The trailblazing new survival adventure show Million Dollar Island continues to conquer the globe. After NBC in the United States and MBC in the Middle East, Talpa’s latest format is now headed for Australia. The show has been commissioned by Seven and will be produced by Eureka Productions. It’s set to air in 2023. Million Dollar Island is a groundbreaking social experiment where one hundred people try to stay on a remote desert island for two months for a chance at winning one million … [Read more...] about Talpa’s ‘Million Dollar Island’ headed to Australia
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Viacom 18 launches KaanPhod
India’s leading entertainment conglomerate Viacom18’s Youth, Music and English entertainment (YME) cluster has launched KaanPhod, an artist-first label and platform offering language-agnostic, music-centric content across multiple digital as well as major audio streaming platforms including Hungama, Wynk, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Jio Saavn, Resso and YouTube. KaanPhod, aims to be the number one destination for artist and music discovery. Music enthusiasts can dive into all things music – … [Read more...] about Viacom 18 launches KaanPhod
StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Etching a market-leading deal today, StarHub took its place as the first entertainment service provider in Southeast Asia to offer its customers access to Curiosity’s streaming service, Curiosity Stream. Featuring thousands of original and curated documentaries appealing to nature lovers, history buffs, and tech enthusiasts alike, Curiosity Stream will be made available to all customers with an Entertainment+ Pass at no extra cost (Usual price: US$9.99 or S$13.58 per month), in glorious 4K UHD. … [Read more...] about StarHub first in Southeast Asia to spark customers’ interest with Curiosity Stream
Martin Sadofski joins Spirit Studios as Head of Scripted
Spirit Studios, the Channel 4-backed independent content production company has appointed renowned, award-winning screenwriter and producer Martin Sadofski as its first Head of Scripted. Martin, who comes from a Jewish, Eastern European background, will develop projects in scripted drama and comedy aligned to the company’s vision of telling stories that break out of traditional silos whilst changing the world for the better. A former writer with the Royal Court and National Theatre, Martin … [Read more...] about Martin Sadofski joins Spirit Studios as Head of Scripted
‘The Great Bake Off’ format heads to Amazon Prime Video in Japan
Ahead of BBC Studios Showcase running from 28 Feb to 2 March 2022, BBC Studios Distribution announced that it has licensed the Love Productions format, Bake Off Japan to streaming service Amazon Prime Video in Japan. The 8-part Japanese adaptation will stream on Amazon Prime Video from 22 April 2022 (4 episodes) and 29 April (4 episodes). Presented by well-known local actors Maki Sakai and Asuka Kudo this feel-good competition follows ten passionate amateur bakers through a series of … [Read more...] about ‘The Great Bake Off’ format heads to Amazon Prime Video in Japan
BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’
BBC Studios announced new international distribution partnerships that will bring all series of the multi-award-winning hit drama Sherlock, produced by Hartswood Films, to a global audience. Winner of 12 BAFTAs and nine Emmys, and previously sold in over 240 territories worldwide, Sherlock is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the series stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the iconic roles of Sherlock Holmes and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’
