Hostages Armoza Formats will be launching their scripted drama format Hostages to the international market at MIPCOM. The Israeli drama is set to air in parallel in Israel and the U.S., with the original Israeli series set to premiere from early October, and the American adaptation to air on CBS in late September. Hostages will be heading up Armoza Format’s scripted formats offering this MIPCOM, with other scripted offerings including: Allenby, which … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza Formats to launch “Hostages”
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Foxtel to launch “The Recruit”
Foxtel and the Australian Football League have joined forces on The Recruit, a 10-part national reality television series which will feature a global search and provide a player with the opportunity to become an overnight sensation at an AFL club. The AFL has agreed to convene an officially constituted AFL Draft which will form part of The Recruit television series in order to deliver the winner to an AFL club’s list. All AFL Clubs will have the opportunity to recruit … [Read more...] about Foxtel to launch “The Recruit”
MIPCOM: Malaysia’s Giggle Garage to debut “Origanimals”
Toronto - Aimed at 4 – 6 year olds, Origanimals is created by Malaysia's Giggle Garage. The deal with Bejuba! marks the first series for the production to be distributed internationally. Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) is also providing support funding and marketing support for the programme. The series consisting of 26 x 30', or 52 x 11' has begun delivering episodes and is expected to be fully delivered by June 2015. Kamil Othman, Vice … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia’s Giggle Garage to debut “Origanimals”
CTH sues Apple over EPL app
According to the Bangkok Post, Thai cable television company CTH is suing Apple for $3 million, for selling an app that violates its exclusive rights to the EPL. The report added that CTH has also filed criminal charges against Apple Inc. and Apple Thailand with a Thai court that specialises in international trade and intellectual property disputes.The app, available on the App Store and made by a Thai developer, allows mobile devices and tablet computers to access EPL matches, added … [Read more...] about CTH sues Apple over EPL app
CASBAA Convention 2013 announces speakers and sessions
Hong Kong - With a little more than a month until the CASBAA Convention 2013, the Association has announced a stellar roster of speakers who will be taking part in a variety of panel discussions during the event. Taking place from October 21-24, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the 20th edition of the convention will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with the theme Change is ON THE AIR. “We are excited about the … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2013 announces speakers and sessions
MIPCOM: Rive Gauche to debut new programming
Los Angeles – Rive Gauche Television will debut a diverse slate of more than 43 hours of new programming and more than 30 additional hours of returning series at MIPCOM 2013. The new programmes encompass multiple genres (food, travel, lifestyle, family, home and true crime) further broadening the Rive Gauche catalogue. New series include: Mountain Movers (8x60'), produced by Good Clean Fun, which follows the Snow Park Technologies team as they … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Rive Gauche to debut new programming