ITV Studios and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) are partnering to create the world’s first ever Ninja Warrior FAST channel dedicated to programming from around the world. The deal is a first, both in terms of ITV Studios’ first FAST channel creation for third party IP as well as Tokyo Broadcasting’s first foray into FAST. Brokered by Bellon Entertainment on behalf of TBS, it will see ITV Studios creating, operating, marketing and distributing the Ninja Warrior channel in the UK and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios partners with Tokyo Broadcasting System Television to create the first-ever Nina Warrior FAST Channel
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NHK Enterprises announces format distribution alliances with Lineup Industries and Empire of Arkadia
NHK Enterprises Inc. (NEP), NHK’s international business arm, will expand its distribution partnership with Netherlands based Lineup Industries B.V. (Lineup) for US, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, and with Singapore-based Empire of Arkadia (EOA) to manage distribution for format sales across Asia. NEP has been actively involved in managing sales of NHK format for over ten years now, including deals such as “The New Anatomy Show” to MCOT PLC in Thailand, “72 Hours” to China’s Shenzen … [Read more...] about NHK Enterprises announces format distribution alliances with Lineup Industries and Empire of Arkadia
JioCinema Premium announces its entertaining October lineup
The festive season is around the corner, and what better way to enhance your entertainment plan than with some binge-worthy content. As you enjoy more time with your family, JioCinema Premium’s line-up for October is sure to provide everything you are looking for! The Baap of all reality shows, Bigg Boss, returns for Season 18 on 6th October with Salman Khan as its host. Get a sneak peek into exclusive content only on JioCinema. Bigg Boss Kannada 11 will continue to offer an exciting … [Read more...] about JioCinema Premium announces its entertaining October lineup
BBC Studios strikes distribution rights for Norway’s Montreux Film & Fjernsyn’s format Nation’s Dumbest
BBC Studios has confirmed it has secured international distribution rights to Norwegian based Montreux Film and Fjernsyn’s gameshow format, Nation’s Dumbest. Nation’s Dumbest is the first ever television show where the loser is the winner. 12 celebrities fight it out to be eliminated from the competition as quickly as possible to avoid being crowned the nation’s dumbest. From influencers to wrestlers, comedians to politicians, the contestants are put to the test in a series of entertaining … [Read more...] about BBC Studios strikes distribution rights for Norway’s Montreux Film & Fjernsyn’s format Nation’s Dumbest
GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Gary R. Benz, CEO of GRB Media Ranch has announced the company’s continued growth with a new digital strategy, with soon-to-launch FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) Channels and AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) distribution platforms. Industry veteran Will Marks was retained to develop and implement the forward-facing strategy. He will attend MIPCOM next month to expand the Company’s relationship with content and distribution partners. Two FAST channels are planned for launch in Q4 ‘24 across … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Continues Expansion with Digital Strategy; Will Marks Hired as Principal Advisor
Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO
Sony Group Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) today announced that SPE Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra will step down from his role as SPE CEO, and that Ravi Ahuja, SPE’s current Chairman of Global Television Studios and President and COO, will assume leadership of SPE as President and CEO, effective January 2, 2025. Vinciquerra will remain in an advisory role for SPE as non-executive Chairman until the end of December 2025. Ahuja will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra to Step Down from CEO Role; Ravi Ahuja Named President and CEO