Victoria Justice London – FremantleMedia International announced its acquisition of the international distribution rights (excluding North America) to MTV’s new scripted thriller, Eye Candy (10 x 60’). Based on R.L. Stine’s best-selling novel, the series starring Victoria Justice is set to premiere on MTV in the U.S. on 12 January. Eye Candy centres on tech genius Lindy, played by Victoria Justice, a 21-year-old hacker with a gift for seeing clues and connections in the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia acquires “Eye Candy”
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2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Singapore – MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), hosted an epic night of music with unforgettable performances, unpredictable moments and heartfelt messages as the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards” were held LIVE at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Beyoncé welcomed MTV and the audience to her world as she built on her VMA legacy with a medley of songs from her visual album “Beyoncé.” Always the … [Read more...] about 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Ericsson to provide media and broadcast services for MTV
As a result of a new five-year agreement, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will provide media and broadcast services such as media management, playout and studio facilities management for Finnish media company MTV. Ericsson will provide these services to both MTV and other local and international customers from a purpose-built media hub in Helsinki, Finland. MTV is a Finnish media company that broadcasts news and entertainment 24 hours a day and is owned by the Swedish Bonnier Group, which is present in … [Read more...] about Ericsson to provide media and broadcast services for MTV
VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Singapore/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced on June 25 that Mark Whitehead has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s operations in Asia. In this position, which he will assume in August, Whitehead will report directly to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s President and CEO, and be based in Singapore. He will oversee all of VIMN’s brands and businesses across China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires “Punk’d”
MIPFORMATS, Cannes – FremantleMedia completed a format acquisition deal with Katalyst Network, co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg, and MTV for the international rights (excluding North America) to the hilarious, hidden-camera reality show,Punk’d on April 6. FremantleMedia will launch the title at MIPTV. Having launched on MTV in 2003, Punk’d became a breakout hit and set a new standard by which other hidden-camera shows were judged. The reality format with a twist … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires “Punk’d”
Zodiak Rights secures more format deals for “Killer Karaoke”
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has licensed the format of Zodiak Media’s Killer Karaoke in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Kazakhstan, which brings the total number of territories to air local versions to twenty-nine. Highways International Productions is producing 13 x 60’ episodes of Killer Karaoke to air in Egypt, UAE and Lebanon. Filming recently commenced in Beirut and the first episodes will air in primetime slots in Egypt on AL HAYAH TV, … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures more format deals for “Killer Karaoke”