Cannes – Most of Al Jazeera English’s growth is anticipated in the Asia Pacific region, according to Al Jazeera Network’s director, global distribution Phil Lawrie. With over 80million households upon launch, the Doha-HQ’d news channel now has 110 subscribers worldwide, with that number growing by around 1million per month. Lawrie told Television Asia Plus that Asia currently accounts for around 25% of the total, and he sees most of the channel’s growth occurring in … [Read more...] about Asia key to Al Jazeera English
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The Weinstein Company launches int’l TV distrib unit
New York/ Cannes - The Weinstein Company has created a new international television division which will look to distribute its diverse slate of highly acclaimed and commercially successful television shows to the international market. The new infrastructure will continue the multi-tiered company’s transformation into a full-fledged independent international sales and distribution entity across a broad range of mediums. To jumpstart the division’s launch, TWC makes its inaugural … [Read more...] about The Weinstein Company launches int’l TV distrib unit
Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution
Needham/Los Angeles – Echo Bridge Entertainment will acquire, through a share purchase, Alliance Atlantis International Distribution from Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. The deal allows Echo Bridge Entertainment to distribute rights to first run and catalogue programming from Alliance Atlantis International Distribution worldwide, excluding Canada. Transaction is expected to close within the next three weeks, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions. Terms of the agreement … [Read more...] about Echo Bridge to acquire Alliance Atlantis International Distribution
Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
Mumbai – Turner has announced initiatives to expand its presence in India, including the launch of its animation theatrical business and the launch of a Hollywood movies and TV series channel with sister company Warner Bros. Leveraging its expertise in the children’s genre, Turner will establish a business unit to develop and produce animated films and expand its output of original live action TV series, targeted at children and families. Catering to India’s urban viewers, the … [Read more...] about Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
Distraction and Fireworks Int’l go the Ripe way
Montreal – Distraction has teamed with Fireworks International, a ContentFilm PLC company to distribute content from Ripe Digital, following its recent acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to programming of Ripe Digital’s three branded channels, Ripe TV, Octane TV and Flow TV. The partnership is expected to expand Ripe Digital’s worldwide coverage of its multi-platform content. Launched at MIPCOM 2007, Ripe Digital offers multi-platform channels for free on-demand … [Read more...] about Distraction and Fireworks Int’l go the Ripe way
Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille Int’l pact to distribute The Listener
Singapore - Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille International has sealed a distribution deal for the former’s new drama series The Listener (13 X 60'), scheduled to air fall 2008 in the US on NBC and Canada’s CTV. The latter will distribute the series in all markets outside North America. It is ShineReveille's first international distribution pact for a scripted network series. As part of FOX International's new content strategy involving pre-buys and co-productions in the US, the … [Read more...] about Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille Int’l pact to distribute The Listener