BBC Worldwide is introducing the highly anticipated comedy from Little Britain creators Matt Lucas and David Walliams. The new series, Come Fly With Me, Will be unveiled to international buyers at a special event during MIPCOM. Also accompanying BBC Worldwide to MIPCOM will be chilling crime, gripping human dramas, colourful children’s titles and stunning documentaries. Steve Macallister, Managing Director for BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution, says: “We have been having an amazing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide aims for laughs at MIPCOM
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TACKLING THE TV TRANSFORMATION
Today you can watch television on your mobile, through your PlayStation or on your iPad. TV comes on your PC, on–demand or beamed in from all four corners of the globe. The traditional model of television has been shattered and choice, choice and more choice is what audiences now crave. Never before have TV broadcasters been under so much pressure to deliver good content across many different platforms to technologically empowered viewers. But, while the pressure is on, the changing media … [Read more...] about TACKLING THE TV TRANSFORMATION
Endemol ties the knot in China for The Marriage Ref
London – Endemol announced the latest international deal for Jerry Seinfeld’s The Marriage Ref. The commission represents the first partnership between Endemol Asia and Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, which has ordered a 52 episode prime time run to air every Thursday and Friday evenings. Each 90 minute show will be known locally as ‘Huan Xi Yuan Jia’ and will air in Mandarin on JiangSu Satellite Channel from late September. In addition to this latest commission in … [Read more...] about Endemol ties the knot in China for The Marriage Ref
Endemol unveils new ‘hybrid’ formats for MIPCOM 2010
Endemol unveiled a line up of new ‘hybrid’ formats that cross over programming genres and media platforms. All will be available to the international market for the first time at MIPCOM 2010. Headlining this year’s portfolio is multiplatform hit The Money Drop - the nail biting TV game show that can be simultaneously played online at home. Also among Endemol’s highlights is Zoom a new format that fuses TV and social media. This social experiment sees five contestants … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new ‘hybrid’ formats for MIPCOM 2010
Tiger Gate Entertainment beefs up sales and marketing team with appointments of Alexis Kwong as Vice President and Sorel Roget as Senior Manager
Hong Kong - Tiger Gate Entertainment has announced two new additions to its team, Alexis Kwong Alvarez as vice president of sales and marketing and Sorel Roget as senior manager of sales and marketing. Both will be based in the company’s Hong Kong headquarters with Alvarez reporting to William Pfeiffer, CEO, Tiger Gate Entertainment. As vice president of sales and marketing, Alvarez will oversee all sales, distribution and marketing operations for Tiger Gate, specifically for its two new … [Read more...] about Tiger Gate Entertainment beefs up sales and marketing team with appointments of Alexis Kwong as Vice President and Sorel Roget as Senior Manager
Hole In The Wall launches in China
London - FremantleMedia announced that Hole In The Wall has become the first foreign format to be purchased by the China Central Television (CCTV) network's flagship channel, CCTV1. The game show has launched in China on CCTV1 on 19 September 2010, airing as a 50 minute weekly show. Patrick Schult, CEO, FremantleMedia Asia said, "We are delighted to be working with CCTV1 on this ground breaking project. Hole In The Wall is a unique,creative and very entertaining game show which has been a … [Read more...] about Hole In The Wall launches in China