Singapore – The International Networks division of NBCUniversal International Television announced that E! Entertainment Television is refreshing its logo, on-air look and tagline in Asia and around the world. The all-new E! will be revealed across the region on 23 September 2012. The channel’s new look and logo, “Pop of Culture” tagline and talent-driven brand campaign help bring this to life, evolving and extending the E! brand. E! also welcomes new shows including … [Read more...] about E! Entertainment Television refreshes look and tagline
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NBCU International Television names Chris Shaw as SVP Global Ad Sales
London, August 29, 2012 – NBCUniversal International Television has named a key commercial role on the central team, appointing Chris Shaw as Senior Vice President, Global Ad Sales for its channels’ division. In this newly created role, Shaw, to be based in London, will work with local ad sales teams to drive revenues and maximise opportunities for advertisers across NBCUniversal International’s core pay-TV brands. Immediately prior to taking on this role, Shaw was Managing … [Read more...] about NBCU International Television names Chris Shaw as SVP Global Ad Sales
London Olympics on NBC breaks ratings record
London – Around 219.4 million Americans watched the London Olympics on the networks of NBCUniversal, setting the record as the most-watched event in U.S. television history, surpassing the 2008 Beijing Olympics (215 million), according to data available today from The Nielsen Company. NBCUniversal presented its 13th Olympics with 5,535 hours of coverage across NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, Telemundo, NBCOlympics.com, two specialty channels, and the first-ever 3D platform, … [Read more...] about London Olympics on NBC breaks ratings record
NBC enters co-production remake of Dracula
Universal City, California, and London – NBC and Sky Living HD have announced the co-production of Dracula, a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors, Elvis) in the title role. Dracula is from the producers behind the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning series Downton Abbey. Carnival Films & Television, along with Flame Ventures and Playground, will begin production later this year. The … [Read more...] about NBC enters co-production remake of Dracula
Jennifer Hudson to guest star on NBC’s Smash
Universal City – NBC’s second season of Smash will feature Jennifer Hudson, Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy-winning actress-singer. Hudson will portray Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty). Hudson’s singing and acting career soared with her starring role as Effie White in the 2006 feature film Dreamgirls. She was also awarded with an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. … [Read more...] about Jennifer Hudson to guest star on NBC’s Smash
Gaumont Int’l Television to produce new series based on iconic character “Barbarella”
London - Gaumont International Television, the production and distribution studio based in Los Angeles and part of the European-based motion picture studio Gaumont, has announced that the company is teaming with Drive helmer Nicolas Refn and Martha De Laurentiis to bring the iconic character “Barbarella” to the small screen. The series will be based on the character created by Jean-Claude Forest and made famous in the 1968 film of the same name starring Jane Fonda. … [Read more...] about Gaumont Int’l Television to produce new series based on iconic character “Barbarella”
