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
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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
Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Singapore-The Hallmark Channel has grabbed exclusive pan-regional cable and satellite rights in Asia to The Oprah Winfrey Show, which has been screening on Star World. Channel owners Sparrowhawk Media announced the deal today after sealing a deal with CBS Paramount International, the international distributor of the long-running talk show. The show will launch on the Hallmark Channel in Asia in June. Hallmark Channel Managing Director (Asia Pacific) Andrew Hannah said: "This is a truly fantastic … [Read more...] about Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
