Cannes/ Vienna – After successful sales in Europe and Russia, the ORF crime series Fast Forward has now attracted U.S. networks. CBS has commissioned a pilot script. New blue-chip titles from ORF’s renowned nature and wildlife-strand UNIVERSUM have also been picked up by broadcasters around the world: The Empress and the Forest will be aired in France (ARTE), Switzerland (RTS), Germany (BR), Ireland (RTE) and Thailand (TBS). The … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
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Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
Five winners for Discovery’s First Time Filmmakers Japan
Tokyo - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has announced the five winners of Discovery Channel’s First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Japan initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Japanese filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Japan is a partnership between DNAP and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan (MIC). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce … [Read more...] about Five winners for Discovery’s First Time Filmmakers Japan
Discovery Channel captures Nik Wallenda’s historic tightrope crossing over The Grand Canyon
Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda, “The King of the High Wire,” has made history by becoming the first person ever to cross over the Grand Canyon. This was the highest tightrope walk ever attempted by Wallenda -- towering 1,500 feet (~ 457 m) above the Little Colorado River, a height greater than the Empire State Building. Discovery Channel’s SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA aired LIVE across the United States and in 223 countries on Sunday, June 23. … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel captures Nik Wallenda’s historic tightrope crossing over The Grand Canyon
Beyond International to tap on Aspera to power global production workflows
SINGAPORE— Aspera, Inc. announced that global production company, Beyond International, has expanded its deployment of Aspera’s high-speed fasp technology for production of hit shows such as MythBusters, Selling Houses, Deadly Women, Behind Mansion Walls and Toy Box. Beyond creates and produces programmes across a number of genres, with a focus on factual entertainment, family and documentary programmes and series broadcast on Discovery … [Read more...] about Beyond International to tap on Aspera to power global production workflows
Winners of Daytime Emmy Award announced
California, U.S. - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) garnered five wins, nabbing top honours for Outstanding Talk Show / Informational for The Dr. Oz Show and Outstanding Drama Series for Days of our Lives."I am humbled to be part of a television show that has such a wide reaching impact on people's lives. When I entered television, the goal was to teach people how to be present in their own lives and be healthy and happy. Our talented production staff helps me carry that … [Read more...] about Winners of Daytime Emmy Award announced