FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a slate of new shows available for international sale. Chef's Christmas (5 x 30 mins), invites viewers into the homes of ten of Australia's hottest chefs and restaurateurs to share their seasonal entertaining secrets. From Atlantic Productions (the makers of Hannibal and The Real Face of Santa), comes Star of Bethlehem (1x 1 hour), a modern day analysis of the ancient night skies and gives new insights into the light that guided the Magi to the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises announces summer slate
Asian content
Celestial Pictures to reach 30,000 Internet Cafes in China via Netmovie
Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures has announced a strategic deal with Beijing Netmovie Co., Ltd. (Netmovie) to distribute 662 Shaw Brothers films through various cinema lines centered on VV8.com, such as China Internet Cafes Cinema Line, China Cyber Cinema Line, China Campus Cinema Line and China Domestic Cinema Line. The deal will also encompass 170 hours of original TV dramas from Celestial Pictures. Netmovie, China’s largest digital entertainment content provider, has licensed the … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures to reach 30,000 Internet Cafes in China via Netmovie
World Fashion Channel struts its stuff on ABS-1
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and World Fashion Channel (WFC) announced that they have entered into a long term agreement for capacity on the ABS-1 satellite to improve and extend the channel’s distribution in Asia. WFC has launched two customized versions of their channel on ABS-1 satellite: NTSC format via the ABS-operated DVB-S, MCPC platform for Asian broadcasters; PAL format via the ABS-operated DVB-S2 MCPC platform for European broadcasters Both feeds are encrypted and … [Read more...] about World Fashion Channel struts its stuff on ABS-1
The Style Network set to Dish
Los Angeles - New half hour series The Dish on The Style Network will premiere on August 16 at 10 pm ET/PT. Hosted by Danielle Fishel, The Dish serves a weekly wrap up of the most incredible moments in fashion, lifestyle and entertainment. "This show is a first of its kind for The Style Network and we're thrilled to have Danielle as host. She combines passion for the style category with witty humor and playful fun," said Salaam Coleman Smith, executive vice president for Style. "What's great … [Read more...] about The Style Network set to Dish
Doc Martin to open in Spain
London - Portman Film & Television announced a range of deals for the series Doc Martin, which sees the production of a Spanish version of the show and a second series of the German version, whilst UK producer Buffalo Pictures has secured a re-commission in the UK for a fourth series. The comedy drama follows the tactless doctor as he causes mayhem in a small community, is available as a finished programme or as a scripted changed format. Spanish terrestrial broadcaster Antena 3 has picked up … [Read more...] about Doc Martin to open in Spain
South Korea in focus
the top four media may have maintained ad spend levels from 2006, but television registered a 3.5 percent decline in ad spend, to US$2billion, while newspapers saw an increase of 4.6 percent to US$1.78billion. The most significant growth comes from what Cheil classifies as ‘new media’ which has exhibited continuous growth since it hit the US$1billion mark in 2005 – up 27.7 percent year-on-year to US$1.87billion won in 2007. And traditional ad revenues can only look set to be … [Read more...] about South Korea in focus