Shine International and FOX International Channels (FIC) have announced a global deal for The Bridge. The deal grants FIC first-window pay broadcast rights across the group’s international footprint, and enters the entities into a co-financing partnership. As announced earlier this month, The Bridge was picked up to series by FX for a 2013 debut. The deal was brokered at the script level between Nadine Nohr, CEO of Shine International and FIC’s Global Scripted Programming team. It … [Read more...] about Shine International and Fox International Channels sign worldwide deal for “The Bridge”
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News Corporation to separate entertainment and publishing businesses
New York - News Corporation has announced that it intends to pursue the separation of its publishing and media and entertainment businesses into two distinct publicly traded companies. Upon the closing of this transaction, shareholders will hold interests in both newly-formed companies. The proposed transaction will create a global media and entertainment company, encompassing News Corporation's broadcast and worldwide cable networks, leading film and television production studios, … [Read more...] about News Corporation to separate entertainment and publishing businesses
Golden rewards
HBO Asia and Fox International Channels (FIC) were the biggest winners among Pay-TV operators in Asia at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. HBO received three wins for Mildred Pierce, Game of Thrones and Enlightened in the respective categories of; Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV; and Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series. Modern Family and … [Read more...] about Golden rewards
StarHub increases offerings
Singapore – StarHub’s VOD service, On Demand, is expanding its content offerings, with the Pay-TV operator entering new licensing agreements with three new studios. This deal includes current and archived movies from 20th Century Fox, NBCUniversal and Walt Disney Studios; HD content from Disney, NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Television; and movie debuts the same day as their DVD release. The operator, along with Fox International Channels (FIC), also announced that the FX and tvN … [Read more...] about StarHub increases offerings
FX and FOXCRIME favorites earn 29 Emmy nominations
Asia - FX favorite Mad Men, winner of last year's Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, has earned 16 nominations for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009 to again top the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' strongly contended drama category. The acclaimed show received nods for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor (Jon Hamm), Lead Actress (Elisabeth Moss), Supporting Actor (John Slattery), Writing, Directing and Cinematography, and more. Mad Men depicts the Madison Avenue advertising agencies … [Read more...] about FX and FOXCRIME favorites earn 29 Emmy nominations
