Eyeworks format Celebrity Splash has added another major TV market to the list of licensees. Jeff Goldman, Co-MD of Eyeworks International Distribution, said, “We are truly excited to see the local adaptation of Celebrity Splash in South Korea, one of the most advanced and impressive television markets. No doubt it will bring MBC impressive ratings and awe the Korean audience as our other partners’ versions have around the world.” Celebrity … [Read more...] about “Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
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Australia’s SBS appoints new commissioning head
SBS has announced that it has appointed Alison Sharman to the new position of Head of Commissioning. Sharman was previously Director of Factual and Daytime for ITV since 2006, leading the transformation of the daytime schedule and restoring ITV’s factual reputation by attracting some of the best filmmakers and producers in the UK to the channel. SBS Director of Television and Online Content Tony Iffland said, “Sharman joins SBS at an exciting time as we seek to build on our … [Read more...] about Australia’s SBS appoints new commissioning head
ITV Studios Global Entertainment appoints Vivid as master toy partner for “Thunderbirds are Go!”
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has appointed Vivid as its master toy partner in Europe, Australia and New Zealand for Thunderbirds are Go! (working title), the new children’s television series co-produced by ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures in association with Weta Workshop, is set to premiere in 2015. Vivid will produce a range of Thunderbirds are Go! toys including figurines and vehicles; play sets; die cast models; role play and dress up toys; construction toys; board games … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment appoints Vivid as master toy partner for “Thunderbirds are Go!”
All about ITV choice
Q: Why the rebrand? A: The aim of the ITV rebrand was to strengthen relationships with our viewers in 42 markets in Asia and the Middle East. The channels have been running for a few years now and since 2010 we’ve been building a pretty strong audience and we are expecting that the rebrand from Granada to Choice will help us build even stronger relationships with our fans and audiences, and ultimately to introduce the channel to new audiences as well. We’re planning quite a few … [Read more...] about All about ITV choice
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Q: Which genres of formats do you feel will still be popular/ less popular this year? A: Clients no longer approach us requesting specific genres any more; instead broadcasters are looking for something smart and cost-effective with an unusual twist to the concept, which will receive good ratings and sponsorship. Q: Which genre of formats do you see increased interest? A: As societies become more complex and people’s lives become complicated, a lot of people are becoming interested in the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios Global Entertainment
ITV Studios brings back “Saturday Night Takeaway” for MIPTV 2013
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is bringing a refreshed version of ITV Studios’ primetime entertainment format Saturday Night Takeaway to MIPTV 2013, after the show successfully returned on ITV in the UK on February 23, with a peak audience of 8.1 million and averaging 7.1 million across the show, making it the most watched programme of the night and ITV's highest rating Saturday night show so far this year. “Saturday Night Takeaway is a proven international hit format … [Read more...] about ITV Studios brings back “Saturday Night Takeaway” for MIPTV 2013
