FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the sales of more than 700 hours of new shows. The total sales include some 270 hours of premium music and entertainment programming and 260 hours of inspiring factual shows, all of which have been sold into a total of more than 40 territories worldwide. The feel-good reality sub-genre has spurred the sale of more than 270 hours of programming. She's Got the Look, the modelling competition featuring contestants of 35 and over, has sold 108 hours across … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia enterprises announces summer sales bonanza
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Alfred Haber, Inc. (AHI) goes platinum with international sales for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards
New Jersey - Alfred Haber, Inc.'s (AHI) executive vice president of worldwide sales Robert Kennedy announced that the company has cleared the 51st Grammy Awards in several key territories, including Foxtel (Australia), WOWOW (Japan). This follows the recent announcement that the 51st Annual Grammy Awards will air live on CBS at 8pm from Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 8, 2009. The show also marks the 20th consecutive year in which AHI has represented the show internationally. The Grammy … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber, Inc. (AHI) goes platinum with international sales for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards
International Film Group signs deals with The Creative Farm and exclusive agreement with FARMkids
Sydney - International Film Group (IFG) has signed an exclusive deal with award-winning Australian production company FARMkids to act as the sales agent in the Asia-Pacific, as well as a co-production and executive producer agreement with Brisbane-based media content company The Creative Farm. The deal was announced by IFG's CEO Jennifer Hughes and Ian Jones, executive producer for both FARMkids and The Creative Farm. Commenting on the deals, IFG CEO Jennifer Hughes said, "IFG is committed to … [Read more...] about International Film Group signs deals with The Creative Farm and exclusive agreement with FARMkids
CNN.com streams 116 million online videos in May
The month of May saw a record-setting month for CNN.com in terms of international traffic as well as the number of online video streams, with more than 116 million reaching global users. In May, CNN.com kept its global users informed of the latest developments surrounding two natural disasters: the cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. During this perod, Myanmar-related coverage generated more than 12.5 million page views; while reporting about the earthquake in China and the millions … [Read more...] about CNN.com streams 116 million online videos in May
EM.Entertainment and Your Family Entertainment end distribution co-op
Unterfoehring - The distribution agreement between EM.Entertainment GmbH and Your Family Entertainment AG will end on September 30, 2008. The exclusivity granted to EM.Entertainment was nullified effective June 30, 2008. Therefore, the program portfolio is distributed on a non-exclusive basis by both EM.Entertainment and Your Family Entertainment until the agreement expires on September 30. … [Read more...] about EM.Entertainment and Your Family Entertainment end distribution co-op
JimJam continues to spread the magic
London - JimJam's general manager Wayne Dunsford, announced the launch on Netherlands' largest cable operator Ziggo, as well as the expansion into Russia and Bulgaria in July. JimJam is also launching into Russia and Bulgaria in July through the channel's new 'Middle East' feed. Showtime Arabia was the first to launch on this feed in April this year, while additional launches will see JimJam available in Arabic, English and Russian languages. The new feed will also expose the channel to the … [Read more...] about JimJam continues to spread the magic