Burbank, CA – With a flourishing fan base that’s continuing to expand with each episode, FremantleMedia is launching a range of licensed products inspired by the American Gods TV series. Based on Neil Gaiman’s award-winning novel of the same name, American Gods premiered in the U.S. on STARZ on April 30, 2017. The TV gods smiled upon the network when American Gods debuted to the most Live+SD series premiere viewers amongst all current STARZ Original series, and set a network record for the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia introduces a collection of licensed products
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Celestial Tiger launches Miao Mi app in the U.S. and Canada
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced the launch of Miao Mi, a Mandarin edutainment app, on the App Store in the U.S. and Canada. The app provides preschoolers ages 3 to 6 with an immersive experience for learning Mandarin. The Miao Mi app is based on CTE’s pan-Asian pay TV channel of the same name and will roll out in Asia in the third quarter of this year. The Miao Mi app will also be … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger launches Miao Mi app in the U.S. and Canada
Propagate launches new programming slate
Los Angeles – Global indie studio Propagate is unveiling a new slate of factual series, documentaries and formats at MIP TV through its recently launched Global Distribution Division. “We are excited to head into our first major market with a diverse programming slate from some of the world’s best content creators. In this fast-paced world of entertainment where distribution models are ever-changing, we want to partner closely with our clients to identify the shows that will help them attract … [Read more...] about Propagate launches new programming slate
Amazon Prime Video debuts its US original
Mumbai - No couple epitomized the rebellion and the glamour of the Jazz Age like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald, and now their tumultuous romance and life will be brought alive in a bio-series titled Z: The Beginning of Everything on Amazon Prime Video. Z: The Beginning of Everything, is a 10-episode half-hour bio-series following the life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald (Christina Ricci), Southern Belle turned flapper, writer and icon of modern feminism. The series dives into the … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Video debuts its US original
Amazon India announces exclusive deal
Mumbai - Amazon and Lionsgate announced a long-term exclusive deal that will make Prime Video India the subscription streaming home for hundreds of Lionsgate’s top acclaimed films, television episodes and upcoming new releases. Blockbuster movies like La La Land, which has grossed over $370 million at the worldwide box office and won six Academy Awards. Event films including Deepwater Horizon and The Divergent Series: Allegiant and upcoming 2017 releases Power Rangers, The Shack and others … [Read more...] about Amazon India announces exclusive deal
Internet TV outspends in programming
London – Online platforms Netflix and Amazon have ramped up their investment in programming, spending $7.5 billion last year -- more than CBS, HBO, Turner and most countries, including South Korea and Australia. Between 2013 and 2015, Netflix and Amazon more than doubled their annual expenditure on programming. In 2013, Amazon spent $1.22 billion; that jumped to $2.67 billion in 2015. In the same timeframe, Netflix spending rose from $2.38 billion to $4.91 billion. The findings from World TV … [Read more...] about Internet TV outspends in programming
