London - FremantleMedia announced that the new dating show Take Me Out Japan is to be launched on national TV network Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) in the important 11.30pm time slot each week. Take Me Out will be the first local adaptation of an international format to go to air on a Japanese TV network as a weekly programme in over three years. Take Me Out Japan will kick off with a 90 minute special episode at 10pm on 29 September 2009 and will then air as a 30 minute weekly show at 11.30pm … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia’s Take Me Out to launch in Japan
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Endemol unveils new global distribution operation
London - Endemol unveiled Endemol Worldwide Distribution, a new global operation that will formally launch at MIPCOM 2009. The new division, resulting from the integration of Endemol International and Southern Star International, brings together the resources and expertise of two leading global distributors. The merged business incorporates 20,000 hours of content across multiple genres including drama, reality TV, game shows, entertainment, kids programming, animation and comedy. It creates one … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new global distribution operation
Granada TV appoints exclusive South Korean distributor; announces landmark distribution deal
Hong Kong - ITV Global Entertainment Ltd. announced the appointment of Nine Planners as the exclusive distributor of Granada TV in South Korea. At the same time Granada TV has secured a landmark distribution agreement with SK Broadband's IPTV platform. Granada TV is now available as one of a select group of linear international channels on the SK Broadband IPTV platform. This is the first distribution agreement for Granada TV in North Asia, ITV's general entertainment channel for Asia. … [Read more...] about Granada TV appoints exclusive South Korean distributor; announces landmark distribution deal
Mango Distribution in Asia
Mango Distribution, a new children's and family distribution company, focussing on the Asia, Australia and New Zealand territories is set to launch at Mip Junior. A joint venture between Philippines based production house, Top Draw Animation and Australian kids television producer, Sticky Pictures, Mango Distribution will operate from offices in Manila, New York and Sydney. The Mango Distribution team brings years of experience in the children's industry internationally. Heading up the company … [Read more...] about Mango Distribution in Asia
India’s Got Talent crowns first winner
London - FremantleMedia announced the successful finale of India's Got Talent with The Prince Dance Group being named as the show's inaugural winners. The first season of India's Got Talent was aired on the ‘Colors' Channel - the flagship brand of Viacom 18. The group went home with Rupees 50 lakh (USD 102,650), a car and as an extra, the Orissa government contributed a cash prize of Rupees one crore (USD 205,350) and four acres of land for the group to build their own dance academy. The … [Read more...] about India’s Got Talent crowns first winner
DQE’s Casper a friendly ghost for Nick India
DQE has announced an exclusive broadcast deal with Viacom18 for the 3D animated TV series Casper. The series will be broadcast on Viacom18‘s kids channel - Nick, from November 2009 across the entire of South Asia. DQE along with Classic media and Moonscoop have sold the series world wide and it is already launched successfully on TF1 in France. Casper is a co-production with Classic Media, USA and MoonScoop Group, France and DQE holds Exclusive Audio-Visual distribution rights for some … [Read more...] about DQE’s Casper a friendly ghost for Nick India