CBS has ordered two more editions of Survivor to be broadcast during the 2014-2015 season. Five-time Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst has signed a new agreement to return as host and executive producer. Probst has hosted Survivor since its inception in May 2000. After 27 seasons, 413 episodes and 406 castaways, Survivor remains a gold standard of quality in television and a consistent ratings winner. The most recent edition, Survivor: … [Read more...] about CBS orders two new seasons for “Survivor”
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MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
MediaWorks Group Managing Director, Sussan Turner has confirmed that the sale of the business to MediaWorks Holdings Limited (MWHL) will settle November 8, 2013. “It is extremely pleasing that we have emerged in such good heart. As was promised at the outset, all our staff have been retained and it has been, on the whole, business as usual. We are grateful for the tremendous support the business has received from our team, customers, suppliers and the public. “A key focus of the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks restructures business post-receivership
MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
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
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
