HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading pre-school entertainment companies, has announced sales of more than 120 hours for its portfolio including: Mike the Knight, Thomas & Friends and Fireman Sam. The deals significantly increase the global footprint of HIT’s brands with sales to TV and digital platforms across Europe, Australia, Latin America and Asia. Fireman Sam Series 8 has been picked up by France 5, while Universal France has snapped … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment sells over 120 hours of pre-school content globally
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“Scandal” S3 launches in the U.S. beating its previous ratings
Scandal’s third season got off to a good start on ABC in the U.S. on October 3, 2013, achieving a 3.6 adult 18-49 rating, the drama’s highest rating ever Scandal currently ranks as the No. 1 returning drama of the 2013/ 2014 season, trumping NCIS’s 3.4 a18-49 premiere on September 24, 2013, according to Disney Media Distribution. The DMD drama out-performed its Season 2 opener, up +71% with adults 18-49. (Source: Nielsen Ratings/ … [Read more...] about “Scandal” S3 launches in the U.S. beating its previous ratings
MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
Nancy Dubuc Paris – MIPCOM, in partnership with A+E Networks’ Lifetime, will bring together 150 of the most influential women executives in international television and entertainment for the second annual Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch. This top-level invitation-only networking event will be held on Monday 7 October at the Majestic Hotel, as part of the MIPCOM 2013 content market, which runs 7-10 October in Cannes, France. … [Read more...] about MIPCOM to host 2nd Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
ABC Australia to produce political docs
In the tradition of The Howard Years and Labor in Power, three new ABC News projects will explore the main driving forces, the most colourful personalities and the key achievements and controversies from across the Australian political landscape. Sue Spencer, the Executive Producer of Four Corners and part of the award-winning team behind both Labor in Power and The Howard Years, will lead a team including 7.30 Political Editor Chris Uhlmann as … [Read more...] about ABC Australia to produce political docs
Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Toronto - Kidscreen has announced that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit (AAS) for the first time, presenting three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase. The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process … [Read more...] about Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
Driftwood Bay Los Angeles, California - HIP has signed new international broadcast agreements for the long-form series based on internet phenomenon Annoying Orange and the new preschool series Driftwood Bay. “HIP is committed to serving the needs of our clients, both the producers whose content we represent and the broadcasters whose programming needs are a top priority,” said Richard Goldsmith, EVP, Global Distribution for The Jim Henson … [Read more...] about Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
