Actively involved from inception, German TV network Super RTL has secured formats rights to produce a German language version of Australia-based Beyond Distribution’s History Hunters, with local hosts. Casting is currently underway for two hosts and will broadcast towards the end of 2013. Super RTL says it is hopeful that this latest collaboration with Beyond will be just as successful for them as previous Beyond titles – Kid Detectives and Backyard Science. History Hunters is an … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Super RTL picks up Beyond’s History Hunters
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Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
Beyond Distribution is set to launch 100 hours of content produced by Beyond Productions, Beyond Action and Beyond Screen Production at MIPTV. New series include social documentary series Hidden In America (6 x 60’), produced for Destination America and children’s edutainment series History Hunters (26 x 30’), commissioned by Super RTL, TV Ontario, ABC Australia and Seven Network Australia. Returning series include MythBusters 8 (30 x 60’), Dark Minds 2 (8 x … [Read more...] about Beyond launches 100 hours of in-house produced programmes
Beyond secures deal with Astro TVIQ
Beyond Distribution and educational channel Astro TVIQ have confirmed a significant deal inked at MIPCOM, whereby Astro TVIQ has secured rights to 16 children series—totalling over 230 hours—for airing in Asia. Titles included in the sale are Kid Detectives, Toybox, Get Squiggling!, Buzzy Bee & Friends, Milly Molly, Lab Rats Challenge and Wild Animal Baby Explorers. Backyard Science was also renewed, which consistently performs as one of the top shows on TVIQ. Joanne Azzopardi, … [Read more...] about Beyond secures deal with Astro TVIQ