India - After its surprise blockbuster opening at the US box office where it opened on Number 2 spot behind Beauty and Beast with a $40.5 Million weekend, the filmgoers have ensured that Lionsgate may have a superhero franchise on their hands. The story of the film focuses on the warriors from prehistoric earth, called power rangers, who were given the task to save the earth. Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the … [Read more...] about Power Rangers arrive in India
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Netflix unveils binge watching pattern
Singapore - With such a diverse mix of international content that Netflix has to offer Singaporeans, it takes more than only one episode for viewers to get “hooked” to a series. Netflix pinpointed the specific episode that took watchers from casual to committed by examining global viewing of more than 60 shows. That is, 70% of viewers who watched this episode went on to complete season one or more poetically, when members were hooked there was no turning back. For instance, the fear … [Read more...] about Netflix unveils binge watching pattern
Patrick Duffy to lead
Monaco – Television legend Patrick Duffy will lead the Golden Nymph Awards TV Series Jury as its President at the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place on 13−18 June, it was announced by Laurent Puons, CEO. The TV Series Jury will screen and select Golden Nymph winners in eight categories − Best International Drama, Best European Drama, Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Drama TV Series as well as Best International Comedy, Best European … [Read more...] about Patrick Duffy to lead
Netflix wins its first BAFTA TV award with “Breaking Bad”
Netflix won the Television award for Best International Programme with crime drama series Breaking Bad at the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) in London on May 18. The Sony Pictures Television programme was shown exclusively on Netflix in the UK. This year’s awards marked the first time web-based broadcasters were eligible to enter due to a change in the rules. First-time nominee Sean Harris won Best Actor for his role in Southcliffe and detective … [Read more...] about Netflix wins its first BAFTA TV award with “Breaking Bad”
71st Golden Globe winners announced
The annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 12, 2014, in Beverley Hills, California, showcased a string of celebrities, with numerous awards presented on the night. The awards were handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This year’s winners include: AMC’s Breaking Bad wins Best Television Series Drama; Robin Wright wins Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series– Drama for House of Cards; Brooklyn Nine-Nine wins … [Read more...] about 71st Golden Globe winners announced
Screen Australia to develop high-end TV dramas
Screen Australia has announced that it will launch a landmark programme to support the development of internationally driven high-end television drama before the end of the year. The first of its kind to be launched by Screen Australia, the programme aims to assist Australian producers to develop inventive, high-end ideas from concept to series bible and first draft pilot script. The High-end Television Development Program has been set up in recognition of the unprecedented audience … [Read more...] about Screen Australia to develop high-end TV dramas
