Shanghai - Sichuan Satellite TV has premiered reality series China's Next Top Model (CNTM) nationwide on Jan 13, the Chinese version of US reality talent search show America's Next Top Model. Produced in-house by Sichuan Satellite TV, CNTM is the 14th international adaptation of the show and is backed by CBS Paramount, China eWorld Interactive Co. and Sichuan TV. Airing at 10.30pm over 10 weeks, the hour-long show features the contest where judges select prospective models from a group of … [Read more...] about Sichuan Satellite TV debuts China’s Next Top Model
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New product highlights at ATF
VOICES2 hour movie, the saga of recently widowed Ellie (Amy Acker, of Angel and Alias fame), who is just beginning to put the death of her husband behind her when tragedy strikes again. Struck down by a near fatal allergic reaction, Ellie awakes in hospital to find she has developed a remarkable gift: She can see and hear the dead. Initially terrified by the spirits that haunt her, Ellie tries to turn it to the advantage of those suffering, only to find herself playing detective in a complex … [Read more...] about New product highlights at ATF
Sean Cleary to WIN
Sydney — Sean Cleary, former CBS Paramount Vice President/Managing Director, Asia Pacific, has joined Bruce Gordon’s regional television empire WIN TV. Serving as a consultant, Cleary is advising on the programming of WIN’s channels, which expanded recently after Gordon bought the Nine Network affiliates in Adelaide and Perth. For many years Gordon ran Paramount’s international television division. … [Read more...] about Sean Cleary to WIN
Viva Laughlin crashes in Australia as FTA nets lose viewers
Sydney - The tactic of launching US shows in Australia virtually day-and-date with their premieres Stateside came badly unstuck last week as Viva Laughlin bowed on the Nine Network just as CBS canned the series after two episodes. The drama/musical, executive produced by Hugh Jackman’s Seed Productions, drew just 833,000 viewers in Australia, thrashed by Seven’s popular local drama series City Homicide, which arrested 1.57 million eyeballs. In times past, Nine would have waited to … [Read more...] about Viva Laughlin crashes in Australia as FTA nets lose viewers
Lionsgate taps Tim Stuart as VP Asia Pacific
Santa Monica- Lionsgate has hired Tim Stuart as VP Asia Pacific, a new position created by the expansion of the firm’s international sales division headed by Craig Cegielski, Senior VP of Programming and Sales. Stuart has logged 20 years in the industry, working in numerous production, post production and international distribution jobs, including two years with CBS Paramount International Television and three years at Becker Entertainment. … [Read more...] about Lionsgate taps Tim Stuart as VP Asia Pacific
Nine feels the Power of 10
Sydney- Australia's Nine Network will produce a local version of the hit US game show Power of 10 after signing a format rights deal with Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) In the US, the show hosted by Drew Carey delivered nearly 10 million viewers in its premiere on CBS last week. Nine hasn't named the host of the Australian show, which will debut in Oz in 2008. Power of 10 is described as a high stakes, high-tech, adrenaline-filled game show that puts contestants through the … [Read more...] about Nine feels the Power of 10