Cannes/ Vienna – After successful sales in Europe and Russia, the ORF crime series Fast Forward has now attracted U.S. networks. CBS has commissioned a pilot script. New blue-chip titles from ORF’s renowned nature and wildlife-strand UNIVERSUM have also been picked up by broadcasters around the world: The Empress and the Forest will be aired in France (ARTE), Switzerland (RTS), Germany (BR), Ireland (RTE) and Thailand (TBS). The … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
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CASBAA welcomes new members
Hong Kong – CASBAA, Asia-Pacific's association for multichannel TV, welcomed two new Corporate Members, Arris and RTL Media Group to its roster during the second half of 2013, with Scripps Networks upgrading its status to Patron member. "Arris, RTL Media Group and Scripps Networks represent two important sectors within the multichannel TV industry – technology and content," said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. "Their participation in the Association will only further … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes new members
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy winners announced
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has awarded the 2012-2013 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards for programmes and individual achievements at the 65th Emmy Awards Presentation at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. HBO's Behind the Candelabra was the highest-winning show with eight Emmy wins, followed by CBS' 66th Annual Tony Awards and HBO's Boardwalk Empire with four wins each. Australian mini-series Top of the Lake won an Emmy for … [Read more...] about Creative Arts Primetime Emmy winners announced
“UNDER THE DOME” S1 scores U.S. and global ratings success
CBS's summer launch of UNDER THE DOME has been a U.S. and international ratings success, ranking as the most-watched series of the summer in the U.S. and delivering impressive ratings globally. In the U.S., the first season finale of UNDER THE DOME will be broadcast on September 16, 2013 on the CBS Television Network. The series has been renewed for a second season for broadcast in summer 2014. In the U.S., the serialised drama from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, based on … [Read more...] about “UNDER THE DOME” S1 scores U.S. and global ratings success
RTL CBS Asia appoints CEO
Jonas Engwall Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, the newly formed venture of RTL Group and CBS Studios International (CBS), has announced that Jonas Engwall has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the new company’s Board of Directors. Joint statement from Andreas Rudas, RTL Group’s Executive Vice President Regional Operations and Business Development CEE … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Asia appoints CEO
RTL and CBS to launch two new channels in Asia
Luxembourg/ Los Angeles/ Singapore – European entertainment network RTL Group and CBS Studios International, a supplier of programming to the international television marketplace, have announced plans for a partnership to launch two thematic channels in the fast-growing Southeast Asian markets. The two channels will be broadcast in English and local languages and distributed in up to 29 Asian markets including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, … [Read more...] about RTL and CBS to launch two new channels in Asia