This week at NEM in Dubrovnik, Warner Bros. International Television Production has secured a series of new format commissions across Central and Eastern Europe, as broadcasters continue to invest in established international brands with proven audience appeal. In Serbia, Prva TV has commissioned a first season of The Bachelor, one of the world’s most successful dating franchises. The format sees an eligible man searching for love among a group of women who are all hoping to be chosen as ‘the … [Read more...] about Broadcasters across CEE back WBITVP formats with new commissions
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The Traitors travels to 3 new territories in CEE
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has named Croatia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as the latest faithful partners to bring the global format phenomenon to CEE. In Czech Republic, Prima Group has commissioned a first season for the region, which has also been licensed in Slovakia for TV JOJ. In Croatia, RTL Hrvatska has commissioned a first series and an additional territory in the region is soon to be announced. These follow the recent launches of the format in … [Read more...] about The Traitors travels to 3 new territories in CEE
NAPTE Budapest introduces new business initiatives
Los Angeles – JP Bommel, President & CEO of NATPE announced the launch of several new initiatives for the forthcoming NATPE Budapest Global TV Market and Conference, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest from June 19-22. In addition to the robust conference program featuring Success in Co-Productions: Maximising Your Regional and International Business Partnerships and A World of Formats: Insights and Strategies for Global Distribution, the premier global content and … [Read more...] about NAPTE Budapest introduces new business initiatives
Keshet International closes deals in CEE
Keshet International has closed a flurry of deals throughout CEE for both its scripted and non-scripted formats and premium finished drama. It has licensed 140 episodes of the International Emmy-winning buddy comedy Traffic Light to TV3 in Lithuania to air as a stripped daily comedy. The deal builds on the success of the Russian version of the show, 10 seasons of which have been commissioned to date totalling 200 episodes. A Chinese adaptation of Traffic Light is also in … [Read more...] about Keshet International closes deals in CEE
SPI International / FILMBOX acquires La La Land
United Kingdom - Global TV operator SPI International / FILMBOX has acquired pay window rights for La La Land, Hakcsaw Ridge and several other titles from Freeman Distribution for FilmBox movie channels in selected CEE territories. In addition to La La Land, the Oscar-winning musical comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, the recently signed deal between SPI / FILMBOX and Freeman also includes Office Christmas Party, an American comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman, Mel … [Read more...] about SPI International / FILMBOX acquires La La Land
Robot Wars heads to Asia
Singapore - Passion Distribution is delighted to announce they will collaborate with Group M Entertainment APAC (GME) to bring the Robot Wars format to Asia. Passion Distribution and GME will team up to roll out the Robot Wars brand to South East Asian broadcasters. Robot Wars combines many fields of interest to Asian viewers; robotics, engineering, competition and gaming all come together in this singularly successful entertainment format. Robot Wars uniquely placed to thrill … [Read more...] about Robot Wars heads to Asia
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