South Korea (EPG), Ecuador (Ecuavisa), Peru (ATV), Portugal (SIC), Uruguay (Teledoce) and four other countries have bet on the strength of noir drama The Party. The Brazilian broadcaster has offered multi-genre fictional series for years. In addition to telenovelas, Globo produces series, miniseries, comedies and films, which are developed with the same care and quality. The Party is a re-interpretation of a 1974 telenovela of the same name, a Globo success, featuring an innovative storyline: … [Read more...] about The Party travels to 10 countries
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ITV licenses in Japan, announces new appointment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has licensed over 1000 hours of its quality drama and entertainment programming to Japan’s leading broadcasters and digital platforms, and has also appointed Carla Ferry as Senior Sales Manager for the Pacific Rim region. ITVS GE has licensed close to 700 hours of premium drama for ITV Collection, the ITV-branded programming block that launched last year on satellite broadcaster IMAGICA TV’s IMAGICA BS channel. The new content includes the … [Read more...] about ITV licenses in Japan, announces new appointment
Genre Update- October 2015
CBeebies Parent brand: BBC Worldwide Sub or sibling brands: BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment, BBC World News, bbc.com Ownership in Asia: BBC Worldwide Asia Senior executive for Asia: David Weiland, Executive Vice President, Asia, BBC Worldwide Channel description: CBeebies is a multi award-winning channel that provides high quality, interactive and educational programming for pre-school children. It presents a mix of new and landmark, UK-produced programmes that educate and entertain … [Read more...] about Genre Update- October 2015
Joining The Game
Consolidation, mergers, and acquisitions are not a new phenomenon and has turned the media industry into an arms race. Netflix and its counterparts have been growing stronger in its disruption of the value-chain, along with tech outfits such as Google and Apple creating content plays. So what’s been driving all this consolidation and cross-pollination? For one, the buyout binge has been driven by the yearning for scale and global reach. Cable and satellite TV providers are combining forces … [Read more...] about Joining The Game
Talpa and Vorst in strategic partnership
Talpa has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Vorst Media, known for its globally successful formats like Face Your Addiction (Verslaafd’) and Hi-Q Genius (Slimmeriqen). As part of this partnership, Talpa will have the international distribution and production rights over both existing and future formats. Furthermore, Vorst Media will have access to Talpa Content, the creative heart of the company, and its extensive format portfolio. Peter van der Vorst, a well-known and … [Read more...] about Talpa and Vorst in strategic partnership
all3media International secure sales
Independent distributor all3media International has secured a host of sales for Eleventh Hour Films’ major new returnable mini-series Safe House, as broadcasters throughout the world, including leading French channel France 3 and Germany’s ZDF, signed the primetime drama. The 4 x 1 hour thriller made its debut on the UK’s ITV in April this year, securing an impressive 25% share in primetime. Through all3media International’s distribution, Safe House will now showcase in … [Read more...] about all3media International secure sales