Washington - Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) President and CEO Jean Prewitt called for strong conditions to protect diversity of programming and varied voices. Representing the trade association for independent producers and distributors worldwide before the House Judiciary Committee, Prewitt criticized the merger of Comcast and NBC for threatening source diversity and the choice of the American people. Prewitt's testimony asserted that investment decisions and regulation rulings … [Read more...] about Independent Film & Television Alliance urges strong conditions on the merger of Comcast and NBC
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Cyril conjures magic ratings for AXN
A household name in Japan, and something of a You Tube sensation – especially for his hamburger trick – but how was Cyril convinced to choose AXN upon which to make his debut outside of Japan? “The network has always been a big fan of his shows in Japan,” Ow explains. “We flew to Japan to meet him many times, showing him our sincerity in working with him and our passion for creating something special with him. Eventually, Cyril understood the power of AXN and what … [Read more...] about Cyril conjures magic ratings for AXN
Armoza Formats announces deals for Upgrade
Armoza Formats' game show Upgrade, which gives players the chance to upgrade items in their homes, will be broadcast on two European channels this spring. The first episodes premiered on February 15. Romanian broadcaster Prima TV, a member of the Prosieben group and one of the nation's leading commercial broadcasters, will launch a full prime-time season of 20 weekly episodes of the game show. Upgrade will be produced internally by the broadcaster. In Turkey, broadcaster Show TV will premiere a … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats announces deals for Upgrade
Asian Side of the Doc: first co-production meeting in Hong Kong, 22 to 24 March 2010
The decision-makers who will be present in Hong Kong are: Bradley Richard (All3Media), Schreiner Claudia (ARD/MDR), Herrmann Alec, Huillard-Khan Christilla, Reisen Christine, Rozat Jean, (Arte France), Guger Astrid (Autlook Films), Fraser Nick (BBC4), Mykura Hamish (C4), Hoffmann Meyer Mette (DR), Derosier Pouchou Catherine (Musée du Louvre), Tomter Tore (NRK), Woods Samantha (Orange), Grabner Franz (ORF), Leguebe Wilbur (RTBF), Roca Pere (RTVE), Arno Axel (SVT), Carrera Victor (TV3 - Television … [Read more...] about Asian Side of the Doc: first co-production meeting in Hong Kong, 22 to 24 March 2010
NHK merges NEP, MICO
Tokyo - NHK's international business arm, Media International Corporation (MICO), is to merge with NHK's main program-making subsidiary, NHK Enterprises, Inc., (NEP). The MICO-NEP merger is part of NHK's reorganization of its affiliates to strengthen the NHK group's international operations. NEP produces programs in a wide range of genres and forms the core of NHK's domestic content business. MICO has a record of success in marketing NHK programs overseas and in acquiring overseas programs for … [Read more...] about NHK merges NEP, MICO
Korea Telecom to launch ‘open’ version of Qook TV
Seoul - Korea Telecom (KT) plans to introduce a more 'open' version of its IPTV service Qook TV in March. The Korea Times reports that KT will provide a platform for content developers to create and market their products over its broadcast network, and added that the telco hopes that establishing a stronger developer network for television content available on the service will help it to cement its IPTV leadership and create new revenue models. KT officials are reported as saying that there will … [Read more...] about Korea Telecom to launch ‘open’ version of Qook TV