Bolstering for continued growth in the thriving Asian marketplace, A+E Networks® has promoted Youngsun Soh to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Korea, and John Flanagan to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Japan & Southeast Asia, it was announced today by Patrick Vien, Group Managing Director, A+E International and Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International. Based in Seoul, and reporting to Vien, Soh will continue to lead the growth of … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Structures for Growth Across Asia with Key Executive Promotions
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BBC to show revelatory Fremantle documentary series Shadow of Truth
Fremantle today announces that its ground-breaking true crime series Shadow of Truth will air in the UK on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. The series will also be coming soon to ntv and RTL Crime in Germany. The series, which originally aired in Israel in 2016, will also include a new 5th episode filmed this year detailing the aftermath of one of world’s most notorious and controversial murder trials. Shadow of Truth is produced by Silvio Productions, a Fremantle company. The … [Read more...] about BBC to show revelatory Fremantle documentary series Shadow of Truth
Dandelooo Signs Package Deal with Youku, China
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has announced a deal for several of its successful animated series. The package deal finalized by Dandelooo’s International Sales & Acquisitions Manager Melissa Vega sees Youku, one of the leading online video and streaming platforms in China, acquire over 420 episodes for its kid’s channel Youku Kids. Programmes in the deal include the preschool series Hungry Bear Tales, Our Piggy, Kiwi, … [Read more...] about Dandelooo Signs Package Deal with Youku, China
Talpa’s success format The Floor expands to Italy
Talpa’s extraordinary quiz show The Floor is ready to embark on a new journey, captivating Italian audiences with its visual spectacle and fast-paced gameplay. The Floor’s arrival in Italy marks yet another milestone in its global journey, being the seventh market where the show will land. The show has been ordered by Rai 2 and will be produced in Turin, by Blu Yazmine. The format started in January this year in the Netherlands on RTL4, where the recommission was already announced … [Read more...] about Talpa’s success format The Floor expands to Italy
Banijay Rights serves up Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria documentary series
Banijay Rights today announces it has acquired global distribution rights outside of the US to a pair of CNN Original Series, which separately follow Hollywood stars Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award-winning actor Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria on powerful journeys of culinary discovery across Italy and Mexico. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy followed the actor as he explored the stories and people behind one of the world’s most popular cuisines. The series showed viewers the bustling … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights serves up Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria documentary series
Vietnam Idol Returns After Seven Year Hiatus
Following a 7-year hiatus, Fremantle, Cat Tien Sa Media Group and VTV3 today announce a new partnership to bring back Vietnam’s most popular star-maker competition series, Vietnam Idol, which promises to be the most accessible and innovative version yet. Licensed to Cat Tien Sa from Fremantle and airing on free-to-air channel VTV3, the latest season of Vietnam Idol will air in July 2023. The iconic singing competition series welcomes music industry superstar … [Read more...] about Vietnam Idol Returns After Seven Year Hiatus