Sydney - Beyond Distribution has been appointed worldwide distributor of two new 13 x 30” culinary docu-drama series, Chef School and Fink. Both will be launched at MIPTV held 7-11 April in Cannes. Produced by Red Apple Entertainment, Chef School follows a group of new cooking students through a two-year program, constantly evaluated by industry professionals at The Stratford Chefs School in the behind-the-scenes series which is a kitchen boot camp and school. Fink follows a culinary arts … [Read more...] about Beyond lines up Chef School and Fink for MIPTV
Channel: Distribution
Disney-ABC Int’l TV and EBS seal deal for Playhouse Disney preschool series
Seoul – Disney-ABC International Television, the Walt Disney Company’s international TV distribution arm, has inked an inaugural agreement with Korea’s terrestrial kids channel, Educational Broadcasting System (EBS), to air Playhouse Disney animated series for preschoolers. Under the deal, Disney preschool animation shows including Playhouse Disney's new My Friends Tigger & Pooh will debut on EBS in March 2008, while Little Einsteins, and Handy Manny will be broadcast on a … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC Int’l TV and EBS seal deal for Playhouse Disney preschool series
GlobeCast to deliver WWE events internationally via fibre and satellite
New York – GlobeCast and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) have reached an agreement for global satellite and fiber distribution of pay-per-view (PPV) live events from across North America in HD and SD. The deal initially includes 14 PPV events in 2008 including The Royal Rumble, WrestleMania XXIV, Summerslam and Armageddon. Globecast is overseeing international distribution of the WWE events, beginning with standard conversion to PAL format. For Asia and Australia, GlobeCast is … [Read more...] about GlobeCast to deliver WWE events internationally via fibre and satellite
Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and stated that it is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Hong Kong - Nadine Nohr, managing director of Granada International will step down from her position and leave ITV to concentrate on other challenges. She will stay with the company as a consultant for three months for the transition. During her tenure at ITV, Nohr led four mergers, achieved significant growth in revenue, international expansion of the company and investment in independent production. She was also appointed chairperson of international development charity Every Child in January … [Read more...] about Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Parent chairs MGM’s World Wide Motion Picture Group
Los Angeles – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has named Mary Parent as chairperson, Worldwide Motion Picture Group. She reports to Harry E. Sloan, MGM's chairman and chief executive officer, as well as MGM’s Board. In the newly created position, Parent will oversee worldwide theatrical production, distribution, marketing and business affairs for MGM. She will be responsible for studio development, production and marketing, leveraging MGM's library and entertainment franchises … [Read more...] about Parent chairs MGM’s World Wide Motion Picture Group