London - Icon Films announces an international distribution deal for a documentary exploring a condition labelled as ‘the most common disease you’ve never heard of’. TCB Media Rights has acquired the rights to distribute Icon Films’ one-off documentary Restless Legs: Can’t Stop Twitching which was originally commissioned by Channel 5. Restless Legs Syndrome is daily torture for the people who suffer from it. Restless Legs: Can’t Stop Twitching meets people whose condition has become so severe … [Read more...] about Icon Films strikes distribution deal
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Local Upsize on MediaCorp’s new Channel 5
The 5 Show Singapore – Come January 2015, viewers can expect a fresh “Local Upsize” line up on the new Channel 5 that will celebrate the Singapore identity and connect more closely with Singapore families than ever. A flagship MediaCorp free-to-air channel, Channel 5 aims to be the number one English channel of choice for all Singaporeans by increasing local content across genres. Viewers can expect more quality local productions, from drama, variety, comedy, current affairs to … [Read more...] about Local Upsize on MediaCorp’s new Channel 5
Viacom to acquire Channel 5 Broadcasting
London and New York – Viacom Inc. and Northern & Shell Media Group announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) for £450 million (approximately US$757 million) on May 1. The transaction brings Viacom one of British television’s biggest brands, and the only commercial public service broadcaster to consistently grow viewership share in recent years. Channel 5’s diverse … [Read more...] about Viacom to acquire Channel 5 Broadcasting
Deals for all3media’s “​Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”
Australian drama detective series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, featuring the talents of Essie Davies in the eponymous role, will be playing in further territories and has deepened its hold in key markets, courtesy of investor and distributor, all3media international. Previously announced deals for Series 1 included those to Alibi in the UK as well as Netflix and Acorn for USA, Canal Plus Poland, DR Denmark, Globosat, Knowledge Canada, Kanal 5 Sweden, HRT Croatia and … [Read more...] about Deals for all3media’s “​Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”
MediaCorp to broadcast FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
Singapore – MediaCorp has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast all matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, from 16 June to 1 July 2013. Online viewers can also watch the matches live or on catch-up via Toggle, which is free for registered members. After the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Confederations Cup is one of the most important men’s football competitions in the world. The 15-day event brings together some of the strongest international teams in world football, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to broadcast FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
London – FremantleMedia International’s new drama Wentworth has been acquired by the UK network Channel 5 for broadcast later this year. A reimagining of the classic Australian drama Prisoner Cell Block H (previously known as Prisoner in Australia), Wentworth (10 x 60’) takes viewers to the Wentworth Correctional Centre where they are introduced to the lead characters of Bea Smith and Franky Doyle. Set in the violent, dangerous environment of a modern prison, with struggles … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International’s “Wentworth” acquired by UK’s Channel 5
