Connecticut, U.S. – CABLEready has closed a series of global sales agreement, which has collectively exceeded 170 hours of programming. Titles which have been sold include Lost Treasure Hunters (6 x 60) to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India); Inside The Actors Studio (50 x 60, 10 x 120) to Sky (New Zealand) - including the 250th Episode Special and episodes featuring Tina Fey and Liam Neeson; 2013 Tony Awards to ABS-CBN Creative Programmes Inc. (Philippines) and NHK (Japan); as well as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
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ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will mark the thirteenth and final series of their long-running crime drama, Poirot, by presenting the star of the series, David Suchet, at MIPTV. Produced by ITV Studios, Poirot Series 13 (5 x 120’) will debut this MIPTV, bringing the number of episodes available to the international market place to 71. ITVS GE will celebrate the series’ Grand Finale by bringing David Suchet, who has played Hercule Poirot in all 13 series, to meet press and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
First International Emmy Kids Awards winners announced
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the winners of the first International Emmy Kids Awards. The winning programmes are from Argentina, Japan, Norway and the United Kingdom. The winners are: Japan’s Junior High School Diaries: Harmony of Two (Kids: Series); Norway’s Energy Survival (Kids: Non-Scripted Entertainment); Argentina’s El Jardín de Clarilú (Kids: Pre-School); and the UK’s Newsround-My Autism … [Read more...] about First International Emmy Kids Awards winners announced
The Tokyo TV Forum returns for its second year
Tokyo – The Tokyo TV Forum, which made its debut last year, is returning this December to feature 25 documentary projects by Japanese producers, which will be presented to 30 decision makers from around the world. In addition to the Japanese projects, several Asian projects will join the pitch. Tokyo TV Forum (TTVF) 2011 gained widespread attention and was a success, marking Japan’s first documentary pitching sessions. TTVF 2012 will again be hosted by the Association of All … [Read more...] about The Tokyo TV Forum returns for its second year
NHK WORLD TV now available for Android smartphones in Japan
Tokyo – NHK has launched a LIVEâ€streaming application of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international English TV channel, for Android smartphones used in Japan. In February, the channel started providing apps for Android OS overseas. The new service for domestic smartphones will allow a wider number of people living in Japan to enjoy NHK WORLD TV shows LIVE. NHK WORLD TV’s LIVEâ€streaming has been available on its website or via iPhone and iPad in Japan and overseas to make it easier … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV now available for Android smartphones in Japan
MIPCOM: NHK and NHNZ greenlight blue chip series Life Force II
Cannes – NHK and NHNZ announced during the "We believe in The Magical Spell of Docs" cocktail reception at MIPCOM that they have greenlit the major blueâ€chip science/natural history series, Life Force II. Life Force II builds on the worldwide success of Life Force I, a six part series coâ€produced by NHK, NHNZ, France Télévisions, Science Channel and Animal Planet and distributed by Off the Fence. Life Force I premiered in early 2011. The series was sold to territories … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NHK and NHNZ greenlight blue chip series Life Force II
