Roku® is bringing Eye Candy, a sweet, new competition series based on the hit Japanese game show, Sokkuri Sweets, produced by Nippon TV, to The Roku Channel. The series puts teams of celebrities and civilians together as they attempt to identify outrageous edible creations designed to look like everyday ordinary objects. The new series will be hosted by Grammy and Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor, Josh Groban. Celebrity guests of the series include Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg, … [Read more...] about Josh Groban to host sweet new series ‘Eye Candy’ on The Roku Channel
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Gordon Ramsay and Fox Entertainment form leading new worldwide production venture Studio Ramsay Global
Award-winning chef, restaurateur and presenter Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment are jointly forming STUDIO RAMSAY GLOBAL, a new production entity co-owned between the two that will develop, produce and distribute culinary and lifestyle programming for FOX, its ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi, and platforms worldwide. In doing so, STUDIO RAMSAY GLOBAL will acquire 100% of Ramsay’s current television business, Studio Ramsay, with FOX funding the purchase. The announcement was made by … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay and Fox Entertainment form leading new worldwide production venture Studio Ramsay Global
Discovery, Inc. announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Discovery, Inc. “Discovery” announced changes to its leadership in the Asia Pacific, including the appointment of Jeeyoung Lee as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Content Strategy and General Manager, Japan and South Korea. Lee, based in Seoul, will join the business on 17 August and report to the company’s Chief Transformation Officer and President, Asia Pacific, Simon Robinson. Lee will lead Content Strategy for the Asia Pacific to support the development and success of the region’s … [Read more...] about Discovery, Inc. announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Banijay Rights assembles landmark China deal for ‘LEGO® Masters’
Banijay Rights announced a new adaptation for competition reality format LEGO Masters, with China the latest country onboard. Chinese production company Long Qing Media has been commissioned to produce a first run of the show for Shenzhen TV, in a deal brokered by Huo Yuan Media (The Content Connected). Production is currently underway for the hit entertainment format, which sees pairs compete against each other to wow judges with awesome inspiring designs and brick builds. LEGO Masters … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights assembles landmark China deal for ‘LEGO® Masters’
‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ to premiere on 3 June on tvN
This June, tvN is bringing its viewers two of the hottest K-dramas on Singtel CH518 and StarHub CH824 starting with My Roommate Is A Gumiho, which is premiering tonight, 3 June with new episodes airing every Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m. Meanwhile, Voice 4 will premiere on 19 June, with new episodes airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:15 p.m. MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO Premieres on 3 June, Every Thursday & Friday, 9:15 p.m. Starring Jang Ki-yong and Lee Hye-Ri, My Roommate Is A … [Read more...] about ‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ to premiere on 3 June on tvN
Global marketplace allrites bolsters its senior management team
allrites, the global online marketplace for TV and film rights announced a number of new hires to its senior management team. Nathalie Morley has been appointed Senior Vice President Content Strategy, a role that will see her spearhead allrites’ content strategy and liaise with key buyers and sellers on their editorial plans. Nathalie was formerly Chief Content Officer at Trace Group until 2020, and prior to that co-created FashionTV where she was Chief Creative Officer for 12 years. Last … [Read more...] about Global marketplace allrites bolsters its senior management team