BenoÎt Runel Zodiak Kids announced the appointment of BenoÎt Runel as Managing Director Zodiak Kids for France in a new position overseeing French production companies Marathon Media and Télé Images Productions. Zodiak Kids, a division of Zodiak Media since 2011, encompasses Marathon Media and Tele Images Productions (France) and The Foundation (UK) as well as dedicated international sales and consumer products teams. This news comes as Philippe Alessandri steps down as … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids appoints Managing Director
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“CSI: CYBER” licensed in France
Los Angeles, California – CBS Studios International and French broadcaster TF1 announced a licensing deal for the exclusive first window, free-to-air broadcast rights to CSI: CYBER. The new cyber-crime drama is the latest spinoff of the highly successful global television franchise CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION. Since 2001, TF1 has been the home of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION in France, where it has grown to become a flagship series on the TF1 schedule. Internationally, the franchise … [Read more...] about “CSI: CYBER” licensed in France
TV5Monde Europe turns 30
As TV5Monde blows 30 candles, the channel that reaches over 250 million homes in the world, has never felt so young. The new on-air identity revealed last autumn reflects the pillars of the channel: vector of influence (the circle of light), diffusing culture and diversity (fresh colours) around the world (horizon line). For French is not just a language; it represents a cultural space. Over 200 million of people speak French around the world, creating a dynamic and cosmopolitan group. For them, … [Read more...] about TV5Monde Europe turns 30
CBS Studios International announces deals at MIPCOM
Cannes, France – CBS Studios International announced agreements with broadcasters from around the world for the broadcast rights to the latest additions of the television franchises, NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber. The new spinoffs will be licensed in more than 200 international markets. NCIS: New Orleans has been licensed by M6 in France, Prosiebensat.1 Group in Germany, Channel 5 in the UK, RAI in Italy, Shaw in Canada, Network Ten in Australia (where it recently premiered as the #2 … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International announces deals at MIPCOM
BBC Worldwide sells “Happy Valley” to seven international broadcasters
BBC Worldwide announced that it has sold the popular British drama series Happy Valley to the seven international broadcasters: Australia (ABC); Finland (YLE Finland); France (Canal +); Iceland (RUV); New Zealand (TVNZ); Norway (NRK) and Sweden (SVT). Starring Sarah Lancashire (Last Tango in Halifax, The Paradise), Happy Valley is a compelling six-part drama written by Sally Wainwright (Last Tango in Halifax,Scott & Bailey). It revolves around the personal and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells “Happy Valley” to seven international broadcasters
“Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
BBC Worldwide announced on July 18 its first format deal with Danish terrestrial broadcaster TV2 Fri who will produce their own version of Sewing Bee. The format from Love Productions, who also created The Great Bake Off, follows a nationwide competition to find the country’s best amateur sewer via tense, time-limited challenges and is licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Suzanne Kendrick, Acting Head of Formats BBC Worldwide said, “It’s great that … [Read more...] about “Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark