Sydney - International Film Group (IFG) has signed an exclusive deal with award-winning Australian production company FARMkids to act as the sales agent in the Asia-Pacific, as well as a co-production and executive producer agreement with Brisbane-based media content company The Creative Farm. The deal was announced by IFG's CEO Jennifer Hughes and Ian Jones, executive producer for both FARMkids and The Creative Farm. Commenting on the deals, IFG CEO Jennifer Hughes said, "IFG is committed to … [Read more...] about International Film Group signs deals with The Creative Farm and exclusive agreement with FARMkids
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BBC Worldwide reaps success in Asia
Shanghai - BBC Worldwide has secured new deals with two of Asia's largest state broadcasters, CCTV in China and PTS in Taiwan, after this year's Shanghai Television Festival from 9 - 13th June 2008. "For us the Shanghai TV Festival is a key market of the year and so we're delighted to have been able to conclude such strong deals on the back of it which also build on our existing relationships with CCTV and PTS," commented Pierre Cheung, senior business development manager, BBC Worldwide Asia. … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide reaps success in Asia
Lauryn Tang appointed Comms Manager NBCU Global Networks
Singapore - NBC Universal (NBCU) has recently appointed Lauryn Tang as communications manager for its Global Networks division in APAC. A newly-created position based in Singapore, Tang reports to NBCU Global Networks' managing director for APAC, Raymund Miranda, and started in her new role earlier this month. Tang's core responsibility is to work closely with the department heads to develop, conceptualize and oversee all corporate, consumer and trade communications programs across the Asia … [Read more...] about Lauryn Tang appointed Comms Manager NBCU Global Networks
Endemol’s Wipeout heads for Middle East
Endemol International announced that the Middle East has picked up its latest global blockbuster, Wipeout. A leading network in the region has commissioned a Middle Eastern version of the show and a first series is due to launch later this year. Details of scheduling and which broadcaster has taken the format remain confidential until an announcement has been made by the network itself. The series will be produced by Endemol Middle East at the newly built international set for Wipeout in … [Read more...] about Endemol’s Wipeout heads for Middle East
Indian channels approach Doordashan for Olympic feed
New Delhi - Some preliminary discussions have been held between some television channels and Doordashan (DD) for sharing the feed for the 2008 Olympics in China, for which the public broadcaster has exclusive rights for India. Reports say the broadcaster has been informally approached by sports channels including ESPN and Zee Sports, but the contacts had been informal and no formal plea had been made so far. News channels, however, are yet to approach DD for the footage. Back in 2004, DD had … [Read more...] about Indian channels approach Doordashan for Olympic feed
Endemol wipes out in Australia
Endemol International has secured two deals for Wipeout in Australia - both as a format and a ready made series. A leading network has commissioned an Australian version of the show and a first series of eight one-hour episodes is now due to launch later this year. The same network has also acquired the first season of Wipeout in the USA, which is set to premier on ABC this month. Details of scheduling and which broadcaster has commissioned the series remain confidential pending an announcement … [Read more...] about Endemol wipes out in Australia
