NBC Entertainment is partnering with Keshet Studios, the recently launched L.A.-based subsidiary of Keshet International (KI) that oversees KI’s scripted programming activities in the U.S., on a first-look programming deal for the network that also includes a co-production pact for scripted fare with NBC’s sibling studio, Universal Television. The announcement was made by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. … [Read more...] about NBC partners Keshet Studios
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Comedy Central Africa secures Deal With It U.S.
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has sold seasons one and two (28 x 30') of its finished U.S. hidden camera show, Deal With It to Viacom International Media Networks' Comedy Central Africa (which reaches more than 50 territories in sub-Saharan Africa). Following an earlier sale to Comedy Central UK which is already airing the laugh-out-loud series, and an extended second season on TBS, Deal With It has proved … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Africa secures Deal With It U.S.
BOOM!’ gets noisy in Asia
Cannes – Keshet International’s tension-filled, colorful game show BOOM! has been sold to Asia for the first time. Bayon Radio and Television Cambodia has commissioned a substantial number of episodes of the show to run in a weekly slot on Bayon TV from summer 2015. The show will be produced in house. Another local version of BOOM! is soon to go into production for America TV Peru. It will be produced in house and will begin airing on the channel in the last … [Read more...] about BOOM!’ gets noisy in Asia
Keshet International unveils new game show
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, unveiled its exciting new trivia game show, Trade Up and comedy format Imported. Both will launch at MIPTV 2015. Trade Up is a trivia game show of risk and reward which can earn families the ride of their lives. Arriving at a huge hangar with various cars of increasing value, two families go head to head to win their dream car. Already seated in the car they want to drive home, each family must work together to … [Read more...] about Keshet International unveils new game show
Keshet International hires Sebastian Burkhardt
In his new role, Sebastian Burkhardt will be tasked with identifying and executing new business opportunities for the company, including co-productions and deficit financing as well as acquiring third party formats and finished programming for distribution. He will also spearhead the company’s push into finished programming and maximise its sales potential across all platforms. Burkhardt will report to KI’s Managing Director Distribution Keren Shahar. … [Read more...] about Keshet International hires Sebastian Burkhardt
Zone 3 remakes “Girlfri3nds”
Keshet International (KI) has sold its reality dating format Girlfri3nds in French-speaking Canada. A local adaptation of the series will be produced by production company ZONE 3 for Bell Media-owned youth channel VRAK, which also successfully broadcasts the Quebec adaptation of another Keshet's format Deal With It. The deal, which was brokered by KI Sales Director Cynthia Kennedy, sees a 16 x 30’ series soon to begin production with a view to launch on 23 April, at prime time. In a local … [Read more...] about Zone 3 remakes “Girlfri3nds”