Cannes, France – CBS Studios International and UK broadcaster Channel 4 today announced a licensing agreement for exclusive first window, free-to-air broadcast of the highly anticipated new hour-long comedy Jane The Virgin, premiering on E4 in 2015. Jane The Virgin has drawn widespread interest and critical acclaim since being introduced in May at U.S. advertiser presentations and to international buyers at the annual May Screenings. In addition to critical praise for the show, its leading … [Read more...] about UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM
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ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
CBS Studios International and ITV2 announced a deal for the exclusive, first-window broadcast and VOD rights to the new drama, Scorpion. The show will launch on ITV2 in 2015. “We are thrilled to be working with ITV to bring Scorpion’s unique and action packed storylines to British audiences,” said Stephen Tague, Senior Vice President, Europe for CBS Studios International. “Scorpion will undoubtedly add sizzle to ITV2’s schedule this autumn.” Angela … [Read more...] about ITV2 acquires “Scorpion”
Javier Avitia named EVP, Legal and Business Affairs of CBS Studios International
Hollywood, California – Javier Avitia has been appointed Executive Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, CBS Studios International, it was announced on July 28 by Armando Nuñez, President and Chief Executive Office, CBS Global Distribution Group. In his new position, reporting to Nuñez, Avitia will oversee all business and legal affairs for the international division, supporting the Company’s growing operations in content licensing, format sales and … [Read more...] about Javier Avitia named EVP, Legal and Business Affairs of CBS Studios International
CBS Studios International and M6 extend multi-year programming agreement
CBS Studios International and France’s M6 announced on June 10 an extension of their multi-year volume agreement to bring CBS's hit network series to French audiences. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The agreement continues the long-standing programming partnership between CBS Studios International and M6 that began in 2003 when M6 acquired the top-rated series NCIS. Other CBS series that have performed well for M6 are Hawaii Five-0, Elementary and NCIS: Los … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International and M6 extend multi-year programming agreement
RTL CBS Extreme HD to launch on SingTel mio TV
Singapore – SingTel mio TV and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network have announced a carriage deal that will bring RTL CBS Extreme HD (SingTel mio TV Channel 335) to Singapore on March 27. Singapore is the first market in Asia to broadcast the channel. “RTL CBS Extreme HD is a great addition to our suite of entertainment channels. The channel’s action-packed programmes will certainly appeal to the adrenaline enthusiast among our customers,” said Goh Seow Eng, Managing … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Extreme HD to launch on SingTel mio TV
CBS Studios International appoints new president
The announcement was made by Armando Nuñez, President and Chief Executive Officer of the CBS Global Distribution Group, to whom Chamberlain will continue to report. In his new position, Chamberlain will lead CBS’s international content distribution business across a growing global marketplace of terrestrial, cable and satellite channels, as well as subscription video-on-demand, online and other digital platforms. He will work with Nuñez and the division’s 13 … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International appoints new president
