Screening on Tuesdays at 2200 hrs (SIN/HK), Discovery Channel's six-part documentary series, Everest: Beyond the Limit, premiered on May 22, 2007. Made with advanced high-altitude video technology including cameras on Sherpas' helmets, the series documents an 11-member expedition led by veteran climber Russell Brice to the summit of Mount Everest in April and May 2006. A 17-strong production team followed the group of climbers who included New Zealander Mark Inglis, the first double amputee to … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
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FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Leading FME's field is The Best Years, a 13 x 60' drama series from Blueprint Entertainment. Produced in association with U.S. broadcaster The N, MTV Networks'-owned night-time network, and CanWest MediaWorks' Global Television in Canada, The Best Years follows a group of friends through the ups and downs of college life. Also produced by Blueprint is the MIPTV-launched dark, funny scripted series, Love You To Death, starring John Waters (director of Serial Mom, Hairspray, Cry-Baby). In his … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Bindi: The Jungle Girl to screen on Discovery Kids and ABC TV
Sydney- The legacy of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin lives on as his daughter Bindi Irvin gets her own TV show, Bindi: The Jungle Girl, produced by Irwin's business partner John Stainton of The Best Picture Show for Discovery Kids Channel and ABC TV. The show will launch in Australia on July 18. From her tree-house perched high in the jungle, Bindi will take viewers around the globe to explore the wonders of the natural world. The series will feature footage of her dad's adventures, including … [Read more...] about Bindi: The Jungle Girl to screen on Discovery Kids and ABC TV
Nelvana Studio hires Marion Edwards and Derek Reeves to manage international co-productions
Cannes- Corus Entertainment's Nelvana Studios has engaged production consultants Marion Edwards and Derek Reeves to represent and manage Nelvana Studio's international co-productions. In the non-exclusive relationship, Edwards' and Reeves' responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with production partners in Europe and Asia Pacific respectively, managing international co-productions and scouting for new content. Both will report to Irene Weibel, Vice President … [Read more...] about Nelvana Studio hires Marion Edwards and Derek Reeves to manage international co-productions
Latest round of Discovery pink slips confined to the US
The 200 lay-offs announced by Discovery Communications last week affected the US corporate and international divisions, education and US networks. There have been no retrenchments in Asia or any of the other regional offices thus far. However new Chief Executive David Zaslav has said the reorganization isn't over and he's hoping to have it completed by mid-year. Also concerning Discovery, don't expect to see Discovery PlanetGreen rolled out overseas concurrent with or close to its US launch in … [Read more...] about Latest round of Discovery pink slips confined to the US
Hong Kong Media Atlas results unveiled
Hong Kong – Synovate has released its first full-year Media Atlas survey results – covering over 6,000 respondents aged 15-64. Some 98.4% of respondents had watched TV within the past week. On free-to-air, 95% had watched TVB Jade, followed by ATV Home at 79%, TVB Pearl at 76% and ATV World at 52% of respondents.Drama and News were the top genres on TVB Pay Vision garnering 6% of respondents, while News (any channel) dominated on HK Cable with 26% followed by Movies and Sports, both … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Media Atlas results unveiled