ContentFilm, media rights owner and distributor of film, TV, DVD and digital content, through its acquisition and distribution division, Fireworks International, signed a deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to acquire international distribution rights and assets managed by CBC's international sales division. Subject to due diligence, the transaction of which financial terms were not disclosed, the deal is expected to be completed early in 2008. Deal includes CBC's programme … [Read more...] about Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
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APEC stunt spurs chase for The Chaser
Sydney - Popular satirical television show The Chaser, which airs on Australia's ABC TV has attracted considerable outside interest following its APEC stunt. The attention-grabbing fake motorcade saw some cast and crew members, one dressed as Osama bin Laden, arrested in Sydney for breaching security checkpoints. According to local press reports, the show is already screening in five countries and 15 more have shown interest. Karen Dasey, manager of Program Sales Worldwide for ABC Commercial … [Read more...] about APEC stunt spurs chase for The Chaser
Taffy Entertainment reports Asian sales
Animation distributor Taffy Entertainment has secured sales for international television broadcast. Lionel Marty, Taffy Entertainment's president of worldwide distribution, describing Asia as a key region for the company, attributes some success to the company having opened its Shanghai office last year. Programming deals include for Fantastic Four; Code Lyoko (both are MoonScoop co-productions; Dr. Dog and Dive Olly Dive! Taffy Entertainment has reportedly established new sales of Fantastic … [Read more...] about Taffy Entertainment reports Asian sales
Televisa Internacional to offer original series and Mexican movies at NATPE
Televisa Internacional, the international distribution arm of Grupo Televisa, and distributor of Spanish programming and formats, will bring to NATPE content including digital and HD TV programming, scripts, formats, co-productions, and integrated promotional solutions. Original TV series include drama RBD, The Family (RBD, La Familia); as well as actioner The Panther (El Pantera), drama SOS -Sex and Other Secrets (SOS -Sexo y Otros Secretos), thriller Thirteen Fears (Trece Miedos), sitcom And … [Read more...] about Televisa Internacional to offer original series and Mexican movies at NATPE
CABLEready to get real
Norwalk, CT - CABLEready, international TV program distribution and development company will offer new reality programming at NATPE. Available in HD are Stunt Stars, a feature on stuntmen and women available immediately; A Guy's Guide to Livin', a lifestyle show by Brian Spencer available for pre-buy; as well as Women Behind Bars a series exploring the crimes committed by women. Available immediately is Hollywood 411, TV Guide Network's daily entertainment news magazine covering the TV, film and … [Read more...] about CABLEready to get real
Power powers up for NATPE
Power will bring to NATPE international event TV series, TV movies and drama in the genres of action adventure and sci-fi fantasy as well as new interpretations of classics. Power's slate includes Crusoe, a 13-part drama to be produced for NBC from March 2008; 13 part fantastical series The Changeling Power, a modern take of an ancient myth; as well as three new mini-series including XIII: The Conspiracy which stars Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff; political thriller The Summit; and the remake of … [Read more...] about Power powers up for NATPE