Culver City- Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has signed format deals for with Australia’s Nine Network, Chile’s Chilevision, France’s TF1 and Greece’s Mega for local versions of U.S. game show Power of 10. Also, the US version of the show was sold to On Style channel from Korea’s On Media, and Canada’s Global. The format and the US version of the series will be available at MIPCOM 2007. Created by producer Michael Davies of Who Wants to Be a … [Read more...] about SPTI clinches raft of deals for US game show Power of 10
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Foxtel on the prowl for product at MIPCOM
Sydney- Foxtel Executive Director of Television & Marketing Brian Walsh will lead a four-strong team of Foxtel execs at MIPCOM 2007, scouting for product for the platform’s owned-and-operated channels plus the latest addition to the fold, Arena. Foxtel takes management control of Arena, a female-skewed entertainment channel, on Oct. 1, in a deal with its owner XYZ Entertainment, a joint venture between Foxtel and regional satcaster Austar. “Our objective is to refine Arena and focus … [Read more...] about Foxtel on the prowl for product at MIPCOM
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire spin-off rolls out internationally
Amsterdam- Format rights to 50-50, the first spin-off from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, have been acquired by broadcasters in Japan, Australia, Italy and Greece. The new quiz, which can run weekly or daily, features contestants playing in pairs. Each must select an answer from two possible options before the question is passed over to their partner who must decide whether they agree or disagree. If they agree, the original answer is locked in, but if they disagree, they overrule their … [Read more...] about Who Wants To Be a Millionaire spin-off rolls out internationally
Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
Endemol will introduce a slate of new formats at MIPCOM, running Oct. 8 – 12 in Cannes. Endemol UK’s new formats include: The Kids Are All Right, a primetime entertainment show that pits a team of adults against child prodigies in mental and physical challenges for a cash prize; Balls of Gold (Golden Balls on ITV1 in UK), a game show that topped rankings for daytime launch this year across all UK channels and took the highest rating in its slot amongst all UK audiences; as well as … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
Caldecott Productions International takes 14 new titles to MIPCOM
Singapore– MediaCorp’s HD company, Caldecott Productions International, will bring 14 new titles to MIPCOM. Amazing Women of Asia is a series of five documentaries including The Bare-Footed Women Who Make Light, Battle for Our River, With These Two Hands, Born Female and Water, Woman & 1000 miles which highlight women who have put aside their own needs for the family, community or cause they believe in. Extraordinary Trailblazers of Asia and Little Heroes of Asia are series … [Read more...] about Caldecott Productions International takes 14 new titles to MIPCOM
Super-market sweep
Airin Zainul General Manager, Brand Management Group, 8TV Our viewers love all international shows, be it from Hollywood or the Asian region. At the same time, locally formatted shows of international franchises are also well received. However, nothing beats a homegrown programme with local relevance such as our Gol & Gincu, Sky (drama series), Ho Chak! (food magazine), Trippin’, Destinasi Bajet and Go Travel (travelogues). Ugly Betty and Princess Hours did well for syndicated programming … [Read more...] about Super-market sweep