PARIS – France TV Distribution and France TV Studio have launched the video-on-demand and international distribution of Chronicles of the Sun, the new daily drama from France 2. After beginning shooting last spring in the south of France, in studios as well as outdoor sites, the new daily drama series premiered on 24 August, in access primetime at 8:40pm. France TV Distribution distributes on VOD the show produced by France TV Studio (former MFP), the production company of France … [Read more...] about France TV’s “Chronicles of the Sun” premieres in access primetime
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PRIME deal with Baozi
Prime Entertainemnt Group has signed with Baozi Productions the exclusive Worldwide distribution of its catalogue with many titles produced for ARTE, France 2 and France Ô. Baozi Production produces reports and documentaries about current topics around the world. They now have offices in China, Dubai and Paris. Programmes include USA: Love in Black and White 1x26’, Jordan: Love during the War 1x26’ and Rahmani: Woman Afghan Pilot 1x26' among others. … [Read more...] about PRIME deal with Baozi
Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Banijay International’s Honey, Pack the Bags! to debut in China
Paris/Copenhagen – Banijay International’s Honey, Pack the Bags!, a format created by Banijay Group Company Air Productions for France 2 and based on a concept by French TV personality Nagui, has been licensed to Shenzhen Satellite TV in China. The initial 12 episodes of Honey, Pack the Bags! will be produced by Idea Asia Media in co-production with Shenzhen Satellite TV, with each 60-minute episode seeing three audience members battle in a series of crazy challenges and general … [Read more...] about Banijay International’s Honey, Pack the Bags! to debut in China
SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) hit musical competition format, The Sing-Off, is coming to China through IPCN. The local version of the unscripted series will be co-produced by SPT, IPCN and Shenzhen Media Group and will be aired on Shenzhen Satellite TV. The series will consist of 16 episodes including four one-hour casting shows and 12 80-90-minute studio shows. The Sing-Off, which has already completed its third season in the United States, is a reality competition … [Read more...] about SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
Bolt sprints to MIPCOM
Zodiak Rights has acquired the international rights to Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, a two-part documentary on the Olympic and World 100-metre record holder. The films are being produced by French production company Elephant Doc (part of Elephant Groupe) for France 2. A preview of the documentaries will be unveiled at MIPCOM 2011. The first film Usain Bolt: The Fastest (1x60’), available in March 2012, is an intimate portrait of the athlete, featuring Bolt in his home environment … [Read more...] about Bolt sprints to MIPCOM
