Cannes - Turner International announced a slate of new entertainment content available for syndication to meet an increase in buyer demand from across the Asia Pacific region. Featuring a mix of Turner’s original productions and acquired series, the new line up spans multiple genres including kids, lifestyle, comedy and actuality. On tap for the first time at MIPTV and available for international syndication are series in high quality HD from Turner’s two Japanese channels, Tabi, … [Read more...] about Turner International’s syndication business gathers speed with over 500 hours of programming sold
Channel: Content
Universal Networks International delivers on channel expansion strategy
Cannes - Universal Networks International (UNI) announced its ambitious channels expansion strategy and structuring for future growth. In October 2009, Universal Networks International announced a multi-million dollar investment in a refocused portfolio of five core channel brands (Syfy Universal, DIVA Universal, 13th Street Universal, Universal Channel and Studio Universal) as a key driver in this expansion strategy, alongside new services such as HD and VOD. The rollout of these new brands and … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International delivers on channel expansion strategy
Media Prima prepares for next growth phase; amends resolutions for proposed Employees’ Share Options Scheme
Petaling Jaya - Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima) is strengthening operations and priming itself for its next phase of growth as it prepares to unlock the potential of the enlarged Group, which now has a larger stake in New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad (NSTP). Media Prima announced a final single tier dividend of 5.6 cents per ordinary share at its 9th Annual General Meeting, bringing the dividends declared by the Group in 2009 to 10.0 cents per ordinary share, which represents a pay-out … [Read more...] about Media Prima prepares for next growth phase; amends resolutions for proposed Employees’ Share Options Scheme
Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance
London - Fuji Television Network, Inc, Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, and FremantleMedia have announced that they will build upon their strong partnership in format sales by entering into a Creative Exchange Alliance which aims to co-develop and co-produce new television formats for the international market place. The Creative Exchange Alliance will maximize the creative resources of both companies, combining their expertise in content development and production in a series of … [Read more...] about Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance
New VP of Format Sales at BBC Worldwide
London - Elin Thomas has been named as the new VP of Format Sales for EMEA at BBC Worldwide. She assumes her new role in time for this year’s MIPTV market where she will be in charge of a catalogue including four new titles Run for It, Fat Family Diet and Famous, Rich and Jobless. Thomas moves from her previous role as Territory Manager for Scandinavia at BBC Worldwide where she has managed all sales activity for the past four years. Prior to this she was Territory Manager for Eastern … [Read more...] about New VP of Format Sales at BBC Worldwide
MDA launches International Animation Fund to catalyze new animation co-productions in & with Singapore
Cannes - Following its successful commissioning of and co-investment in some 200 hours of animation titles for co-production, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has launched the International Animation Fund (IAF) at MIPTV 2010 in partnership with FremantleMedia Enterprises. The new International Animation Fund, which invites applications from all over the world for new animation content in any format – including television series, telemovies, theatrical features - will see … [Read more...] about MDA launches International Animation Fund to catalyze new animation co-productions in & with Singapore