BBC Studios announced that it has secured international pre-sales for Universe, a five-part science series from the makers of The Planets, alongside landmark natural history series The Mating Game from Silverback Films. Universe takes viewers on an interstellar journey to places that we didn’t even know existed 10 years ago, revealing awe-inspiring wonders and recreating dramatic moments that defined Earth’s destiny – and our own. Using stunning CGI imagery, the latest scientific research, and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios secures international pre-sales for premium factual titles ‘Universe’ and ‘The Mating Game’
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HITS and HITS Movies launch on Transvision in Indonesia
Rewind Networks and Transvision are pleased to announce their new carriage agreement for the launch of Asia’s fastest-growing entertainment channels, HITS and HITS MOVIES on Transvision’s DTH, IPTV and OTT platforms including Transvision Satellite, Hi-Speed, Xstream, Xstream Seru and XGo. Starting October 1, 2021, HITS will be available on channel 300 and HITS MOVIES on Channel 101 on Transvision. Both channels will be available in HD with Bahasa Indonesia subtitles. The launch is yet another … [Read more...] about HITS and HITS Movies launch on Transvision in Indonesia
WildBear Entertainment launches new distribution arm, WildBear International
WildBear Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading producers of factual programming, today announces that it is has launched a new distribution division, WildBear International. Timed to coincide with the busy MIPCOM/autumn sales period, WildBear International’s launch slate is led by three history series, Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of WW2 (6 x 60), The World War (8 x 60) and Bomber Terror of WW2 (6 x 60); two natural history titles, World’s Most Toxic Animals (2 x 60) and Under the … [Read more...] about WildBear Entertainment launches new distribution arm, WildBear International
SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
SeaChange International, Inc. a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, and streaming platforms, has appointed Peter D. Aquino as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective. Mr. Aquino brings to SeaChange more than 30 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) industry, and enters the stage as the company transitions to tech-forward use cases for its cable and streaming customers. “With our strong balance sheet, enhanced product … [Read more...] about SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Formosa Television
Giving the audience a view of the world from the perspective of Taiwan since 1996, Formosa Television is one of Taiwan's leading broadcasters serving up top-rated content that is beloved by Chinese-speaking communities. During the 25th Asian Television Awards, the broadcaster bagged several awards such as Best News Programme, for Formosa News - Faces of the Coronavirus Fight; Best Actress in a Leading Role for Li You-Ru for her work in The Rootless; and Terrestrial Broadcaster of the … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Formosa Television
Fox Entertainment launches international unscripted format fund
FOX Entertainment and its in-house studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (FAE) have launched an international unscripted format fund to identify intellectual property for the global market, it was announced by Charlie Collier, CEO, FOX Entertainment. As part of FOX Entertainment’s strategy to build and diversify its portfolio of content and revenue streams, the fund will invest in and develop internationally originated unscripted program concepts ranging from reality-competition and variety … [Read more...] about Fox Entertainment launches international unscripted format fund