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Fox Networks acquires Queen Dugu and Martial Universe

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Hong Kong –FOX Networks Group Asia (FNGA) announces two significant Chinese content acquisition deals. The first deal is with leading Chinese production house Zhejiang Huace Film & TV Co., Ltd for the exclusive rights to broadcast and distribute Queen Dugu (獨孤皇后), outside of mainland China; the second is with Tianjin Azure Media Co., Ltd for the exclusive rights to broadcast and distribute Martial Universe (武動乾坤), outside of mainland China. Both dramas will broadcast on “Star Chinese … [Read more...] about Fox Networks acquires Queen Dugu and Martial Universe

Fox Networks announces MIPCOM Slate

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London – Fox Networks Group Content Distribution (FNGCD) announces that it will debut more than 70 new titles across almost 550 new hours in Cannes this year. The MIPCOM slate covers new and returning high-end factual titles, formats and a wide range of big-hitting dramas. Key focus for the business this market is the strength of FNGCD’s scripted slate; offering buyers a range of Latin American and Turkish dramas, the first regional scripted commission from Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa … [Read more...] about Fox Networks announces MIPCOM Slate

FOX Networks Group Asia appoints Mike Whittaker

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Hong Kong – FOX Networks Group Asia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Whittaker as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. This appointment further strengthens FNGA’s experienced technology team, paving the way for FNGA to become a truly technology-driven, digital company. In this role, Mike will be the top technology officer at FNG Asia and has the overall responsibility to craft, socialise and champion an integrated … [Read more...] about FOX Networks Group Asia appoints Mike Whittaker

Fox Networks collaborates with CBS Studios

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Amsterdam –  Fox Networks Group (FNG) Iberia, part of FNG Europe & Africa, announced a multi-season licensing agreement with CBS Studios International for the exclusive basic pay TV rights in Spain to CBS’ new fall series Seal Team and new midseason series Instinct. The agreement also extends FNG Iberia’s licensing rights to other key CBS programming, including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “CSI: Miami,” Hawaii Five-0 and NCIS: Los Angeles. Bull and Macgyver are also currently under … [Read more...] about Fox Networks collaborates with CBS Studios

Mars and Planet Earth II on course for MIPCOM

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Paris – Rounding up the extensive MIPCOM Screening programme will be two exclusive first-episode showings of brand-new factual series, National Geographic’s “MARS” presented by FOX Networks Group Content Distribution and “Planet Earth II from BBC Worldwide. Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment and RadicalMedia, “MARS” is an epic, gripping global event series, destined to spark imaginations worldwide as it tells the story of mankind’s thrilling quest to colonise … [Read more...] about Mars and Planet Earth II on course for MIPCOM

Women lead subscription television business

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Australia - Women are better represented at senior levels of the subscription television industry than the national average, a new survey has found. Females represent 32% of board directors, 26% of chief executives and 34% of executives across the industry, according to data released for the first time by peak body ASTRA. The results are 6 to 11 percentage points better than national benchmarks. “Women in subscription television have advanced at faster rates than those employed elsewhere in … [Read more...] about Women lead subscription television business