France Télévisions – Overseas Network 1st and ABC International have signed an agreement that will see increased coverage of Pacific events across the two networks. The Pierre Riant Memorandum of Understanding 2015, named after the recently-deceased French journalist who presented 24 in the Pacific, was signed by representatives of both organisations in Papeete as part of the Oceanian International Documentary Film Festival (FIFO). The MOU aims to build on the relationship … [Read more...] about France Télévisions partners ABC International
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francetv distribution’s commitment to format distribution
francetv distribution is reaffirming its role as a distributor of programme formats, presenting tried-and-tested favourites and new concepts devised for France Télévisions. Firm favourites include the legendary game show Countdown (Des Chiffres et Des Lettres). Broadcast daily on Channel 4 for over 30 years, Countdown demonstrates the lasting popularity of French-devised formats with foreign channels. francetv distribution has just signed an agreement with ITV Studios for a further … [Read more...] about francetv distribution’s commitment to format distribution
BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
A 1 x 90’ documentary special following global superstar David Beckham on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest has been pre-sold to 14 countries around the world by BBC Worldwide ahead of its BBC One transmission on June 9. BBC Worldwide announced on June 8 that it has pre-sold David Beckham Into The Unknown to the following countries: Australia (ABC); Brazil (TV Globo); France (France Televisions); China (Alibaba); Hong Kong (TVB); USA (SHOWTIME®); Norway … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
“Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
Paris – The charm and multi-generational appeal of Charlie Chaplin continues to resonate with broadcasters and their viewers the world over as PGS Entertainment chalks up more licensing deals for the animated series Chaplin & Co. Produced by Method Animation, and commissioned by France Televisions and Rai Fiction, the series is now airing in 100+ territories. Broadcasters that have recently acquired Chaplin & Co. (104 x 6’ or 26 x 26’) include RAI in Italy, RTVE in … [Read more...] about “Chaplin & Co.” gains distribution in over 100 territories
MIPTV: PGS Entertainment secures broadcast deal for “Super 4”
Cannes – Kids programming distributor and brand manager PGS Entertainment has secured broadcast deals with Cartoon Network in Italy and Latin America for the new animated series Super 4. Inspired by Playmobil’s universe, Super 4 (52 x 11’) is produced by Method Animation and Morgen Studios, with France Télévisions as commissioning broadcaster. PGS represents the series in all territories. “Playmobil is a brand that translates to fun in all languages and in … [Read more...] about MIPTV: PGS Entertainment secures broadcast deal for “Super 4”
PGS sells “The Little Prince” S3 globally
Paris - Method Animation’s popular animated series The Little Prince is now in its third season. PGS Entertainment is introducing Season 3 to broadcasters worldwide and has already lined up pre-sales with RTBF (Belgium), ABC (Australia), Télé-Québec (Quebec, Canada), DirectSight (Ukraine), TVo (Ontario, Canada), VRT (Belgium), LRT (Lithuania), RUV (Iceland), MTV3 (Finland), Workpoint TV (Thailand) and Discovery Latin America. “The first two … [Read more...] about PGS sells “The Little Prince” S3 globally