Paris - Boutique financier and distributor About Premium Content (APC) has signed a wave of new deals for its diverse slate of scripted content with new broadcasters across Europe and Australasia picking up Valkyrien, Contact, and The Forest. The high-concept 8-hour original drama Valkyrien, about a physician trying to save his wife’s life in an underground clinic, has been picked up by Canal+ in France, Canal+’s Ale Kino in Poland, UPC in Switzerland, SBS in Australia, Rialto in … [Read more...] about About Premium Content takes scripted slate worldwide
Australasia
“Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
Zodiak Kids announced that CBeebies’ Mister Maker will be touring Australia and New Zealand in a live theatre tour after signing a deal with global entertainment provider Live Nation. The deal has been put in place by Zodiak Kids’ Australian agent Fusion. The agreement will see a show featuring Mister Maker, based on the TV series, appearing in key cities throughout Australia from January 2015. Starting at the Iconic Sydney Opera House for seven days the show will then return to … [Read more...] about “Mister Maker” secures Australasia tour
Peace Point Rights announces sales in Australasi​a
Toronto, Canada – Peace Point Rights announces multiple sales of lifestyle and factual series in Australasia. The sales were facilitated by Bomanbridge Media, who represent Peace Point’s content in the territory. Living Channel New Zealand has picked up Bake with Anna Olson (40x30’). In this series, the prestigious pastry chef invites viewers into her delectable world of mastery baking, from muffins and meringue to cream cake and croissants. Keasha’s Perfect … [Read more...] about Peace Point Rights announces sales in Australasi​a
HIT Entertainment announces sales to Asia and Australasia
CGI series, Mike The Knight London – HIT Entertainment, a children’s entertainment producer and rights owner, has announced that its Hong Kong office has secured a raft of TV sales for 100 hours of programming to Asia, Australia and New Zealand for pre-school properties Mike the Knight, Thomas & Friends and Fireman Sam. The CGI series that follows cheeky medieval character Mike the Knight (52 x 12’) will air in South East Asia and Hong Kong on Disney Junior. HIT … [Read more...] about HIT Entertainment announces sales to Asia and Australasia
Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
Sydney – The former Director of Marketing for the Seven Network, Melissa Madden, has been appointed to the role of Director of Brands and Marketing at BBC Worldwide Australasia. She will start at BBC Worldwide Australasia in March. In her new role, Madden will be responsible for the effective management of BBC Worldwide Australasia’s marketing department, delivering marketing and brand management services across all business areas, from channels, global brands and consumer … [Read more...] about Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
CASBAA Convention 2012: Twiston Davies honoured with Chairman’s Award
Hong Kong– Simon Twiston Davies, CEO of CASBAA, has been awarded the Annual CASBAA Chairman’s Award during the final day of the CASBAA Convention 2012. He is set to step down from his current role on December 31, and will be succeeded by a new management team led by in-coming CEO Christopher Slaughter. "Under Twiston Davies's management, CASBAA has become a central industry voice for the multichannel TV industry across 18 Asia Pacific markets running from Japan to Pakistan, China to … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2012: Twiston Davies honoured with Chairman’s Award
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