Leading FME's field is The Best Years, a 13 x 60' drama series from Blueprint Entertainment. Produced in association with U.S. broadcaster The N, MTV Networks'-owned night-time network, and CanWest MediaWorks' Global Television in Canada, The Best Years follows a group of friends through the ups and downs of college life. Also produced by Blueprint is the MIPTV-launched dark, funny scripted series, Love You To Death, starring John Waters (director of Serial Mom, Hairspray, Cry-Baby). In his … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
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Bindi: The Jungle Girl to screen on Discovery Kids and ABC TV
Sydney- The legacy of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin lives on as his daughter Bindi Irvin gets her own TV show, Bindi: The Jungle Girl, produced by Irwin's business partner John Stainton of The Best Picture Show for Discovery Kids Channel and ABC TV. The show will launch in Australia on July 18. From her tree-house perched high in the jungle, Bindi will take viewers around the globe to explore the wonders of the natural world. The series will feature footage of her dad's adventures, including … [Read more...] about Bindi: The Jungle Girl to screen on Discovery Kids and ABC TV
Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
Sydney- Australia's Network Ten has described its crop of US new season shows and renewals as the best in many years. Speaking upon his return from the annual Los Angeles screenings, Ten's chief programming officer, David Mott, said: "Both in terms of volume and quality, this is by far our most promising result from Hollywood in a decade." Via its Fox deal, the network secured Back to You, The Rules for Starting Over, Women's Murder Club, Journeyman and K-Ville. Also on its slate are at least … [Read more...] about Network Ten loads up at LA Screenings
Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India
Mumbai / New York– Viacom Inc. and the TV18 Group have jointly created Viacom-18, a new 50/50 joint venture operation in India, in a strategic alliance which will include television, film and digital media content across brands. The deal supported by Ambit Corporate Finance Pte Ltd and BMR Advisors is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. A media teleconference took place on May 22, 2007 at 1500hrs Mumbai time (10:30hrs London / 17:30hrs Hong Kong) featuring … [Read more...] about Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India
Viacom and Septeni launch free mobile site in Japan
Tokyo - Viacom International Japan(VIJ) and Septeni Group(Septeni) have entered into a comprehensive marketing partnership to launch a new free mobile site, launching end June 2007. VIJ, which has a range of content including MTV, will mainly develop and operate the media. Septeni, will leverage its strength in internet advertising to oversee ad sales and revenue generation. The site will feature the MTV brand and have a ‘My Page’ creation service. … [Read more...] about Viacom and Septeni launch free mobile site in Japan
PBL splits into gaming, media businesses
Sydney- Publishing and Broadcasting Limited today announced its intention to split its businesses into two publicly listed companies, gaming company Crown and media company Consolidated Media Holdings. PBL said it believes the split will better facilitate recognition of the value of the group's underlying assets, and will create two "pure-play" companies with attractive investment characteristics. Crown will own a diversified portfolio of gaming assets, including the Crown and Burswood casinos … [Read more...] about PBL splits into gaming, media businesses
