Doha- Al Jazeera English will provide news and programming clips on YouTube through a branded channel (http://www.youtube.com/aljazeeraenglish) on the video-sharing site. YouTube users will be able to comment on, rate, and recommend clips, as well as post their video responses to communicate with other viewers. The branded channel will also include links to Al Jazeera English's website www.aljazeera.net/english. Content available will include segments from shows such as Frost over the World, … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English goes on YouTube
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Nelvana Studio hires Marion Edwards and Derek Reeves to manage international co-productions
Cannes- Corus Entertainment's Nelvana Studios has engaged production consultants Marion Edwards and Derek Reeves to represent and manage Nelvana Studio's international co-productions. In the non-exclusive relationship, Edwards' and Reeves' responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with production partners in Europe and Asia Pacific respectively, managing international co-productions and scouting for new content. Both will report to Irene Weibel, Vice President … [Read more...] about Nelvana Studio hires Marion Edwards and Derek Reeves to manage international co-productions
Erotic Star is born
Cannes- Distraction is selling worldwide rights to Erotic Star, an Australian-originated burlesque pole dancing talent show format. Erotic Star launched on Australian pay channel Arena TV on March 24, achieving the fourth-highest ratings among subscription channels in the 11.30 pm-12 am timeslot. Created by Erotic Star Productions, the format puts a group of wannabe dancers through a series of challenges including performance skills, pole dancing ability, presentation and stamina to find the … [Read more...] about Erotic Star is born
E! Networks licenses over 325 hours of programming in Asia Pacific
Cannes- E! Networks announced licensing deals for Q1 2007 in Asia Pacific, totaling more than 325 hours of entertainment and lifestyle-themed programming. Australia's XYZnetworks licensed Versus' Holy @#%*! for Channel V, All-Star BBQ Showdown for Food Channel and Style Network's Split Ends and Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? for Arena. Thailand's True Inside network acquired series Style Her Famous; Korea's XTM channel picked up season two of Girls of the Playboy Mansion, and O'live channel … [Read more...] about E! Networks licenses over 325 hours of programming in Asia Pacific
Korean VoD provider MegaTV acquires 400 hours of Granada International
Cannes- Granada International will supply more than 400 hours of programming to KT Corporation's newly launched VoD service MegaTV in Korea in a two year deal finalized at MIPTV. The service will be available to KT's broadband customers via a monthly subscription. KT Corporation has more than 6 million internet service customers. Titles include Cracker, Prime Suspect and Agatha Christie's Marple; new reality and lifestyle programming Hell's Kitchen USA, Nanny 911, and Trinny and Susannah … [Read more...] about Korean VoD provider MegaTV acquires 400 hours of Granada International
Hallmark Channels to air Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story, and Sea
Cannes- Sparrowhawk Media, owner of the international Hallmark Channels, has acquired the two-part, four-hour mini-series Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story, from Minds Eye International. Available in 153 countries to more than 60 million viewers, Hallmark will air the mini-series across its 13 feeds in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story profiles politician Tommy Douglas, who was voted the greatest Canadian of all time for his … [Read more...] about Hallmark Channels to air Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story, and Sea
