, which is still of interest to buyers around the world. The moving story of sisters Ana and Manuela, who deal with tragedy and find paths that lead to happiness, has already been licensed to a hundred countries. Abu Dhabi TV will broadcast the story throughout the Middle East and North Africa, with Arabic … [Read more...] about The Life We Lead’ has been licensed to the Middle East
Nippon TV to remake ‘The Last Cop’
Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) has secured remake rights for Red Arrow International's hit drama format The Last Cop. The show has been commissioned by Hulu, the online video service in Japan operated by HJ Holdings, a fully-owned subsidiary of Nippon TV. The production is the first original drama to be commissioned by Hulu in Japan and will air on both Hulu and Nippon TV this early summer. The Japanese version sees acclaimed actor Toshiaki Karasawa play the lead role. His … [Read more...] about Nippon TV to remake ‘The Last Cop’
