CNN is launching a new Digital Leadership programme that will provide journalists and executives from CNN's partners worldwide the very latest technological innovations in newsgathering and production. The inaugural Digital Leadership intake, starting on July 7, will see participants from countries including the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brazil, Israel, Bahrain, France and Germany, immersed in CNN's digital experience and expertise so they can empower their organisations with more effective … [Read more...] about CNN launches Digital Leadership programme for its global partners
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Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
Banijay Productions France, a Banijay Group company, and BBC Worldwide Productions France will co-produce the classic game show The Weakest Link for French DTT channel D8. The new commission marks the return of the format to French screens after a successful six-year run on TF1. It will launch under the French title Le Maillon Faible, with well-known French journalist, TV and radio personality Julien Courbet (Sans aucun doute) presenting. BBC Worldwide has licensed the The … [Read more...] about Banijay Productions France and BBC Worldwide Productions France co-produce “The Weakest Link”
CBS Studios International and M6 extend multi-year programming agreement
CBS Studios International and France’s M6 announced on June 10 an extension of their multi-year volume agreement to bring CBS's hit network series to French audiences. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The agreement continues the long-standing programming partnership between CBS Studios International and M6 that began in 2003 when M6 acquired the top-rated series NCIS. Other CBS series that have performed well for M6 are Hawaii Five-0, Elementary and NCIS: Los … [Read more...] about CBS Studios International and M6 extend multi-year programming agreement
Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc. plans to significantly expand in Europe later this year, offering a wide-range of entertainment for a low monthly price in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Upon launch, broadband users in these countries can subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of Hollywood, local and global TV series and movies, including critically-acclaimed Netflix original series, whenever and wherever they like on TVs, … [Read more...] about Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
“The Returned” secures Scandinavian sales
Zodiak Rights, the distribution arm of Zodiak Media, has announced a raft of deals in Scandinavia for The Returned, the 8 x 60’ 2013 International EMMY® winner hit drama series, produced by Haut et Court TV for CANAL+ Original Creation. Public channels YLE in Finland and NRK in Norway have acquired The Returned, the series described as “one of the most intriguing, utterly original offerings of the year” by The Hollywood Reporter. In Iceland, the series … [Read more...] about “The Returned” secures Scandinavian sales
41st International Emmy nominees announced
Cannes – Nominations for the 41st International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at MIPCOM. There are 36 nominees in 9 categories. Nominations span 19 countries: Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. "Every year, the global television … [Read more...] about 41st International Emmy nominees announced
