Warner Bros. International Television Distribution announced that five new programs have been ordered to series by NBC. They include Chase, a one-hour series from Jerry Bruckheimer Television and executive producer/writer Jennifer Johnson; Harry’s Law, a one-hour series from David E. Kelley, starring Kathy Bates; The Paul Reiser Show, a half-hour comedy from executive producer/star Paul Reiser; School Pride, a one-hour reality series from executive producers Cheryl Hines and Denise … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. International Television Distribution series pickups
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Disney Media Distribution unveils lineup of new & returning series for international buyers
Los Angeles Screenings, CA - The Walt Disney Company’s international distribution arm, Disney Media Distribution, unveiled its 2010/11 primetime slate, including ten new and nine returning scripted series, at the annual International Upfront event at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. Series in Disney Media Distribution’s portfolio include new series Body of Proof, Detroit 1-8-7, Happy Endings, Huge, Melissa & Joey, My Generation, No Ordinary Family, Off the Map, Scoundrels and … [Read more...] about Disney Media Distribution unveils lineup of new & returning series for international buyers
NHK’s VOD struggles with low demand
Tokyo, Japan – NHK’s On Demand service continues to struggle to find viewers willing to pay for programming that has already been shown on its terrestrial and satellite channels, according to Variety. Variety reports NHK's revenue from On Demand, which is available online and through cable television providers, amounted to 300 million yen (US$3.3 million) in the financial year to March, as against a forecast of 2.25 billion yen. The most popular show in the regular On Demand rankings … [Read more...] about NHK’s VOD struggles with low demand
NGV boosts international business development with new group
London, England / Washington, D.C. - National Geographic Ventures (NGV) announced the creation of an international group to support its existing divisions operating in international markets. The new National Geographic Ventures International (NGVI) will also create and manage new opportunities for content distribution as the media landscape develops and platforms continue to converge. NGVI will be headquartered in London under the leadership of Maurice van Sabben as president. He will report to … [Read more...] about NGV boosts international business development with new group
Fox strengthens Asia line-up with new appointments
HONG KONG – Fox International Channels (FIC) is giving its management team in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia a boost with new appointments in a bid to further accelerate its pan-regional advertising sales capabilities and drive local market growth following a year of outstanding business performance in fiscal 2010. Simeon Dawes has been appointed senior vice president for Fox One Stop Media (FOSM) while Rejesh Sheshadri has been appointed head of a newly created Trade Solutions division … [Read more...] about Fox strengthens Asia line-up with new appointments
ESS picks GlobeCast for ICC World Twenty20 Cricket
Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has chosen GlobeCast as its technical broadcast partner to deliver world-class cricket from the ICC World Twenty20 from the West Indies to the rest of the world. GlobeCast will provide hybrid satellite/fiber solution to ESS, which is the International Cricket Council’s global distribution and broadcast partner, to broadcast all the games to rights holders across the world. Close to 40 broadcast and syndication partners of ESPN STAR Sports will show … [Read more...] about ESS picks GlobeCast for ICC World Twenty20 Cricket