TV5MONDE, the world's no. 1 cultural channel in French, reaching 300m households worldwide, announced its new distribution agreement with a 3rd carrier in Israel. In addition to being broadcast to over 1.5m households in Israel via HOT and YES in Israel, it now joins Partner TV, the new OTT multi-TV provider launched on June 27th by Partner Communications. Placing its confidence on the French speaking population in Israel as well as the vast Francophiles in Israel – TV5MONDE expresses its … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE inks deal with Partner Communications
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Endemol Shine Group closes new deals
Amsterdam - Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced a line-up of formats from around the world heading to MIPCOM 2016 in Cannes. Big Music Quiz, created by Shine France has just landed a first series in Italy on Rai 1. Produced by Endemol Shine Italy, the musical game show is hosted by Amadeus and will air a four- part primetime run in December. Endemol Shine Netherlands has also been commissioned by RTL4, to produce eight primetime episodes to air in … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group closes new deals
Spacecom sold for $285m
A Luxembourg-based offshoot of Beijing-based Xinwei Group has bought Spacecom of Israel (Space Communications), operators of the AMOS fleet of satellites for $285 million (€252.7m), an impressive premium of 41 percent on the stock market valuation. In a somewhat complicated three-way transaction Spacecom will ‘merge’ with Luxembourg Space Telecommunications (itself a subsidiary of Beijing Xinwei Technology Group). Luxembourg Space Telecommunication shall acquire, by way of triangle reverse … [Read more...] about Spacecom sold for $285m
Armoza Formats restructures
The Israeli independent formats’ distributor and creator Armoza Formats, has new organisational changes aimed at building stronger marketing and strategy structures. Yael Phillips, who has been leading the marketing department for the last three years, has now additionally been appointed as Head of Strategy. Meanwhile, Paula Schleider is joining the company to reinforce the marketing and public relations division. These additions come as Armoza continues to grow following strong performance over … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats restructures
Taking Asia – One Format at a Time
Frontrunner Even though many Israeli producers are already selling their content internationally, formats distributor Armoza Formats is generally acknowledged to be the frontrunner. “We were the pioneers who brought Israeli formats out of the local market to the international market because we believe in the creativity that exists within the Israeli market and saw the potential, by buying many international formats and creating a strong distribution platform that can take this content to … [Read more...] about Taking Asia – One Format at a Time
