India's NDTV Good Times channel today announced it has signed an exclusive deal to take FCCE's Daily Entertainment news feed. The deal marks the first entry for Netherlands-based FCCE Distribution into India. Not only will India fans of Hollywood goings-on benefit from this agreement, but it will also mean coverage of Bollywood movie events and celebrities will be shared with FCCE's global audience. Launched in 2005, FCCE distribution produces such programmes as Films & Stars, Hollywood Buzz and … [Read more...] about TV Asia Plus Exclusive: Hollywood in Bollywood
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Sundance Channel expands international distribution with carriage deal in Korea
MIPCOM/Cannes, France - Sundance Channel continues to expand internationally with the launch on South Korea's KT, formerly Korea Telecom, announced Rainbow Media CEO, Joshua Sapan during a MIPCOM press conference attended by Sundance Channel founder Robert Redford. KT further expands Sundance Channel's reach in South Korea, where it is also carried by Skylife. KT is offering Sundance Channel in high definition as part of its QOOK TV service. … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands international distribution with carriage deal in Korea
NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
A major new factual series which explores the mysteries of evolution has launched at MIPCOM. Life Force is a result of a multi-million dollar co-production partnership between NHK, NHNZ, France Télévisions, Science Channel and Animal Planet. It is the third major series in which NHK and NHNZ have worked together. In six one hour episodes, the series delves into the science and magic of evolution and unravels the mysteries of how and why the animals in six extraordinary environments have evolved … [Read more...] about NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
Malaysia’s MDeC announces two new co-production deals and distribution agreement at MIPCOM
Cannes - Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) announced that two of its MSC Malaysia-status companies have secured international co-production deals at MIPCOM 2010 to produce kids’ properties Kung Fu Chicken and Red, Yellow & Blue. Animasia Studio (Malaysia), Agogo International (Hong Kong) and Neptuno Films (Spain) will co-produce 2D animated action adventure series Kung Fu Chicken (26 x 22). Kung Fu Chicken follows the adventures of Golden Egg Securities, a kung … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s MDeC announces two new co-production deals and distribution agreement at MIPCOM
Disney Media Distribution & Fox International Channels sign exclusive content deal for Asia
Cannes, MIPCOM - Disney Media Distribution and Fox International Channels (FIC) have extended their multi-year agreement for the international broadcast network to bring first-runs of Disney’s portfolio of films on pay-TV to Asia over the network’s movie channels – STAR Movies and Fox Family Movies. This exclusive agreement extends a ten-year long relationship that Disney has enjoyed with FIC in Asia. Under the terms of the agreement, STAR Movies and Fox Family Movies will … [Read more...] about Disney Media Distribution & Fox International Channels sign exclusive content deal for Asia
Endemol partners with Tony To’s Ensemble
Endemol announced a long-term partnership with Ensemble Entertainment, a new privately financed TV company to co-produce and distribute internationally event-television drama series and mini-series. Ensemble was founded by Tony To (co-executive producer & director on Harsh Realm; Earth 2, From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers; and The Pacific), Patrick Murray and Jin Ishimoto. In keeping with their track record, Ensemble will be developing and producing high-end, quality drama series, and … [Read more...] about Endemol partners with Tony To’s Ensemble