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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CBS Executives to deliver joint keynote at MIPCOM 2014
Paris – MIPCOM announced on July 31 that David Stapf, President of CBS Television Studios, and Armando Nuñez, President and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group, will deliver a joint keynote address as part of MIPCOM’s Media Mastermind Keynote Series. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 30th anniversary edition of MIPCOM will take place in Cannes, France, from October 13-16. The CBS Studios Global Content Keynote from Nuñez and Stapf is scheduled for October 14. With more than … [Read more...] about CBS Executives to deliver joint keynote at MIPCOM 2014
Nippon TV announces new Cyber Business Strategy division
Tokyo, Japan – As the company continues to execute its 60th Anniversary goals and looks toward the future with "Nippon TV Group Mid-term Management Plan 2012-2015 Next60", Nippon TV announced that the company has created a new division named Cyber Business Strategy (CBS) in order to speed up the commercialisation of the company's internet-related businesses with the aim of making this a significant source of income for Nippon TV. Included in this new division, set to integrate Nippon … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new Cyber Business Strategy division
Nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards announced
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on May 1. This year, CBS scored 60 nominations, the most of the other networks. Its drama series The Young and the Restless led the nominations tally with 26, including for Outstanding Drama Series. Syndicated and PBS follow behind with 52 and 44 nominations respectively. Other networks who also earned double digit … [Read more...] about Nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards announced
WOWOW secures deal to broadcast 2014 Tony Awards
Tokyo, Japan – WOWOW, Japan’s premium pay-TV broadcaster, announced on April 25 that it has entered into an agreement to broadcast the 2014 Tony Awards show live, exclusively on WOWOW. The 2014 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on June 8, 8pm-11pm (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. CBS is broadcasting the awards show in the U.S. Securing the rights to broadcast the Tony Awards continues … [Read more...] about WOWOW secures deal to broadcast 2014 Tony Awards
CBS announces the next host of the “Late Show”
New York – The CBS Television Network announced on April 10 that Stephen Colbert, the host, writer and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Colbert Report, will succeed David Letterman as the host of the Late Show, effective when Letterman retires from the broadcast. The five-year agreement between CBS and Colbert was announced by Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation, and Nina Tassler, Chairman of CBS Entertainment. Letterman, the legendary, critically … [Read more...] about CBS announces the next host of the “Late Show”
