Endemol has announced that Big Brother has been sold to Vietnam for the first time. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV has commissioned 65 episodes of Big Brother, which will air over nine weeks and is set to launch in 2013. This latest commission, which follows a string of Endemol format deals in Vietnam this year, comes as Big Brother sees one of its most successful years globally. In India, two regional language versions have launched in 2013 in addition to the … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
Australia
Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
Driftwood Bay Los Angeles, California - HIP has signed new international broadcast agreements for the long-form series based on internet phenomenon Annoying Orange and the new preschool series Driftwood Bay. “HIP is committed to serving the needs of our clients, both the producers whose content we represent and the broadcasters whose programming needs are a top priority,” said Richard Goldsmith, EVP, Global Distribution for The Jim Henson … [Read more...] about Henson to distribute “Annoying Orange” and “Driftwood Bay”
Tricon sells over 160 hours of lifestyle series
Restaurant Takeover Toronto, Canada – Tricon Films & Television announces sales of over 160 hours of lifestyle content globally, including Restaurant Takeover, A Bryk at a Time, Decked Out, Disaster Decks and Donut Showdown. Season 1 of A Bryk at a Time (28x30’) has been sold to Foxtel Australia. Seasons 1, 3 and 4 of Marriage Under Construction (52x30’), a docu-soap following a couple through the … [Read more...] about Tricon sells over 160 hours of lifestyle series
“The Voice Kids” comes to Australia
After the extraordinary success of the first two seasons of The Voice Australia, a spin-off programme has now opened auditions for the next generation of singers. The stars of this show – competing to impress their superstar coaches – will be kids from all over Australia. The coaches and host of The Voice Kids will be revealed in the coming months. Already a global ratings smash in more than 15 countries, The Voice Kids will feature the same … [Read more...] about “The Voice Kids” comes to Australia
Premier League and PERFORM renew web and mobile partnership
The Premier League and digital sports media group PERFORM have announced a three-year renewal of their mobile and internet clip production partnership.The renewal, which starts at the beginning of the 2013/ 14 season, extends the relationship between the two companies, with PERFORM producing and distributing near-live match highlights and features for the Premier League since 2007. PERFORM will ingest, edit and encode video clips of all 380 matches per season and distribute to the Premier … [Read more...] about Premier League and PERFORM renew web and mobile partnership
“MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
Finalist Audra Morrice and Charles Less, Head of Advertising Sales, A+E Networks Asia Singapore-born finalist Audra Morrice received a warm welcome at Lifetime Asia's MasterChef trade event on August 16, 2013, held at Senor Taco at CHIJMES. At the event, Audra said she's a self-confessed "Char Kway Teow" person, reflecting her heritage and her preference from Southeast Asian food despite now residing in Australia. Audra's Asian influences can clearly be seen on MasterChef … [Read more...] about “MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
