Sydney - Beyond Distribution's new factual and observational series Big City Broker has been sold to Fine Living Network in the US. The series produced by JV Productions Inc for Canada's HGTV features real estate broker Brad Lamb and his sales team and uncovers the behind-the-scenes and inner workings in one of North America's most successful real estate agency. Sherry Fynbo, Beyond's VP of Sales for the Americas said, "The show has been a ratings success on HGTV Canada and we expect the show … [Read more...] about Beyond brokers US deal with Fine Living Network
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TRACE expands distribution in Asia Pacific via AsiaSat 2
Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd and TRACE, an international urban music and culture TV channel, have signed a lease agreement to distribute to Asian cable and satellite networks as well as pay-TV platforms through AsiaSat 2's pan-Asian C-band platform. TRACE's programming covers urban music genres including hip hop, R with exclusive features, celebrity interviews, documentaries on urban trends such as fashion, cinema and dance. TRACE's programming targets over one … [Read more...] about TRACE expands distribution in Asia Pacific via AsiaSat 2
Piracy cleanup continues in Thailand and Hong Kong
Hong Kong / Bangkok - The Motion Picture Association's (MPA) anti-piracy initiative in Asia Pacific, Operation Blackout, seized 25,000 optical discs as well as arrested two men and three women from its Jan 7 raids on two distribution centers and 11 retail outlets located in Banmoor, Bangkok. Of the discs seized, 6,000 infringed MPA member company titles including Alien vs. Predator 2, American Gangster and I am Legend. MPA also contacted other rights owners from foreign and local film and music … [Read more...] about Piracy cleanup continues in Thailand and Hong Kong
Peter Iacono joins ITV as President and MD of ITV Worldwide
ITV plc has appointed Peter Iacono as President and Managing Director of ITV Worldwide, which includes ITV's international exploitation and ventures divisions. ITV Worldwide is part of ITV's Global Content Division, led by Managing Director Dawn Airey. Iacono oversees the growth of ITV Global Content's worldwide sales, distribution, merchandising, publishing and licensing arm ITV Worldwide including Granada International and Granada Ventures. He will also work with the respective heads of each … [Read more...] about Peter Iacono joins ITV as President and MD of ITV Worldwide
STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Mumbai/Hong Kong – STAR India and DEN Digital Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd have partnered to create a platform to distribute TV channels in India via fixed networks including cable, DTH, IPTV, HITS and MMDS. The 50:50 joint venture will be headquartered in Mumbai. Under the agreement, the JV will be an exclusive distributor for all channels distributed domestically by STAR India. The bouquet currently includes Star Plus, Star One, Star Gold, Vijay, Star Utsav, Star News, Star Ananda, … [Read more...] about STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Southeast Asia start for Lotus Channel in second quarter
Singapore - Lotus Channel, targeting women aged 25-45, is looking to roll out in Southeast Asia first, followed by South Asia and North Asia - excluding China and Japan. Gregg Creevey, one of the channel's founders along with May Lee and other unnamed partners, says the 24-hour linear Lotus Channel is looking to launch in the second quarter of 2008. Creevey says the channel is sourcing between 700-1,000 hours of content, across various genres, to mirror the demographic's multi-genre viewing … [Read more...] about Southeast Asia start for Lotus Channel in second quarter