Keshet International and Universal Music Group (UMG) have signed a multi-territory deal (excl. U.S. and Israel) which will see UMG acquire exclusive options to sign artist agreements with any or all contestants participating in the trailblazing interactive TV series Rising Star. Working in partnership, the two companies will maximise the potential of the show’s finalists, locally and internationally, on all platforms. Separately, Keshet DCP in the U.S. has signed a deal with UMG which … [Read more...] about Keshet signs multi-territory deal with Universal Music Group
Format
“The Voice Kids” smashes ratings in Australia
Hilversum – First on air in The Netherlands in 2012, The Voice Kids has already realised an impressive list of close to 25 local productions. A successful stand-alone primetime format in its own right, the format is proving to be as successful, if not more so, than phenomenal worldwide hit The Voice. The feel-good, family-oriented show has gone from strength to strength in the ratings worldwide. In the U.S., La Voz Kids ranks No.1 in Spanish language TV on … [Read more...] about “The Voice Kids” smashes ratings in Australia
“Keep Your Light Shining” licensed for Thailand
Global Agency’s hit singing talent format Keep Your Light Shining continues to thrive around the world. This time it has been licensed for Thailand. Keep Your Light Shining Keep Your Light Shining will be produced by Content LAB, part of JSL Global Media Group - one of the most credible TV production houses in Thailand. Content LAB is a production laboratory providing high-end long and short form media content to the world. They will be producing Global Agency’s most … [Read more...] about “Keep Your Light Shining” licensed for Thailand
“Keep Your Light Shining” to air on Channel Ukraine
Keep Your Light Shining, the revolutionary new singing format by Global Agency, is set to launch on Channel Ukraine. Ä°zzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency and the creator of the format, said, “Keep Your Light Shining was one of the most-talked formats when we launched it at last MIPCOM. After the market, we sold the show to many territories around the world, including Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, MENA, Spain, Thailand and the USA. And now, we’re pleased to announce … [Read more...] about “Keep Your Light Shining” to air on Channel Ukraine
Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
Banijay Productions France, a Banijay Group company, and BBC Worldwide Productions France will co-produce the classic game show The Weakest Link for French DTT channel D8. The new commission marks the return of the format to French screens after a successful six-year run on TF1. It will launch under the French title Le Maillon Faible, with well-known French journalist, TV and radio personality Julien Courbet (Sans aucun doute) presenting. BBC Worldwide has licensed the The … [Read more...] about Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
“Rising Star” goes to Asia
Three broadcasters in Asia have acquired Keshet International’s Rising Star U.S.for local audiences. MediaCorp Singapore has acquired the 10 episode series for its free to air channel, Channel 5 (Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor), Bangkok Entertainment Company has acquired the show for one of its suite of DTT Channels (to be confirmed) and Sohu Video (Ellen Degeneres Show, Saturday Night Live, House of Cards) in China, a subsidiary of Sohu.com, has acquired VoD … [Read more...] about “Rising Star” goes to Asia
