LONDON – Global content, media producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) has licensed to Televisa two additional scripted formats, Mythological Ex and The A Word, to be adapted for audiences in Mexico. These two most recent orders are part of a larger strategic multi-project partnership in which the Mexico-based media giant commits to acquire rights to adapt four of KI’s scripted formats. As with two previous deals – for the comedy dramas Loaded and Easy Money, … [Read more...] about Keshet confirms two more scripted commissions from Televisa
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Indian adapts Keshet’s drama format
Keshet International (KI) has signed a series license deal for its award-winning drama format, Prisoners of War with Star Plus. The Indian adaptation will be produced by Emmay Entertainment and directed by Bollywood director, Nikkhil Advani. The first season of the format was the highest-rated drama of the year in Israel in 2011, achieving a 37% share (HH). Season two launched on Keshet Channel 2 in 2012, and scored a 40% average share, making it the most viewed drama of the year and peaking … [Read more...] about Indian adapts Keshet’s drama format
Keshet inks with Woodcut
Keshet International (KI) has signed a first-look distribution and development deal with Woodcut Media. Under the agreement, KI will get exclusive access to Woodcut’s new non scripted factual crime slate for worldwide distribution, building on its emerging slate of non-scripted, English language finished programming. “Teaming up with Keshet is a great move for Woodcut and we are confident this will be a fruitful alliance to further deliver our crime shows to a global audience. … [Read more...] about Keshet inks with Woodcut
Televisa acquires 4 formats
NATPE Miami- Keshet International (KI) struck a multi-project, multi-year deal with Televisa, seeing the latter acquiring the rights to remake four scripted formats from KI over the next three years. The Spanish language adaptations will be broadcasted in Mexico, with the U.S. Hispanic netork Univision also holding rights to air the series to its audience. The first format to be commissioned under the deal is Loaded, the winner of four Israeli Academy Awards. … [Read more...] about Televisa acquires 4 formats
Weekly Launches
Cathay Pacific and CNN’s global campaign CNN International announced a new global campaign with Cathay Pacific that will run for six weeks, starting 22 October. The campaign centres around the sponsorship of a series of six on-air segments titled The Trip That Changed My Life, supported by a digital campaign, video content and image galleries, as well as a social media campaign. AsiaSat first UHD channel Hong Kong–Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced … [Read more...] about Weekly Launches
Keshet’s HK office led by Gary Pudney
CASBAA, Hong Kong– Alon Shtruzman, CEO of Keshet International (KI) announced the hire of veteran Asian TV Executive Gary Pudney in the newly created position of KI Head of Asia and the opening of a new KI office in Hong Kong. The former Head of Asia Pacific at Sparks Eccho Group will report to Shtruzman and work closely with KI Sales Director for Asia and Latin America, Kelly Wright. Gary Pudney, Head of Asia, Keshet International says, “KI’s drive, ambition and enthusiasm to … [Read more...] about Keshet’s HK office led by Gary Pudney
