A+E Networks® Global Content Sales has sold its global hit format Alone, the self-shot ultimate survival competition series that has been a critical and ratings success for eight seasons on The HISTORY® Channel in the US, to leading broadcaster SBS in Australia. The news was announced today by Glen Hansen, SVP of Content Sales Asia-Pacific at A+E Networks International. Alone Australia will see ten Australian survivalists dropped into the Australian wilderness, where they’ll be challenged by … [Read more...] about A+E Networks sells global hit format ‘Alone’ to SBS Australia
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Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
Flame Distribution and MAP TV (Michael Attwell Productions) are delighted to announce Moors Murders, a brand new True Crime documentary series ordered by UK broadcaster Channel 4 which is scheduled to TX on Monday 21st February. Moors Murders (3 x 52’) is produced by award-winning Michael Attwell and Douglas Chirnside (MAP TV). The 1960’s Moors Murders are Britain’s most notorious crimes. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murdered five children and buried the bodies on the local moors. The ‘trial of … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution and MAP TV unveil ‘Moors Murders’
‘South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space’ webinar recap: Toonz Media Group’s Murtuza Kutianawalla talks about India’s animation space
India’s animation space has been one of the driving forces in Indian content as animation is well-loved by kids and kids at heart as it allows viewers to go places where live-action content can’t reach. Murtuza Kutianawalla, Country Head of Distribution and Syndication at Toonz Media Group, talked about India’s animation space in the Television Asia Plus webinar “South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space” held on 20 January. India’s introduction to animation started 30 years ago, beginning … [Read more...] about ‘South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space’ webinar recap: Toonz Media Group’s Murtuza Kutianawalla talks about India’s animation space
Eclat Media Group selects Tata Communications to bring global sports to pan-Asian viewers
Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, and Eclat Media Group, a premier broadcaster of global sports content, announced the expansion of Eclat’s sports content broadcasting to viewers across Asian countries, including Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. This new agreement powers Eclat Media Group’s newly launched channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2 to broadcast 4000+ hours of content annually. Tata Communications Media Ecosystem, coupled with Video Connect and … [Read more...] about Eclat Media Group selects Tata Communications to bring global sports to pan-Asian viewers
BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’
BBC Studios announced new international distribution partnerships that will bring all series of the multi-award-winning hit drama Sherlock, produced by Hartswood Films, to a global audience. Winner of 12 BAFTAs and nine Emmys, and previously sold in over 240 territories worldwide, Sherlock is written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the series stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the iconic roles of Sherlock Holmes and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios reveals new international homes for global phenomenon ‘Sherlock’
Woodcut Media announces acquisition of its latest factual entertainment series ‘A Royal Guide To’
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has acquired Woodcut Media’s A Royal Guide To, as the indie announces the brand new six-part factual entertainment series which is scheduled to TX on the channel later this year. Currently in production, A Royal Guide To (6 x 1hr) looks at the numerous and somewhat little-known protocols, etiquette and customs the British Royal Family adhere to that also form the foundations of how to do absolutely everything as a royal. From teacup handles that must be kept at 3 … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media announces acquisition of its latest factual entertainment series ‘A Royal Guide To’