Singapore – The carriage deal with Singapore’s StarHub in July will be the first in a series across the region for NBC Universal Global Networks’ SCI FI and Universal Channels. The third SCI FI channel in the region, as well as the first Universal Channel, will debut on StarHub Digital Cable in July. The channels will be made available with Chinese subtitling and offer viewers local interstitials and programming. This announcement is the first in a series of deal announcements … [Read more...] about Singapore kick-start for NBCU channels’ July launch
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Singapore kick-start for NBCU channels’ July launch
Singapore - A carriage deal with Singapore’s StarHub in July will be the first in a series across the region for NBC Universal Global Networks’ SCI FI and Universal Channels. The third SCI FI channel in the region, as well as the first Universal Channel, will debut on StarHub Digital Cable in July. The channels will be made available with Chinese subtitling and offer viewers local interstitials and programming. This announcement is the first in a series of deal announcements from … [Read more...] about Singapore kick-start for NBCU channels’ July launch
FME named as CBS Consumer Products’ exclusive licensing agent Down Under
New York – CBS Consumer Products has appointed FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) as its exclusive licensing agency for Australia and New Zealand. FME will build merchandising programs for CBS’s signature brands including current franchises Star Trek and Australia’s Next Top Model and classic library properties such as Happy Days, Brady Bunch and Beverly Hills 90210. Liz Kalodner, Executive Vice President and GM for CBS Consumer Products said, “The new partnership will … [Read more...] about FME named as CBS Consumer Products’ exclusive licensing agent Down Under
Sichuan Satellite TV debuts China’s Next Top Model
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
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
