London – FremantleMedia International’s new drama Wentworth has been acquired by the UK network Channel 5 for broadcast later this year. A reimagining of the classic Australian drama Prisoner Cell Block H (previously known as Prisoner in Australia), Wentworth (10 x 60’) takes viewers to the Wentworth Correctional Centre where they are introduced to the lead characters of Bea Smith and Franky Doyle. Set in the violent, dangerous environment of a modern prison, with struggles … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
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The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo reveals its list of nominees
Monaco – It has been announced that eighty-one programmes will compete for a Golden Nymph as part of the Official Competition of the 53rd edition of The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo this year. The Festival’s Vice-President Laurent Puons revealed the selection of programmes that will be in the running for the ultimate prize - a Golden Nymph Award. From Asia Pacific, Japan received nominations in four categories, including Television Film and Mini Series. … [Read more...] about The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo reveals its list of nominees
BBC Worldwide’s Beyoncé doc to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
BBC Worldwide has partnered with cinemas across Australia and New Zealand to premiere Beyoncé’s intimate feature-length documentary Beyoncé – Life is But a Dream on 73 screens in the two countries. The documentary will premiere on Wednesday, May 8, for one night only. The screenings will take place at Event Cinemas, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas, Hoyts, Dendy and Village cinemas in Australia and Hoyts and Event Cinemas New Zealand. Beyoncé … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s Beyoncé doc to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
MIPTV: Armoza Formats’ “The Gran Plan” picked up in 20 territories
Tel Aviv, Israel – Armoza Formats announced that its prime-time format, The Gran Plan, has reached agreements in over 20 territories during MIPTV. Six broadcasters have directly taken this new format including ProsiebenSat1 in Germany, 1+1 in the Ukraine, Alpha TV in Greece. Further agreements were also made in Italy, The Netherlands, Australia, UK, Ireland, France, Spain, as well as an exclusive deal with Banijay International for Scandinavia. The one-hour comic factual entertainment … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Armoza Formats’ “The Gran Plan” picked up in 20 territories
BBC Worldwide Australasia licenses over 50 hours of children’s content to Australia’s ABC3
BBC Worldwide Australasia announced that it has licensed a package of over 50 hours of children’s programming to Australia’s ABC3. The package features the third installment of children’s comedy Sadie J. and Steve Backshall’s Deadly Top Ten. The deal will also see the territory premiere of Serious Explorers: Series 2: Raleigh as well as relicenses of Horrible Histories, M.I. High, Trapped and the Slammer. The third season of Sadie J. sees Sadie once again trying to make … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Australasia licenses over 50 hours of children’s content to Australia’s ABC3
9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment has announced the sale of its children’s animated comedy Camp Lakebottom (26x22’) to Disney XD U.S., as well as, multiple international Disney channels in the UK; Ireland; Benelux; Italy; Spain (through LUK); CEE including Poland; Asia including Japan, Korea and India; Middle East; Turkey; South and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Camp Lakebottom, produced by 9 Story Entertainment for TELETOON Canada, has also been licensed to ABC … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
