Cannes – Globo TV has unveiled a slew of deals for Asia, the biggest with Indian communication group Sahara One. “Sahara One is going to launch a new channel - probably in December - called Firangi Channel,” explained a Globo TV spokesperson. “The proposal of this new channel is to exhibit the best of international programming in India. We set a volume deal with them for 4 years to provide the best content to the channel with the most famous and brand new telenovelas and … [Read more...] about Globo TV trumpets Asian deals
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Television and video “unbundling”
Scottsdale, Arizona- As consumers are being afforded more choice and control when it comes to content, whether via PVRs, User Generated Content or TV shows online, the process of “unbundling television/video entertainment" has started, according to a new study by In-Stat. This redistribution of control will likely come to dominate the overall consumer landscape in years to come, the research firm says. “Online video will likely continue to function as a strong complement to broadcast … [Read more...] about Television and video “unbundling”
NDTV channels reach Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand via TNMG
New Delhi- NDTV Convergence Ltd. is working with Japan-based digital media platform developer and operator, The New Media Group (TNMG) to syndicate TV channels NDTV24X7, NDTV Profit and NDTV Good Times for the latter’s World On-Demand IPTV platform. The channels will be available to TNMG subscribers in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand, with the content also offered as VOD. Available in packaged and a la carte deals, the NDTV channels cater to investment banks, government … [Read more...] about NDTV channels reach Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand via TNMG
BBC Worldwide opens production office in India
Cannes- BBC Worldwide has opened BBC Worldwide Productions India, its third production office to deliver new television programming working with local talent. BBC Worldwide Productions India complements BBC Worldwide’s Los Angeles production studio which currently works with all major US networks, and is responsible for producing Dancing with the Stars on ABC, and its production company in Australia, a joint venture with Freehand. Saul Nassé, General Manager and Creative Head, BBC … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide opens production office in India
BBC Worldwide Australasia licenses 100 hours of content to Australia’s HOW TO Channel
BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed almost 100 hours of new and returning factual and lifestyle content to Australian home and garden network, HOW TO Channel. Gardening-related series include Zenith Production’s James Martin Digs Deep (10x25’), which showcases the chef attempting to grow his own produce; A Year at Kew series 3 (10x30’) explores the past and future heritage of UK’s tourist attraction Kew Gardens; and Endemol Productions’ Garden Invaders series … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Australasia licenses 100 hours of content to Australia’s HOW TO Channel
Three Asian Pitch winners announced
Cannes - NHK, MediaCorp, and KBS have selected three projects from Asian independent producers to commission as a part of their new initiative, The Asian Pitch. Receiving full funding for their HD documentary production are Supermen of Malegaon, from Indian director Faiza Ahmed Khan; Malaysia’s Justin Ong Tat Tiong for Subak; and The Mummy Theft from Toraja, from Indonesia’s Agung Mulya Setiawan. The Asian Pitch is a new initiative by the three Asian public broadcasters targeting … [Read more...] about Three Asian Pitch winners announced
