Swiss-based iConcerts has brokered a ground-breaking distribution and co-production deal with China DTV Production Company Limited, a division of CCTV (China Central Television). The multi-faceted collaboration starting this Autumn, will see China DTV Production’s digital music channel broadcast an iConcerts branded programming block in prime-time to over 60 million households. As part of the process, China DTV Production will further syndicate the iConcerts branded block to its affiliate … [Read more...] about iConcerts strikes ground-breaking deal with CCTV’s DTV Production Company
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TV Asia Plus Exclusive: Life on the ice as never seen before
The majesty and mystery of the Arctic’s endangered polar bear will be captured up close and personal in a new programme produced by John Downer and co-produced by TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc.) for BBC, Animal Planet and Discovery. Polar Bear – Spy on the Ice, tracks the remarkable journey of a mother and her cubs on their epic seasonal trek across the Arctic using a new generation of specially designed spycams. From the time they emerge from their den on a remote Norwegian … [Read more...] about TV Asia Plus Exclusive: Life on the ice as never seen before
NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
A major new factual series which explores the mysteries of evolution has launched at MIPCOM. Life Force is a result of a multi-million dollar co-production partnership between NHK, NHNZ, France Télévisions, Science Channel and Animal Planet. It is the third major series in which NHK and NHNZ have worked together. In six one hour episodes, the series delves into the science and magic of evolution and unravels the mysteries of how and why the animals in six extraordinary environments have evolved … [Read more...] about NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
BBC Worldwide brings tasty format treats to MIPCOM
London - BBC Worldwide is bringing a number of tasty new format treats to MIPCOM to whet the appetite of buyers from all over the world. Amongst the list of gastronomic titles is The Food Factory, a unique format that delves deep into the world of our shopping trolleys to discover the secrets behind the food we consume daily. Working from a makeshift science lab, this topical and direct format reveals the secrets behind the food we consume daily through a series of exciting and revealing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide brings tasty format treats to MIPCOM
BBC Worldwide appoints Chris Davies as BBC.com’s Commercial Director
BBC Worldwide has appointed Chris Davies as commercial director, BBC.com, to lead the development of the international edition of the BBC’s award-winning website. Davies will be responsible for defining and delivering BBC.com’s consumer and commercial proposition across BBC News, Sport, Weather, Business, Technology and other factual and lifestyle sections. This will include BBC.com’s recently launched international travel section, bbc.com/travel. Reporting to Luke … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Chris Davies as BBC.com’s Commercial Director
Life on the ice as never seen before
The majesty and mystery of the Arctic’s endangered polar bear will be captured up close and personal in a new programme produced by John Downer and co-produced by TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc.) for BBC, Animal Planet and Discovery. Polar Bear – Spy on the Ice, tracks the remarkable journey of a mother and her cubs on their epic seasonal trek across the Arctic using a new generation of specially designed spycams. From the time they emerge from their den on a remote Norwegian … [Read more...] about Life on the ice as never seen before