Shotoku Broadcast Systems has announced that NRK, the Norwegian state broadcaster and long-term customer, have gone on air from newly renovated Studios 5 and 7 featuring under-floor rail systems upgraded to Shotoku’s full SmartRail specification. In addition, NRK has added three Shotoku SmartPed robotic pedestal systems to Studio 7. Both studios have been outfitted with Shotoku’s latest Version 3 TR-XT control panels. Shotoku is a leading international manufacturer of high-quality, easy-to-use, … [Read more...] about NRK – State Broadcaster for Norway goes on air with major upgrade to existing Shotoku robotic systems
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Lineup Industries and NRK talk Taboo
Independent international distribution company Lineup Industries’ ground-breaking and multi-award-winning show Taboo, which explores the boundaries of what is considered acceptable humour, is set for broadcast in Norway following a deal with NRK which will produce the format in-house. The thought-provoking series is also going from strength to strength in other markets. The deal taking Taboo to NRK brings the number of territories airing the show to nine, with Belgium’s VRT and Denmark’s TV2 … [Read more...] about Lineup Industries and NRK talk Taboo
Zodiak Kids scores sales for The Ranch
Zodiak Kids announces a raft of sales for the 26 x 26’ second series of The Ranch, produced by Zodiak Kids Studios. The series has been acquired by TFO in Canada, Lagardere for Gulli Russia and Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Israel. Aljazeerah has picked up the show for its children and family channels, AMC Networks International for Central Europe on their channel Minimax, TV5 Monde for all French-speaking territories and Kids Zone for the Baltics. The Ranch is an epic and … [Read more...] about Zodiak Kids scores sales for The Ranch
Nordic noir drama secured on Channel 4
Channel 4’s Walter Presents has acquired the hotly anticipated Nordic Noir drama VALKYRIEN from boutique financier and distributor About Premium Content (APC). The series will premiere on Channel 4 in 2017, following which all episodes will be exclusively available on Walter Presents. Produced by Norwegian indie Tordenfilm for NRK, this 8 part-high concept series revolves around an illegal hospital, hidden in an Oslo underground station. It tells the story of a physician who fakes his … [Read more...] about Nordic noir drama secured on Channel 4
francetv’s hot docs
Following MIPTV, francetv distribution has confirmed strong interest for its international documentary catalogue. Numerous deals were closed for emblematic programmes with particular focus by international broadcasters on historical documentaries. Apocalypse: the Battle of Verdun (2x45’ and 1x90’, produced by CC&C) was just sold to Nat Geo (worldwide except France, Germany and US), NRK (Norway), RTVE (Spain), Viewcom/VRT (Belgiun), SVT (Sweden), Discovery (US) and Ceska TV (Tchech … [Read more...] about francetv’s hot docs
BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
A 1 x 90’ documentary special following global superstar David Beckham on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest has been pre-sold to 14 countries around the world by BBC Worldwide ahead of its BBC One transmission on June 9. BBC Worldwide announced on June 8 that it has pre-sold David Beckham Into The Unknown to the following countries: Australia (ABC); Brazil (TV Globo); France (France Televisions); China (Alibaba); Hong Kong (TVB); USA (SHOWTIME®); Norway … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
