Singapore – In recent years, Asian broadcasters have tended towards format and factual TV programmes, as Asian producers localise international favourites and create original content. To cater to the region’s rising trend, Reed Exhibitions, in conjunction with Reed MIDEM (organiser of MIPCOM & MIPTV), announced the return of MIPACADEMY, to be held on December 12, as part of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) conference line-up. Themed “Create Locally for the Global … [Read more...] about Industry luminaries provide insight at MIPACADEMY
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“Caribbean Flower” rises to most watched telenovela in Portugal
One of the new items from Globo’s 2014 catalogue, Caribbean Flower has shown in Portugal its potential to conquer the audience. The show hit Portuguese screen on May 19, on the Globo channel, and was the most watched programme on all subscription TV in the country, with 139,000 viewers and 4.1% of the share. The programme, set in idyllic locations, marked the biggest debut of a telenovela on cable in the country in recent times. Caribbean Flower even exceeded the … [Read more...] about “Caribbean Flower” rises to most watched telenovela in Portugal
“Who’s Asking?” to go to France, the Netherlands and Turkey
A Prime Group (France), Flare Media (the Netherlands) and HMO (Turkey) have all acquired the rights to Armoza’s new interactive studio game show Who’s Asking?, which was launched at MIPTV. Turkey, France and Holland are growing territories for Armoza, with Turkish broadcasters airing other popular game shows from the distributor including hit game shows Still Standing and Upgrade, while France’s Canal+ has recently aired … [Read more...] about “Who’s Asking?” to go to France, the Netherlands and Turkey
Angola and Chile join list of “Voice” countries
Hilversum – After 55 successful local productions of the high profile vocal talent competition, Angola and Chile will now join the long list of Voice countries. At MIPTV, the award-winning format was sold to Banda TV in Angola, to be aired in Angola and Mozambique in the Portuguese language. The Voice was also sold to Canal 13 in Chile, where it will launch in the spring of 2015. The record-breaking show is currently being watched on every continent and airing in more than 160 countries. … [Read more...] about Angola and Chile join list of “Voice” countries
New game show wins over buyers from abroad
Paris – Following the presentation at MIPTV of the new game show Run & Buzz (distributed by NeweN Distribution) with a simulation held on April 7 in the presence of numerous buyers, 11 countries have already confirmed their interest. Options have already been laid down for the acquisition of the format in Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium. The U.S., Italy, Russia, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Greece are currently in talks. Run & Buzz is a daily family … [Read more...] about New game show wins over buyers from abroad
Electus International acquires CJ E&M’s “Crazy Market”
Los Angeles – Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced that it has acquired rights to Crazy Market from CJ E&M on April 7. The show currently airs in Korea, and the acquisition marks Electus' first deal in the country. Electus International plans to distribute the programme globally at MIPTV. Crazy Market is a game show that tests a contestant's food knowledge by challenging the individual to identify and create various foods using the five … [Read more...] about Electus International acquires CJ E&M’s “Crazy Market”