Toronto/Los Angeles – Entertainment One (eOne) and Thump Inc. announced that principal photography has begun on the third season of the original series Rookie Blue. The show airs on ABC in the US, Global Television in Canada and internationally on Universal Networks International’s pay-TV channels. The police drama series returned this summer with solid ratings when it premiered on June 23. According to eOne, it ranks number one on Thursday against its competition in the 10pm time … [Read more...] about A Rookie no more
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Nine up for BBC
BBC Worldwide is bringing nine new formats to MIPCOM this year. These are a mix of scripted, game show, reality and talent contest formats. The nine formats available to buyers for the first time at this year’s event are Misfits, Epic Win, Hot Like Us, Show Me the Funny: Stand-up Showdown, Project Parent, Daddy Daycare, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Chick Fix and Young, Bad and Barking. Elin Thomas, VP Format Licensing EMEA for BBC Worldwide, said, “Whether you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Nine up for BBC
TV business proves Reliable
Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. has achieved success with three of the CBS entertainment channels it broadcasts, according to data from TAM Media Research. The company, which entered into a joint venture with US television broadcaster CBS Studios international in August 2010, also launched its first Indian language channel Big Magic in April this year, in addition to the CBS ones. Three of these four channels – BIG CBS Prime, BIG CBS Love and BIG MAGIC have emerged as market leaders in … [Read more...] about TV business proves Reliable
3D grooves at MIPCOM
3D music programming will be on BBC Worldwide’s slate of new content at MIPCOM 2011. Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour, Alice Cooper’s Halloween Night of Fear and Elbow’s Live on Air tour will be available to broadcasters. Salim Mukaddam, VP of Music Television at BBC Worldwide, said, “Capturing music performances in 3D brings a whole new experience to the viewer and arguably benefits from the technology more than any other genre, allowing the viewer to really feel … [Read more...] about 3D grooves at MIPCOM
NHK acquires French gameshow format
Paris – Japanese broadcaster NHK has recreated the long-running French game show, Tout le Monde Veut Prendre sa Place or Hold On to your Seat!, as it is known in English. Originally created by Effervescence Productions for France 2, Hold On to your Seat! is one of the most successful programmes ever to air in France. The show has aired more than 1500 episodes since its debut in 2006. NHK has began producing a series of five pilot episodes which air twice a day, beginning in August 2011, … [Read more...] about NHK acquires French gameshow format
Sir David Attenborough wins IBC’s highest honour
London – Sir David Attenborough will be awarded the IBC2011 International Honour for Excellence at this year’s awards ceremony held in the RAI Auditorium on Sunday 11 September, in recognition of his remarkable career in television (in particular, natural history), which spans almost 60 years. The award is the highest honour which IBC bestows. It is presented to individuals and organizations who and which have taken the best technology available to create the finest broadcasting … [Read more...] about Sir David Attenborough wins IBC’s highest honour