Endemol will introduce a slate of new formats at MIPCOM taking place from October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Endemol UK’s three new formats include: The Kids Are All Right, a new primetime entertainment show that pits a team of adults against child prodigies in mental and pysical challenges for a cash prize; Balls of Gold (Golden Balls on ITV1 in UK), a game show that topped rankings for daytime launch this year across all UK channels and took the highest rating in its slot amongst all UK … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
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David Gyngell returns to Nine as CEO
Sydney- In a Lazarus-like comeback, David Gyngell is returning from Los Angeles, where he has headed Granada's North American operations, to the Nine Network as chief executive officer. Thus he resumes a job he held until quitting several years ago after a row with senior executives at Nine's then owners, Publishing & Broadcasting Limited. PBL has since sold 75% of Nine to private equity firm CVC, clearing the way for Gyngell to take the reins of the network as it fights to regain ratings … [Read more...] about David Gyngell returns to Nine as CEO
Australia’s third top model to take the Runway to LA
Sydney- In the footsteps of Australia's Next Top Model, pay TV channel Fox8 has commissioned Granada to produce Runway to LA, a five-part observational reality series. Runway to LA will follow the journey of Jordan Loukas, the people’s choice winner (but third placed overall) in this year’s Australia’s Next Top Model, as she’s challenged to see if she has what it takes to succeed in the international fashion world. Charlotte Dawson, a feisty Australia’s Next Top … [Read more...] about Australia’s third top model to take the Runway to LA
Gloves are on for The Contender Asia
Singapore – The opening fight of Muay Thai boxing for the 15-episode series was filmed Wednesday night at ‘The Contender House’ in front of an invited audience. Those 400-people ringside signed non-disclosure agreements, with the same expected of fight-goers for the two fights per week, Wednesday and Saturday nights, for the next seven weeks. Series will air on pan-regional channel AXN from December 2007, with deals to sell the show in Europe and the US still pending. Riaz … [Read more...] about Gloves are on for The Contender Asia
TV One Pakistan chooses ENPS for new dedicated news channel
TV One Pakistan has selected ENPS - Associated Press’ news production system – to expand its broadcasting operation with a new 24-hour news channel, News One. Based in Karachi, TV One is a popular entertainment channel that brings dramas, soaps and lifestyle programs to the people of Pakistan, as well as to the Urdu-speaking community across the world. Previously, five-minute news bulletins every hour kept its audience up-to-date with current affairs, but now a dedicated news channel … [Read more...] about TV One Pakistan chooses ENPS for new dedicated news channel
How Discovery Networks Asia “sold” Everest
Overview Channels Discovery Networks Asia is the Asian division of Discovery Communications, the number-one non-fiction media company, dedicated to educating and providing people with the opportunity to explore, appreciate and learn about the world’s richness and diversity. Through TV and digital media, Discovery’s 100-plus worldwide networks include Discovery Channel Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery HD, reaching over 1.5 million cumulative subscribers. In Asia-Pacific, … [Read more...] about How Discovery Networks Asia “sold” Everest