Munich - Red Arrow International is showcasing a broad slate of new shows at this year’s MIPTV, across scripted, formats and factual. Internationally acclaimed drama Cleverman is back, with the second season debuting at MIPTV. Produced by Goalpost Pictures and Pukeko Pictures for ABC TV (Australia) and SundanceTV (US), Cleverman Season 2 once again stars Iain Glen (Game of Thrones) and Frances O’Connor (The Missing). Red Arrow’s brand new drama series “Einstein” is also heading to MIPTV. … [Read more...] about Red Arrow to showcase new slate at MIPTV
ABC International
NBCUniversal acquires rights for Japanese hit format
MIPCOM– NBCUniversal International Formats has acquired the Asian rights for ABC International’s (the format sales division of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC JAPAN), Japanese hit format, Who is the Real Celebrity (WTRC). Having aired over 70 episodes in Japan, WTRC is a comedy quiz show for celebrities to establish whether they are in fact authentic personalities. In every episode, each team takes on a series of challenges, which test their five senses. The challenges vary from … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal acquires rights for Japanese hit format
Zig Zag and ABC deals at MIPCOM
London/Cannes - Zig Zag Productions and ABC International, the format sales division of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, announce an agreement that will see Zig Zag adapt hit TV show segment Power of Fantasy for the international market. Power of Fantasy has aired on ABC in Japan as a segment from popular long-running late night show Be-Bop! High Heel! The format, which Zig Zag will rename Tearway Toys for international broadcasters, features hidden cameras capturing unruly kids … [Read more...] about Zig Zag and ABC deals at MIPCOM
Zig Zag and ABC deals at MIPCOM
London/Cannes - Zig Zag Productions and ABC International, the format sales division of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, announce an agreement that will see Zig Zag adapt hit TV show segment Power of Fantasy for the international market. Power of Fantasy has aired on ABC in Japan as a segment from popular long-running late night show Be-Bop! High Heel! The format, which Zig Zag will rename Tearway Toys for international broadcasters, features hidden cameras capturing unruly kids … [Read more...] about Zig Zag and ABC deals at MIPCOM
France Télévisions partners ABC International
France Télévisions – Overseas Network 1st and ABC International have signed an agreement that will see increased coverage of Pacific events across the two networks. The Pierre Riant Memorandum of Understanding 2015, named after the recently-deceased French journalist who presented 24 in the Pacific, was signed by representatives of both organisations in Papeete as part of the Oceanian International Documentary Film Festival (FIFO). The MOU aims to build on the relationship … [Read more...] about France Télévisions partners ABC International
Australia Network strikes Indonesian television deal
Indonesians will have access to Australian television content like never before in a landmark deal struck between Indonesia's largest media company, the MNC Group, and ABC International's Australia Network television service. Similar to the reciprocal partnership Australia Network has with China's Shanghai Media Group, the Indonesian agreement will see a month of dedicated Australian coverage on three of MNC's free-to-air terrestrial channels during May, titled Window on Australia. Australian … [Read more...] about Australia Network strikes Indonesian television deal
