Banijay Rights today announces a raft of news for My Kitchen Rules, with a landmark agreement confirmed with TVNZ for the Australian show. Meanwhile under the Banijay Rights deal, Screentime New Zealand has been commissioned to produce a local version, with the successful format returning after a five-year hiatus. Screentime New Zealand, a Banijay company, has been commissioned by TVNZ to produce the culinary competition format, which sees teams travel the nation and attempt to out-dine each … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights serves up My Kitchen Rules to New Zealand
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Endemol Shine Group closes new deals
Amsterdam - Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced a line-up of formats from around the world heading to MIPCOM 2016 in Cannes. Big Music Quiz, created by Shine France has just landed a first series in Italy on Rai 1. Produced by Endemol Shine Italy, the musical game show is hosted by Amadeus and will air a four- part primetime run in December. Endemol Shine Netherlands has also been commissioned by RTL4, to produce eight primetime episodes to air in … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group closes new deals
Dancing with the Stars quicksteps into Thailand
The BBC’s International reality TV format Dancing with the Stars is coming to Thailand, thanks to a partnership between BBC Worldwide and Thailand’s locally owned hotel brand, Amari. The new series (7 x 90’ episodes) will premiere on Channel 7 in January 2013. The Thai series will be independently produced by Metine Company Ltd and Kantana Group PLC while being funded by advertising. Amari will feature in ad breaks throughout the series and will have logo signage … [Read more...] about Dancing with the Stars quicksteps into Thailand
BBTV Channel 7 celebrates 20th year of Disney Club
Bangkok - Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co. Ltd (BBTV Channel 7) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney Club, and the longest exclusive free TV rights to broadcast Disney animation on Channel 7. Saran Virutamavongsa, Managing Director of BBTV Channel 7, said: “Disney Club is another pride of Channel 7 that presents celebrated animation with best-in-class content to Thai children. The programme has received the highest rating for the past 20 years.” … [Read more...] about BBTV Channel 7 celebrates 20th year of Disney Club
Lost’ finale to air in Singapore, Australia within 2 days of US telecast
Singapore/London/Hong Kong - The Walt Disney Company today announced the season finale of ‘Lost’ will be made available to viewers between 24 to 48 hours after the U.S. broadcast. Driven by fan demand – and regardless of the international time difference – the non-subtitled finale will be simultaneously broadcast with the US West Coast (May 23rd, from 9pm PST) in a number of territories. In total, 59 countries (including only two in the Asia Pacific region) will air the … [Read more...] about Lost’ finale to air in Singapore, Australia within 2 days of US telecast
