SINGAPORE – Three judges are set to sizzle up the screen for MasterChef Singapore series to hunt for an amateur chef to take on the coveted cookery title in the Singapore culinary world. They are chefs Bjorn Shen, Damian D’Silva and Audra Morrice. Chef Bjorn Shen Judge Bjorn Shen, is the chef and owner of Artichoke, Singapore’s first Modern Middle Eastern restaurant, established in 2010. On screen, he holds leading roles on television shows such as Eat List Star … [Read more...] about MasterChef Singapore judges sizzle up the screen
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MasterChef Singapore to premiere on Channel 5
SINGAPORE – Global content investment and rights management company, Motion Content Group and Singapore media company, Mediacorp have confirmed that the forthcoming MasterChef Singapore will air on Mediacorp’s Channel 5. Motion Content Group, part of GroupM, the world’s leading media management company, had earlier acquired the rights to produce and broadcast MasterChef Singapore from Endemol Shine Group. The rights deal was negotiated by Fotini Paraskakis of Endemol … [Read more...] about MasterChef Singapore to premiere on Channel 5
First five short films from ’15 Shorts’ unveiled
SINGAPORE – The first five films of 15 Shorts were unveiled in a private screening earlier today. This is a landmark film project between local film company Blue3Asia, the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and 15 Singaporean filmmakers, produced together with AMOK, in support of the SG Cares movement. The 15 Shorts film project showcases lesser-told stories of everyday Singaporean heroes in the 1970s to the 1990s, aimed at inspiring acts of giving. The films aim to … [Read more...] about First five short films from ’15 Shorts’ unveiled
Fremantlemedia confirms new deal for Neighbours
London – FremantleMedia, the producer of the legendary daily drama Neighbours, has confirmed a new multi-year deal with Channel 5 in the UK which will see the network remain as the home of the hugely popular Australian series. The soap will also extend its number of annual episodes from its current 240 run to 258, meaning that for the first time ever, viewers will be able to catch up with the residents of Ramsay Street all year round. The new agreement also includes the creation of a number of … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia confirms new deal for Neighbours
5USA acquires hit series Bull from CBS studios
London and Amsterdam – Channel 5 and CBS Studios International announced a licensing agreement for the exclusive free-to-air broadcast rights to the #1 new series on U.S. television, Bull. The hit drama will premiere on 5USA in Summer 2017. Bull, starring NCIS alum Michael Weatherly as the brilliant, brash and charming Dr. Bull, is inspired by the early career of TV’s most famous therapist, Dr. Phil McGraw, the founder of one of the most prolific trial consulting firms of all time. … [Read more...] about 5USA acquires hit series Bull from CBS studios
Antenna Pictures announces studio expansion
London, UK – Antenna Pictures, a UK-based production studio and division of Blue Ant Media, announced the appointment of Oliver Good to Head of Development and Isabelle Pavitt to Head of Production. Operating out of Antenna’s London office, Good is tasked with developing Antenna’s fast-growing slate of original content, while Pavitt will ensure the smooth-running and coordination of the studio’s shows in production. Coinciding with this news is the recent greenlight of Antenna Pictures’ … [Read more...] about Antenna Pictures announces studio expansion
