Singapore - SPE Networks – Asia has sealed a new programming deal with CBS Studios International to bring the latest CBS programs to viewers in Asia first. The deal includes the airing of all newly produced scripted drama series, starting with the upcoming fall TV season’s releases, and selected reality series as well as the original version of Hawaii Five-0. The newly acquired slate of programs is set to premiere region-wide on SPE Networks – Asia’s channels including … [Read more...] about SPE Networks – Asia seals programming deal with CBS Studios International
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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
SWR, UR, EBS, and Astro join NHK/NED/JCC’s Discover Science
Cannes - NHK/NHK Educational Corporation, and Al Jazeera Children's Channel announced that their first co-production series Discover Science is gaining interest from broadcasters around the world. Already German broadcaster SWR; UR from Sweden, and EBS from Korea have come on board as co-producers since the series started calling out for partners in April; Astro will also broadcast the series in Malaysia and Brunei. Discover Science is a new science entertainment series that offers a chance to … [Read more...] about SWR, UR, EBS, and Astro join NHK/NED/JCC’s Discover Science
NHK and France Télévisions renew co-production partnership
Japanese public broadcaster NHK and French public broadcaster France Télévisions have agreed to sign a co-production agreement to strengthen their collaboration on major offerings over the coming three years. The agreement is a renewal of a co-production/pre-buy agreement signed by NHK and France 5 in 2002. The two broadcasters have enjoyed a run of shared success. Joint projects initiated by NHK include Mammals vs. Dinosaurs (2006), a two-part series that shows how our ancestors’ struggle … [Read more...] about NHK and France Télévisions renew co-production partnership
NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
A major new factual series which explores the mysteries of evolution 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 to … [Read more...] about NHK’s major wildlife co-pro series Life Force
HP SPACE voted ‘Best Brand Generated Format’
Cannes - Asian originated and produced format, HP SPACE, has taken top honours at an awards ceremony held last week at Cannes. Creative talent search reality show HP SPACE beat out high-calibre competition from around the world to take home ‘Best Brand Generated Format’ in the Format Awards. HP SPACE garnered 36% of the votes against a strong international field in voting held online. Aired on Fox International Channels STAR World and Channel [V] across China, India and South East … [Read more...] about HP SPACE voted ‘Best Brand Generated Format’