International news channel i24NEWS has begun broadcasting in Israel. The channel, which broadcasts international news from the heart of the Middle East to the world, recently received the approval of the Cable Council to broadcast in Israel.
Global content and media producer and distributor Keshet International 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.
Israel’s Keshet 12 has recommissioned When Heroes Fly, following record ratings that saw the Canneseries-winning drama beat reality show Big Brother in the same time slot. It also becomes the most watched drama since Channel 2’s split last November, and the most successful drama of all time on online platform MAKO.
Armoza Formats’ prime time singing competition, The Four, has been licenced for local adaptation in Israel by TV network Reshet 13.
MTV India licences Armoza Formats’ hit game show, Still Standing.
Keshet Media Group is the media conglomerate that encompasses Keshet Broadcasting, producing hours upon hours of programming for one of Israel’s biggest networks, Channel 2 as well as licensing it to numerous international VOD and linear outlets. Keshet Broadcasting has consistently dominated ratings and market share, with daily TV reaching 70% of households and an average prime time share of 38%.
Beyond Israel, however, Keshet’s international presence is expanding with a successful global acquisition, distribution and production arm, Keshet International (KI). Alon Shtruzman sits at the helm of the mega-content-creation and distribution factory, seeking opportunity for content to start life outside of Israel and is looking to expand KI’s portfolio in Asia. K. Dass reports.
Armoza Formats’ docu-reality Connected has now been commissioned for a fourth season of 28 episodes on Finland’s MTV.
Keshet International launches highly anticipated C4/AMC comedy drama Loaded and Gripping Real-Life True-Crime Series World’s Most Evil Killers.
Armoza Formats has a new lineup of 6 shows for MIPTV which include a diverse slate of new formats.
Keshet Media Group presented with Leadership and Innovation Award from Israel.
