National Geographic Television International (NGTI) has closed a slew of new deals with Asian broadcasters. China's CCTV acquired 1 X 52" factual titles including NGT's wildlife show Ultimate Viper, biblical history show Secret Jesus (1 X 52"), current affairs title The World's Most Dangerous Drug and science show Human Voltage: Struck by Lightning. CCTV also picked up shows from two independent producers represented by NGTI, The Human Footprint (1 x 52) from UK's Touch Productions and series … [Read more...] about Raft of Asian sales for NGTI
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Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
New York / London – AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
Jupiter to launch Channel Ginga in 2008
Tokyo – Jupiter Telecommunications has established Channel Ginga Co., Ltd. to operate new cable channel Channel Ginga, which debuts nationwide in April 2008 on e2 by SKY PerfecTV!. Ginga Channel is a 24-hour HD entertainment channel screening foreign and Japanese documentaries, travel shows, history and art, dramas, period plays and entertainment targeting the baby-boomer generation. Kikujiro Shikano, President and Representative Director of Channel Ginga, said, “We realize that … [Read more...] about Jupiter to launch Channel Ginga in 2008
CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
China Central Television (CCTV), EuroNews and the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mandarin-language broadcast of Futuris, a magazine on science, space activities and technology co-produced by EuroNews and European Commission DG Research and Information Society. It’s the first step in a long term partnership between EuroNews and CCTV . Under the agreement inked in Beijing on Nov. 14, EuroNews will provide a package of nine programs a month, which … [Read more...] about CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
Seven clinches biggest ratings win since 1978
Sydney - Seven is the No. 1 network in Australia, registering its biggest win over arch-rival Nine since 1978. However the 2007 survey gave all broadcasters something to boast about—except Nine. Seven was the dominant network across the five metro markets with a 29.1% share of 6pm-midnight, with Nine at 26.9%, Ten 21.9%, ABC's 16.7% and SBS 5.5%. Moreover, Seven won 38 of the 40 weeks in the official survey and it was tops in total viewers, those aged 18-49 and 25-54. Seven had nine of the top … [Read more...] about Seven clinches biggest ratings win since 1978
Parthenon Entertainment, Animal Planet and France 5 initiate Baby Planet
Parthenon Entertainment, producer and distributor of factual and children’s programming, is co-producing a new HD animal series titled Baby Planet (working title) with Animal Planet US, Animal Planet International and French broadcaster France 5. The 5 x 60’ series will feature news stories from global wildlife conservation and breeding initiatives including the birth and growth of pandas, the wattled crane, Barbary lions and white rhinos. It’s the first project from Parthenon … [Read more...] about Parthenon Entertainment, Animal Planet and France 5 initiate Baby Planet