Something Special, Seoul-based international Format agency announced that they have signed an MOU for a partnership with Korean private broadcaster MBN to represent the broadcaster for international licensing rights of formats, co-production and local production, and development. MBN, founded in 1993, is one of the top five major general programming channels in South Korea. MBN has a strong reputation for producing high-quality music shows, with music shows airing year-round, including the … [Read more...] about Something Special Korea Announces International Collaboration with Korean Broadcaster MBN
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Warner Bros. International Television Production adds Boys Like Boys to its impressive catalogue of dating formats
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), home to the world’s most successful and best-loved dating formats – including The Bachelor, First Dates and FBoy Island franchises – today announces that it has acquired its first gay relationship format, Boys Like Boys. Created by Portico Media for Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ streamer GagaOOLala, the original ten-episode series was praised for its authenticity and genuine desire to help young men find real romance. Boys Like Boys will be … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. International Television Production adds Boys Like Boys to its impressive catalogue of dating formats
Pebble upgrades Bahrain TV to Next-Generation Solutions
Pebble, the leading automation, content management, and integrated channel specialist, is pleased to announce that long-standing customer Bahrain TV has migrated its Pebble Neptune system to the latest generation of Pebble enterprise-level automation for powerful multi-channel delivery. Bahrain TV bouget is the television arm of the Ministry of Information (MI) Kingdom of Bahrain, the nation’s sole public broadcaster based in the Bahraini capital, Manama. Working alongside systems integrator … [Read more...] about Pebble upgrades Bahrain TV to Next-Generation Solutions
Yeti to uncover The Bahamas Scandals for C5
Multi award-winning indie Yeti Television today announces its commission from Channel 5 for Edward & Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal W/T (1x90’). For the first time, the documentary will uncover the scandalous lives of Edward and Wallis Simpson and their outrageous war-years spent in the Bahamas. In 1940, as the Battle of Britain raged, Edward Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII, and Wallis Simpson (the woman for whom he gave up the throne) were en-route to The Bahamas. Sent there by … [Read more...] about Yeti to uncover The Bahamas Scandals for C5
ZeeVee Partners with Alphatec to Expand Presence in India Market
ZeeVee, a global leader in AV signal distribution technology, is partnering with Mumbai-based Alphatec to further expand its presence throughout India. Alphatec is a leading distribution house for the world’s best and industry-leading professional audio and video equipment across India and an exclusive partner of the best AV brands around the world. The strategic partnership aims to simplify AV installations throughout India. Alphatec will carry ZeeVee’s full line of AV over IP and … [Read more...] about ZeeVee Partners with Alphatec to Expand Presence in India Market
Mediacorp’s meWatch Mobile App Picks up TechStorm Originals for the Young Urban Audience
TechStorm has inked yet another brand new distribution partner in Singapore with the national broadcaster’s Mediacorp’s meWatch mobile app. As part of this exciting new partnership, meWatch will stream TechStorm’s original productions, made-for-mobile series curated for Singapore’s young urban audience. “This is a perfect start for Singapore audience on Mediacorp’s meWatch streaming and mobile app to enjoy a fresh new original content slate, exclusively from TechStorm and specially curated by … [Read more...] about Mediacorp’s meWatch Mobile App Picks up TechStorm Originals for the Young Urban Audience