Cannes – SCRIPPS-owned Food Network Asia has announced new carriage deals across Asia, increasing the number of territories launched in to six. The announcement was made by Hud Woodle, General Manager, Food Network Asia, at a press dinner reception organised by SCRIPPS at MIPCOM 2012. The following are the three carriages announced. Malaysia Already on Astro’s B.Yond HD in Malaysia, Food Network Asia, which was previously a 12-hour branded block (9am – 9pm), made the switch to … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Food Network Asia announces more carriage deals in Asia
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MIPCOM: Heilongjiang Longmedia Group and FCCE China launch Entertainment Experience
FCCE China and Heilongjiang Longmedia Group have announced that Entertainment Experience, a 39-week cross media/ multi-platform format, will air in China in March 2013. Originally a Dutch format, Entertainment Experience has been a great success in The Netherlands. The project combines a TV series, social media and undiscovered talent before ending with two movies. Entertainment Experience can be followed in real time through Interactive TV, VOD, Social Media and Website. The public can sign up … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Heilongjiang Longmedia Group and FCCE China launch Entertainment Experience
MIPCOM: ITVGSE secures sales for dramas
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVSGE) has secured a raft of deals for three of its major international drama series: Mr Selfridge, Falcón and Endeavour. Highly anticipated ITV Studios period drama Mr Selfridge (1x90’ + 9x60’) has been pre-sold to Ireland’s TV3, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK and Finnish public broadcaster YLE. These pre-sales follow the previous deals secured for the drama with MASTERPIECE on PBS in the USA, the Seven … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: ITVGSE secures sales for dramas
MIPCOM: Armoza announces new makeover format
Cannes – Armoza Formats has acquired international distribution rights to a new reality format starring Britain's favourite straight-talking style experts, Trinny and Susannah. Based on an Israeli programme produced by Abot Hameiri Productions for Channel 10, the makeover series Trinny and Susannah: Inside Out features the famous fashionistas working with fashion-challenged pairs to transform their bodies and their souls. Trinny and Susannah: Inside Out is scheduled to make its … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Armoza announces new makeover format
Telemundo inks distribution deal with Reset TV
Miami – Telemundo Internacional scored another programming coup with the signing of a major distribution deal with Reset TV. Reset TV is the brainchild of Toni Cruz and Josep Maria Mainat, the creators of popular entertainment formats such as Junior Hits, Crazy Little People, Let’s Dance, and The Perfect Double. Telemundo will present its lineup of new entertainment content, featuring music contests, games, comedy and reality at MIPCOM, the world’s largest entertainment content … [Read more...] about Telemundo inks distribution deal with Reset TV
MIPCOM: Malaysia announces US$30M worth of deals
Cannes – On the first day of MIPCOM 2012, His Excellency Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin Siaraf, Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture announced 12 deals worth US$30 million during the Creative Malaysia Networking Reception. In an interview with TV ASIA Plus during the event, H.E. Dato’ Sri Kamaruddin said this is a milestone to move forward and further promote the creative content industry in Malaysia. He added: “This year is the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia announces US$30M worth of deals