At MIPCOM, Globo TV International closed a deal with French broadcaster IDF1. The recently launched channel uses a modern digital platform and can be watched in the Ilê de France region. French viewers can now watch the telenovela Shades of Sin. "We're just beginning our relationship with the channel and we expect to further develop this partnership, as digital platforms are gaining more and more ground in the market," said Raphael Correa Netto, director of international sales. Another strategic … [Read more...] about Globo TV International closes strategic deals during MIPCOM
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Music sales deals for BBC Worldwide in Japan
Tokyo – BBC’s Tokyo sales team has concluded deals with Japanese broadcasters for unique BBC Worldwide music content, including rare archive footage. Pre-sale to NHK comprise BBC Electric Proms: Oasis (HD), which sees Oasis’ performance at the Electric Proms joined by a 50-strong choir, and performing a selection of greatest hits and new tracks. Produced for NHK, this is an extended 90 minute version of the show which they will broadcast early next year. It is the first time … [Read more...] about Music sales deals for BBC Worldwide in Japan
VP production quits ESPN STAR Sports
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports has confirmed that vice president production George Greene is leaving the network. "George has been with ESS for a long time and has been an important member of our Production team. He has decided that it is time to move on to new challenges and we respect his decision and wish him well," says a spokesman. Asked by Television Asia Plus about a percieved increased focus on cricket at the expense of other sports, ESS spokesman said that cricket accounts for around … [Read more...] about VP production quits ESPN STAR Sports
Vietnam and Philippines deals for TV5MONDE at CASBAA
TV5MONDE has increased its Vietnam coverage with two additional platforms. The IPTV platform from FPT (Financial Promoting Technology Communication) covers Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and its nearby provinces. FPT is the second largest ISP in Vietnam with 1 million broadband subscribers and about 12,300 IPTV subs as of October 2008. VTC Multimedia's upcoming DTH platform due to launch end of this year is the leading state-owned broadcaster with 2.9 million subs at year-end 2007. The current … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Philippines deals for TV5MONDE at CASBAA
NFB and NHK launch expanded cooperation with new agreement
Tokyo - The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 27 to serve as the basis for future collaboration. Signed in Tokyo by Government Film Commissioner NFB Commissioner Tom Perlmutter and Shigeo Fukuchi, president of NHK, in the presence of the Canadian Ambassador to Japan, Jonathan Fried, this latest agreement builds on the successes of a 2003 MOU, which had brought the two organizations together … [Read more...] about NFB and NHK launch expanded cooperation with new agreement
ITV Global Entertainment unveils Granada TV on ABS-1
CASBAA, Hong Kong - ITV Global Entertainment Ltd. announced the November 1 debut of Granada TV, its brand new general entertainment channel for Asia, on the ABS-1 satellite. Granada TV will offer viewers contemporary dramas such as Prime Suspect, comedy, reality and talk and entertainment shows such as The Jeremy Kyle Show, The Friday Night Project, Ballroom Bootcamp, Airline, and Vroom Vroom. Many of the programmes have never been seen before in Asia. Peter Iacono, president and managing … [Read more...] about ITV Global Entertainment unveils Granada TV on ABS-1