Power, Europe-based independent producer and distributor of features and mini-series, will bring a slate of new co-productions and catalogue titles to the Asia Television Forum 2007. These include action thriller XIII: The Conspiracy, which stars Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff; a big budget remake of fairy tale Pinocchio starring Bob Hoskins; Flood, Power’s biggest original drama production to date; The Summit, a two part mini-series for CBC; as well as newly commissioned 13-hour remake of … [Read more...] about Power unveils offerings for Asia Television Forum 2007
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Alfred Haber takes Pageant Place to ATF 2007
New Jersey – Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI), has entered into an agreement with Miss Universe Organization and Evolution Film & Tape, Inc. to serve as the international distributor for the 8-part half-hour series, Pageant Place, in key markets worldwide, including all of Asia. The series airs on MTV in the US and will be available at Asia Television Forum 2007. Pageant Place provides an insider’s look at the participants of beauty pageants including Miss Universe, Miss USA … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber takes Pageant Place to ATF 2007
2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the line-up for its 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival taking place Nov. 17 - 18, at the Sofitel Hotel in New York. The Festival will feature International Emmy Nominee screenings and presentations during which producers of the nominated programs discuss their entries in nine categories including Arts Programming; Best Performance by an Actress; Best Performance by an Actor; Children & Young … [Read more...] about 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18
34th Japan Prize winners announced
Tokyo – The 34th Japan Prize, the international contest for educational TV programs, was presented at an awards ceremony at NHK Broadcasting Centre, Tokyo on Oct. 29. Selected from 187 submissions, the top prize, The Grand Prix Japan Prize, went to A Lesson in Discrimination by CBC Radio-Canada. The show looks at a Quebec based grade-three teacher who drives home the impact of discrimination by having her students participate in a classroom-based experiment. From Asia, Bhutan Broadcasting … [Read more...] about 34th Japan Prize winners announced
Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
Sydney- Foxtel has snagged exclusive Australian broadcasting rights to American Idol from FremantleMedia, and the twice-weekly show will launch in mid-January on Fox8, aired within hours of its US premiere on Fox. Network Ten, the home of Australian Idol, screened series 3, 4 and 5 of American Idol but elected not to take up an option for the new series. Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director Television and Marketing, said: “What is most exciting for our subscribers is that American Idol … [Read more...] about Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
Big Brother back on Ten in 2008, with new hosts
Sydney- After protracted negotiations, Network Ten and Endemol Southern Star have confirmed the eighth season of Big Brother will air on Ten in 2008, but long-time host Gretel Killeen is being replaced by radio personalities Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. The producers promise there will be a "tighter, re-energised format" and for the first time, hopeful Housemates can submit a video audition via the Big Brother website. Killeen said: “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved but … [Read more...] about Big Brother back on Ten in 2008, with new hosts