Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Latin America announced that it has acquired the rights for the new U.S. dramas Scorpion and CSI: Cyber from CBS Studios International. Both series will join AXN’s established programming lineup in early 2015. “The addition of two of the most anticipated new shows this season – Scorpion and CSI: Cyber – reinforces our commitment to keep bringing AXN’s loyal Latin American viewers a unique darkly stylish programming … [Read more...] about SPT Networks acquires U.S. drama
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Studio 100 Media renews partnership with Comarex
Cannes – Studio 100 Media GmbH has within the terms of a sub-distribution contract extended its existing partnership with global distribution company Comarex. The three year extension agreement encompasses exclusive distribution rights for Studio 100 Media’s entire catalogue within the TV and home entertainment sectors for Latin America as well non-exclusive rights for the Spanish speaking USA. Alongside new productions such as the highly popular CGI series’ Maya The Bee, Vic … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Media renews partnership with Comarex
Globo’s blockbuster premieres on MundoFox
Globo’s production Trail of Lies aired this 30 September on MundoFox’s primetime. Trail of Lies has already been licensed to air in several countries across Latin America, Africa and Europe, as one of Globo’s highlights for MIPCOM. MundoFox is the newest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., based in Los Angeles, California. Written by Walcyr Carrasco – author of several blockbuster hits such as the remake of Gabriela and The Thorn and the Rose – Trail of … [Read more...] about Globo’s blockbuster premieres on MundoFox
ZooMoo launches in Latin America
DIRECTV announced the launch of ZooMoo in Latin America. ZooMoo is the world’s first children's channel devoted entirely to the Animal World. This fully interactive channel has puppets, cartoons, games, music, puzzles and activities designed to create a unique television and educational experience for young viewers. The channel is complemented by a fully synchronized second screen application that allows ZooMoo channel viewers to automatically collect animals they encounter on the TV … [Read more...] about ZooMoo launches in Latin America
AT&T to acquire DirecTV
Dallas and El Segundo, California – AT&T and DirecTV announced on May 18 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire DirecTV in a stock-and-cash transaction for US$95 per share based on AT&T’s closing price on May 16, resulting in an estimated price of US$48.5 billion. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both companies. The transaction combines complementary strengths to create a unique new … [Read more...] about AT&T to acquire DirecTV
Cartoon Network Latam acquires new episodes of “Sendokai Champions”
Madrid – Nottingham Forest and Cartoon Network Latin America have signed a new deal for new episodes of Sendokai Champions, which has begun airing since May 13 in more than 50 countries in Latin America. The new episodes of Sendokai Champions will broadcast as part of Copa Toon month, organised by the channel. Cartoon Network premiered the first episodes of the series in June 2013, during the Copa Toon 2013. Sendokai Champions This time, the four heroes Zak, Cloe, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Latam acquires new episodes of “Sendokai Champions”
