Cannes – Nelvana Enterprises has inked an agreement with Turner to air anime series Bakugan on Cartoon Network channels internationally. Under the agreement, the action-adventure series targeting boys aged 6-11 is to be available for broadcast on Cartoon Network channels in Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and Middle East, as well as UK, Europe excluding Spain, and Africa with launch dates in specific territories to be announced. … [Read more...] about Bakugan to air on Cartoon Network internationally
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Endemol goes for 51 Minds Entertainment
Hilversum – Endemol has acquired 51 Minds Entertainment, an independent US-based production company responsible for programming including Flavor of Love, I Love New York and The Surreal Life. The deal boosts Endemol USA’s non-scripted programming and catalogue with 51 Minds Entertainment’s library of formats and ready-made shows. Following Endemol’s acquisition, 51 Minds Entertainment will continue to operate out of its offices in Los Angeles as an independent studio … [Read more...] about Endemol goes for 51 Minds Entertainment
Endemol closes raft of Middle Eastern deals
Hilversum – Endemol’s new operation in the Middle East has closed a series of deals in the region. New Talpa game show format Divided and ‘no-talent’ show Top of the Flops, was picked up by Abu Dhabi TV. The former, which will be available at MIPTV 2008, is scheduled for a first 26-episode series to launch during primetime in May 2008, while the latter will debut as a 12-episode primetime run in October 2008. Also, Talpa entertainment format M/F was acquired by MBC for a … [Read more...] about Endemol closes raft of Middle Eastern deals
Distraction and Fireworks Int’l go the Ripe way
Montreal – Distraction has teamed with Fireworks International, a ContentFilm PLC company to distribute content from Ripe Digital, following its recent acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to programming of Ripe Digital’s three branded channels, Ripe TV, Octane TV and Flow TV. The partnership is expected to expand Ripe Digital’s worldwide coverage of its multi-platform content. Launched at MIPCOM 2007, Ripe Digital offers multi-platform channels for free on-demand … [Read more...] about Distraction and Fireworks Int’l go the Ripe way
Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille Int’l pact to distribute The Listener
Singapore - Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille International has sealed a distribution deal for the former’s new drama series The Listener (13 X 60'), scheduled to air fall 2008 in the US on NBC and Canada’s CTV. The latter will distribute the series in all markets outside North America. It is ShineReveille's first international distribution pact for a scripted network series. As part of FOX International's new content strategy involving pre-buys and co-productions in the US, the … [Read more...] about Shaftesbury Films and ShineReveille Int’l pact to distribute The Listener
Typhoon to sweep Rock It! into Asia
Hong Kong – Typhoon Distribution has picked up Asian territory distribution rights to preschool comedy adventure TV series Rock It!. Under the agreement, Typhoon Distribution and Australian creators Galaxy Pop will collaborate to sell the Rock It! TV series in the region as well as to produce live concerts across Asia, following sellout concerts in Australia. Produced by Galaxy Pop and broadcast nationally in Australia on Network Ten, the Rock It! TV series features a rocketship fantasy … [Read more...] about Typhoon to sweep Rock It! into Asia