Beyond Distribution is set to launch 100 hours of content produced by Beyond Productions, Beyond Action and Beyond Screen Production at MIPTV. New series include social documentary series Hidden In America (6 x 60’), produced for Destination America and children’s edutainment series History Hunters (26 x 30’), commissioned by Super RTL, TV Ontario, ABC Australia and Seven Network Australia. Returning series include MythBusters 8 (30 x 60’), Dark Minds 2 (8 x … [Read more...] about Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
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ATF 2012: DHX Media boosts Asian presence with new deals
DHX Media, an independent producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content, is extending the reach of its brands in Asia, signing a bouquet of new sales and renewals across its library ahead of the Asia Television Forum (ATF). Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has bought Inspector Gadget’s Last Case and Inspector Gadget’s Biggest Caper Ever, as well as the series Gadget Boy, while PCCW's now TV in Hong Kong has … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: DHX Media boosts Asian presence with new deals
MIPCOM: Thai Street Food in Cannes
Fancy being treated to freshly barbequed prawns and beef marinated Thai style and washing all the goodness down with sparkling wine whilst watching the sun go down on the French Rivieria – well, that’s what some clients of ABC Australia were treated to at the Thai Street Food function held during the MIPCOM market in Cannes. Natalie Lawley, Manager of ABC Content Sales, fronted the event in the presence of the series’ presenter and chef David Thompson, who was in Cannes to … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Thai Street Food in Cannes
BBC Worldwide announces MIPCOM factual slate
BBC Worldwide has announced its first pre-sales of Brazil with Michael Palin to a raft of broadcasters, ahead of MIPCOM 2012. The travel documentary has been licensed to ABC (Australia), RTL Pay (Germany), VRT (Belgium), Czech TV, Media Entertainment’s pan-Eastern European feed, the VPRO (Holland), Yle (Finland), RÚV (Iceland), NRK (Norway) and RTV (Slovenia). Also on BBC Worldwide’s factual slate for MIPCOM is Nigellissima, to be launched by Nigella Lawson herself in Cannes. … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces MIPCOM factual slate
ABC Australia acquires ITV STUDIOS crime and comedy premieres
Sydney - ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment has confirmed the ABC, Australia’s largest public broadcaster, has acquired an extensive multi-title portfolio of new season drama and comedy for primetime broadcast. The significant deal includes ITV1’s highly-anticipated modern crime thriller Identity, the successful BBC sitcom Miranda, and the new season of long-running international hit series Agatha Christie’s Poirot, which ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment is set to premiere at … [Read more...] about ABC Australia acquires ITV STUDIOS crime and comedy premieres
TV-Loonland secures worldwide deals for LEON
Munich/London - TV-Loonland announced the closing of a multitude of sales with broadcasters worldwide for its animated series LEON. LEON will be trekking into Australia and Asia with a home video deal signed with ABC Australia and Global TV Indonesia acquiring the TV rights. LEON is a funny portrayal of an unlucky lion who often gets hungry. The show is currently in production and set for full delivery by Christmas 2009. … [Read more...] about TV-Loonland secures worldwide deals for LEON
