UK - Pinewood Studios, the home of many international blockbuster films and movie classics, is to be acquired in a deal that value the company at £323.3 million (€383.7m). Further to the announcement on 28 July 2016, the boards of Bidco and Pinewood are pleased to announce that Bidco has satisfied its financing pre-condition and accordingly Bidco and Pinewood have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition pursuant to which Bidco, a newly-incorporated company indirectly … [Read more...] about Bidco acquires Pinewood UK
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90 Seconds celebrates 900,000 minutes
Singapore-: 90 Seconds is celebrating an incredible 900,000 minutes of video produced and its first anniversary in Singapore. The company has worked with over 50 major brands and agencies in Singapore including Singtel, DBS, UOB, PayPal, ANZ, Microsoft, HP, BBDO, JLL, Accenture and a host of others. 90 Seconds strips back the complexity of video production, giving brands and agencies access to a marketplace of creatives, and an automated, end-to-end suite of workflow tools.The 90 Seconds … [Read more...] about 90 Seconds celebrates 900,000 minutes
Celebrity Car Wars in production
Singapore– A+E Networks Asia has began its production on a brand new reality entertainment series, Celebrity Car Wars for HISTORY Asia. Produced by Active TV, Celebrity Car Wars sees six celebrities from the region face off in a series of highly entertaining driving challenges. To get them up to speed, the celebrities will be coached by racecar professionals through a variety of stunts designed to test their skill and patience behind the wheel. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Car Wars in production
MIPTV: BBC Worldwide collaborates with ZDF again
Cannes – BBC Worldwide announced on April 8 that German public service broadcaster ZDF will be co-producers of One Planet, a forthcoming new landmark series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit. The deal sees a continuation of BBC Worldwide’s successful affiliation with ZDF following their previous co-production of the critically acclaimed natural history series Frozen Planet. One Planet (6 x 60’), produced by Emmy award-winning producer Vanessa Berlowitz (Planet Earth, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BBC Worldwide collaborates with ZDF again
MIPTV: Malaysia to produce and adapt “Hi-5” format
Cannes – Hi-5 World has announced that they will be entering into a co-production venture with KRU Studios to produce a localised Hi-5 in Malaysia. Plans are underway to co-produce the 2nd Asian adaptation of the popular children’s programme in Bahasa Malaysia. The 1st year will start with 25 episodes. TV production is slated to start in July 2014 and is set to air around the 3rd quarter of 2014. Hi-5 World will involve top production personnel from Australia to work on the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Malaysia to produce and adapt “Hi-5” format
David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America
Cannes – Banijay Group is partnering with former Endemol North America head David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America, a new entertainment company based in Los Angeles to develop original content across multiple genres for the North American market. Goldberg will serve as CEO, Banijay Studios North America; and as Banijay Group President, where he will oversee the Group's further expansion into English language territories and Latin America. Goldberg will be based in Los … [Read more...] about David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America
