Screening on Tuesdays at 2200 hrs (SIN/HK), Discovery Channel's six-part documentary series, Everest: Beyond the Limit, premiered on May 22, 2007. Made with advanced high-altitude video technology including cameras on Sherpas' helmets, the series documents an 11-member expedition led by veteran climber Russell Brice to the summit of Mount Everest in April and May 2006. A 17-strong production team followed the group of climbers who included New Zealander Mark Inglis, the first double amputee to … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
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FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Leading FME's field is The Best Years, a 13 x 60' drama series from Blueprint Entertainment. Produced in association with U.S. broadcaster The N, MTV Networks'-owned night-time network, and CanWest MediaWorks' Global Television in Canada, The Best Years follows a group of friends through the ups and downs of college life. Also produced by Blueprint is the MIPTV-launched dark, funny scripted series, Love You To Death, starring John Waters (director of Serial Mom, Hairspray, Cry-Baby). In his … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Bindi: The Jungle Girl to screen on Discovery Kids and ABC TV
Sydney- The legacy of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin lives on as his daughter Bindi Irvin gets her own TV show, Bindi: The Jungle Girl, produced by Irwin's business partner John Stainton of The Best Picture Show for Discovery Kids Channel and ABC TV. The show will launch in Australia on July 18. From her tree-house perched high in the jungle, Bindi will take viewers around the globe to explore the wonders of the natural world. The series will feature footage of her dad's adventures, including … [Read more...] about Bindi: The Jungle Girl to screen on Discovery Kids and ABC TV
Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of US new season shows and renewals as the best in many years. Speaking upon his return from the annual Los Angeles screenings, Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said: "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade." Via its Fox deal, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder Club, Journeyman and K-Ville. Also on its slate are at least … [Read more...] about Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
New and 12 returning series for Disney-ABC International Television
Burbank - Disney-ABC International TV has launched to the international TV market 23 new and returning scripted series for the 2007-'08 season. These include eight new network series including one hour dramas Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, Private Practice, and Reaper, and half-hour comedies Carpoolers, Cavemen, Miss/Guided and Sam I Am. Also joining its portfolio are three series for cable which premiere this summer - Army Wives, Greek and Slacker Cats. This follows a year in which the … [Read more...] about New and 12 returning series for Disney-ABC International Television
Jupiter companies to merge to boost subscribers
Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications, Japan's largest MSO with 2.67 million subscribers, is merging with Jupiter TV, which operates 17 cable and satellite channels, effective Sept. 1. First, Jupiter TV is being reorganized into a new entity, New Jupiter TV, housing 16 channels, by July 2. This new company will then merge with Jupiter Telecommunications, in which Sumitomo and Liberty own a 63% stake through a joint venture, LGI/Sumisho Super Media. "We will make maximum use of our management … [Read more...] about Jupiter companies to merge to boost subscribers
