LONDON – Global content and media producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) has announced a landmark deal with Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution platform, for the finished tape of the Israeli series Prisoners of War (Hatufim). This is India’s first deal for a Hebrew language series. A gripping series that inspired the Emmy award-winner Homeland, Prisoners of War is a drama about three Israeli soldiers who were captured 17 years ago while on a secret mission. … [Read more...] about Keshet International sells “Prisoners of War” to Tata Sky
Homeland
‘Think global, act local’
As the CEO of KI, what are some of your priorities now? Alon: I’m a huge believer in the phrase, ‘Think global, act local’, when it comes to content. Content is a local business, people want to watch shows in their own language. We respect local talent and believe it should take the lead on the home ground. We see Asia as one of our biggest markets today and especially now as China and India are booming in the industry. Homeland, which was based on our original drama Prisoners of War, … [Read more...] about ‘Think global, act local’
HISTORY’s SIX grows viewers in Live+3
New York, NY – HISTORY’s scripted military drama series SIX saw impressive ratings growth in Live+3 time-shifted viewing following its premiere on January 18. Across airings on HISTORY, A&E and LMN, the premiere of SIX delivered a combined Live+3 audience of 3.9 million Total Viewers (+51% vs Live+SD), 1.8 million Adults 25-54 (+63%) and 1.5 million Adults 18-49 (+60%), according to Nielsen Media Research. SIX’s premiere on HISTORY also saw strong Live+3 lifts among Adults 25-54 (+75% vs … [Read more...] about HISTORY’s SIX grows viewers in Live+3
Keshet International produces Kabbalah
Los Angeles– Keshet Studios is expanding its premium documentary slate with a 10-hour event series, the epic story of Kabbalah with Canada’s Associated Producers Ltd. and acclaimed feature film producer Robert Lantos. Rob Lee, President, Non-Fiction Programming for Keshet Studios, who is spearheading the new premium U.S. documentary slate, made the announcement. Simcha Jacobovici, President of Associated Producers Ltd., commented, "It’s an honour to team with Keshet … [Read more...] about Keshet International produces Kabbalah
iflix secures top line content deals
Kuala Lumpur – iflix announced it has entered into multiple content agreements with Hollywood’s top studios, including Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution (Fox), BBC Worldwide (BBC), and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD) to offer iflix subscribers the best in television and film programming. The catalogue deals feature award-winning TV series such as: • Fox’s Homeland and American Horror Story; • The longest running sci-fi TV show in … [Read more...] about iflix secures top line content deals
Showtime picks up “Homeland” and “The Affair”
Los Angeles, California – Showtime has picked up a second season of the critically-acclaimed new drama series The Affair and a fifth season of the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning hit series Homeland, to air 10 and 12 new episodes respectively in 2015. The announcement was made by David Nevins, President, Showtime Networks Inc. Season-to-date, Homeland season four is averaging six million weekly viewers across platforms – steadily building momentum and growing in each of its … [Read more...] about Showtime picks up “Homeland” and “The Affair”
