Globo has licensed two more of its hits for South Korean media group EPG. The group, which has already aired super productions like Precious Pearl (2014 International Emmy winner), Brazil Avenue, and Merciless, now bets on the sensitivity of Parts of Me and on the disco charm of Boogie Oogie to fascinate the country’s audience. The telenovelas, which are scheduled to air in the second half of the year, are part of Globo’s 2016 international catalogue. … [Read more...] about Globo in South Korea
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First app developed for FTA viewing
Paris / London– Eutelsat and Wiztivi have unveiled Sat.tv, a smart Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for tablets and smart phones. The application addresses the 66 million homes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East equipped for DTH reception of Eutelsat’s popular HOT BIRD satellites that give access to more than 300 free-to-air channels. The new product will be showcased for the first time at the TV Connect show in London. … [Read more...] about First app developed for FTA viewing
Globo licenses ‘Merciless’ to Asia
Globo has licensed drama series Merciless to South Korea’s EPG media group. One of Globo’s highlights at Natpe 2015, the series premiere is set for November. This is the Brazilian broadcaster’s second production in ultra-high definition that has been licensed to a foreign market. Continuing its partnership with Globo, EPG has additionally picked up the feature film Time and the Wind, also in 4K. Not long before this deal, the Korean group had already acquired the rights to the … [Read more...] about Globo licenses ‘Merciless’ to Asia
Globo licenses ‘Helena’s Shadow’ to Asia
The engaging telenovela from the renowned writer Manoel Carlos (Pages of Life and Seize the Day), Helena's Shadow, has just been licensed to EPG. The telenovela has its debut scheduled for this year, and will be subtitled in Korean. The South Korean media group EPG, a partner of Globo for several years, also acquired the exhibition rights to Precious Pearl, winner of the 2014 International Emmy, Merciless, Side by Side, and Brazil Avenue, among other titles. Helena's Shadow is already delighting … [Read more...] about Globo licenses ‘Helena’s Shadow’ to Asia
Globo license content to South Korea
Globo has just licensed the movie Time and the Wind in 4K to the EPG media group of South Korea. The title is part of the Brazilian broadcaster's 2014 catalogue, and it tells the story of two families who are mortal enemies in the fictitious city of Santa Fé, at the end of the 19th century. In addition, EPG also acquired exhibition rights for all the movies from the 2015 catalogue − Trust, The Invisible Woman, Men Are From Mars... And That's Where I'm Going!, and The Party Crashers. … [Read more...] about Globo license content to South Korea
Freeview to launch electronic programme guide for FTA service
Freeview, a free digital TV service, has announced plans to unveil a free-to-air electronic programme guide (EPG) service in Australia with the launch of FreeviewPlus in the first half of 2014.The FreeviewPlus service will provide Australian viewers with a range of features that will include a new, user-friendly EPG and, for the first time, will seamlessly deliver catch up content on TV screens.“From next year, Australian TV viewers will be able to enjoy one of the most sophisticated and … [Read more...] about Freeview to launch electronic programme guide for FTA service
