In an attempt to offer cricket to the large Asian population in the UK and Europe, STAR Life OK will live telecast the Asia Cup 2014. The Asia Cup 2014 will be exclusively televised at 8am, starting February 25. A total of 11 matches will be played with the opening game on February 25 and the final on March 8, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh. Yeshpal Sharma, senior vice-president, STAR UK and Europe, said: "Given the passion for cricket amongst Asians worldwide, we are very proud to bring the … [Read more...] about STAR Life OK to air Asia Cup 2014 live
Europe
MIPCOM: ORF breaks new grounds with crime series
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
“Rectify” series two to premiere on Sundance Channel Global across Asia and Europe
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that the recently commissioned second series of Rectify (10x60’) - a Sundance Channel original production, will premiere on all Sundance Channel Global networks throughout Asia and Europe, including Turkey, France, Iberia, Benelux and CEE. This follows the deal with ITVS GE and AMC/Sundance Channel Global for exclusive premiere window rights to the critically acclaimed drama in these regions. Created and written by Academy Award … [Read more...] about “Rectify” series two to premiere on Sundance Channel Global across Asia and Europe
TBS opens new bilingual “SASUKE” YouTube channel
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) has launched a new YouTube channel dedicated to content related to the prolific sports entertainment programme, SASUKE. The channel, which features bilingual videos, was designed to further heighten the appreciation for the programme worldwide. As SASUKE is more commonly identified in many countries with the U.S. Ninja Warrior programme, the new YouTube channel will include bilingual content for fans of both brands. The SASUKE YouTube channel will … [Read more...] about TBS opens new bilingual “SASUKE” YouTube channel
MIPTV: Japan’s TV Asahi and UK’s Warner Bros. International co-develop “No Brainer”
No Brainer, an innovative quiz show co-developed by TV Asahi in Japan and Warner Bros. International Television Production, will make its debut at MIPTV in April with its pilot filmed in London, UK. The rules and game play in the quiz format, No Brainer, have been re-developed for audiences in Europe and the U.S. The pilot was produced by U.K. production company Wall to Wall using British contestants and staff at the London Studios to give the format an international flavour. Last year, TV Asahi … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Japan’s TV Asahi and UK’s Warner Bros. International co-develop “No Brainer”
Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
Shine International and FOX International Channels (FIC) have announced a global deal for The Bridge. The deal grants FIC first-window pay broadcast rights across the group’s international footprint, and enters the entities into a co-financing partnership. As announced earlier this month, The Bridge was picked up to series by FX for a 2013 debut. The deal was brokered at the script level between Nadine Nohr, CEO of Shine International and FIC’s Global Scripted Programming team. It … [Read more...] about Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
