Sydney- Southern Star International has collared worldwide sales rights to the new Australian cop drama City Homicide. Due to debut on the Seven Network later this year, the series created by John Hugginson and John Banas examines cases through the eyes of four young detectives and their superiors. The cast includes Shane Bourne (Thank God You're Here), Nadine Garner (Blue Water High), Noni Hazelhurst (Little Fish), Daniel McPherson (The Bill) and Aaron Pederson (The Secret Life of Us). Southern … [Read more...] about Southern Star puts the cuffs on City Homicide
Channel: Tradeshow
Korean VoD provider MegaTV acquires 400 hours of Granada International
Cannes- Granada International will supply more than 400 hours of programming to KT Corporation's newly launched VoD service MegaTV in Korea in a two year deal finalized at MIPTV. The service will be available to KT's broadband customers via a monthly subscription. KT Corporation has more than 6 million internet service customers. Titles include Cracker, Prime Suspect and Agatha Christie's Marple; new reality and lifestyle programming Hell's Kitchen USA, Nanny 911, and Trinny and Susannah … [Read more...] about Korean VoD provider MegaTV acquires 400 hours of Granada International
2waytraffic re-launched as 2 waytraffic International following
Cannes- 2waytraffic N.V., Netherlands-based developer of interactive content, has acquired and integrated with Celador International Limited (CIL) to be re-launched as 2waytraffic International. CIL's staff joins the 2waytraffic sales, production, marketing and legal teams in integrated departments based in Hilversum and CIL's London offices. 2waytraffic International, headed by Ed Louwerse, was established last December to capitalize on the 2waytraffic catalogue, targeting territories outside … [Read more...] about 2waytraffic re-launched as 2 waytraffic International following
MarVista Entertainment’s Beyond the Break reaches Asia on Star World
Los Angeles- MarVista Entertainment's primetime teen drama series, Beyond the Break, will air on Star World, reaching a potential 25 million homes across 30 countries in Asia, following licensing agreements with broadcasters in Europe, the U.S. and Canada. The second season of Beyond the Break will debut this month at MIPTV with 14 new half-hours, for a total of 34 half-hours. The drama series revolves around four girls' journey to be professional surfers. The series is produced by MarVista and … [Read more...] about MarVista Entertainment’s Beyond the Break reaches Asia on Star World
Mega Media Group inks agreements at ATF
Singapore - Mega Media Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Omnicron Media Kreasi, Indonesia with support from MDA and Indonesian Directorate General of Film, Arts and Cultural Values to create the Singapore-Indonesian Digital Film Fund. Their digital film technology partner is Panasonic, with Six-six-eight as international distributor of completed films. The initiative will fund 5 co-production digital feature films each year from 2007 to 2008, with management outside … [Read more...] about Mega Media Group inks agreements at ATF
2006 Asia Television Forum closes on record high
Singapore - The 2006 Asia Television Forum (ATF), Asia Film Market & Conference (AFMC) and Asia Animation Conference (AAN) closed with US$47.1 million worth of deals concluded, exceeding the $33 million mark in 2005 by about 42%. The market grew by 25%, with participation from a recordtotal of 49 countries.The market drew 121 Asian sellers, a 44% increase from 2005. Singapore fielded 25 companies, a 20% increase over last year; and for the first time all four of South Korea’s major … [Read more...] about 2006 Asia Television Forum closes on record high