Banijay Rights today announces it has acquired global distribution rights outside of the US to a pair of CNN Original Series, which separately follow Hollywood stars Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award-winning actor Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria on powerful journeys of culinary discovery across Italy and Mexico. Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy followed the actor as he explored the stories and people behind one of the world’s most popular cuisines. The series showed viewers the bustling … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights serves up Stanley Tucci and Eva Longoria documentary series
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9TV rebranded to CNN Philippines
Manila − CNN Philippines, the country's highly-anticipated brand new predominantly English 24-hour free-to-air news channel and website launched on 16 March. At 6am local time, 9TV officially rebranded to become CNN Philippines, marking a historic day for Filipinos, as well as CNN International and Nine Media Corporation. CNN Worldwide's President Jeff Zucker said, "We are thrilled to welcome CNN Philippines to the CNN family. Both CNN and Nine Media have worked exceptionally hard to … [Read more...] about 9TV rebranded to CNN Philippines
CNN makes appointment
Andrew Demaria is the new Vice President and Managing Editor of CNN Digital, International, responsible for leading all editorial efforts and new initiatives across CNNI’s digital platforms and CNN Arabic. In addition to being a senior leader for CNN Digital, CNN International and beyond, Demaria will work tightly with Senior Vice President of International Newsgathering TV & Digital, Deborah Rayner's newsgathering editors and managers around the world to lead more … [Read more...] about CNN makes appointment
Season two of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” to premiere on September 15
Jeff Zucker, President, CNN Worldwide, announced that the CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown will begin its second season of eight episodes on September 15. The new season of the weekend lifestyle series will explore food, culture, and history and parts unknown within Spain, New Mexico, Israel, Copenhagen, Sicily, Detroit, Tokyo and India. Hosted by the world-renowned chef, bestselling author and Emmy winning television personality, the first season launched on April 14 with an … [Read more...] about Season two of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” to premiere on September 15
CNN announces U.S. premiere of “Parts Unknown” with Anthony Bourdain
USA – CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., will be premiering its first weekend lifestyle TV series hosted by globally-acclaimed Anthony Bourdain on Sunday, April 14, at 9pm EST. Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown is a one-hour long series which follows Bourdain as he travels across the globe, celebrates diverse cultures and meets with local citizens. The series is produced by Zero Point Zero Production with Executive Producers and Founders Chris Collins and Lydia … [Read more...] about CNN announces U.S. premiere of “Parts Unknown” with Anthony Bourdain
Jeff Zucker named President of CNN Worldwide
Jeff Zucker will join CNN Worldwide as President of the multi-platform global news enterprise, it was announced by Phil Kent, Chairman and CEO of CNN parent company Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. In January 2013, Zucker will assume executive oversight of a portfolio of 23 branded news and information businesses that include CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN. Zucker will report to Kent and will be based at CNN in New York. Zucker started his 25-year career with NBC as a researcher … [Read more...] about Jeff Zucker named President of CNN Worldwide
