Endemol Shine Group announced that factual hit Hunted has been sold to Russia. NTV Channel in Russia has commissioned a first series of Hunted, which sees groups of ordinary people go on the run, while a crack team of some of the world’s best investigators tracks them down. Produced by Weit Media, the primetime series will dramatically explore the scale of the surveillance state’s all-seeing gaze. The original social experiment will follow the fugitives every step of the way. Created … [Read more...] about Hunted makes Russian debut
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Russia’s new films and TV series
Moscow – Russian cinema new (2014) line up and project at the production stage is having a high commercial potential and focused in wide international audience. Russian comedy, big-budget historical costume series, action films, and full-length animations for family viewing have the greatest demand among foreign buyers. Bazelevs Distribution announced its debut on the Israeli market as direct distributor. A new comedy Kiss Them All 2 will be the first Bazelevs release of that kind. The … [Read more...] about Russia’s new films and TV series
Rossiya 1 commissions “I Can Do That!”
Russian public broadcaster, Rossiya 1, has licensed Armoza’s prime time studio entertainment show I Can Do That! in partnership with Weit Media. Already entering production, the show is set to air on 12 October. The host of the Russian adaptation will be famous Russian singer and actor Timur Rodriguez, while well-known sports caster, Vladimir Stognienko, will also act as host and commentator. The all-star cast of participants will range from actresses and singers to painters and … [Read more...] about Rossiya 1 commissions “I Can Do That!”
“Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
BBC Worldwide announced on July 18 its first format deal with Danish terrestrial broadcaster TV2 Fri who will produce their own version of Sewing Bee. The format from Love Productions, who also created The Great Bake Off, follows a nationwide competition to find the country’s best amateur sewer via tense, time-limited challenges and is licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Suzanne Kendrick, Acting Head of Formats BBC Worldwide said, “It’s great that … [Read more...] about “Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
Research and Markets releases Global IPTV Forecasts to 2020 report
Dublin – Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global IPTV Forecasts" report to their offering. Covering 138 countries, the number of homes paying for IPTV will rocket to 191 million by end-2020; more than double the 90 million recorded at end-2013 and up from only 36 million at end-2010, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. The Global IPTV Forecasts report forecasts that IPTV penetration will exceed 11% of TV households by 2020; up from 5.9% in 2013 … [Read more...] about Research and Markets releases Global IPTV Forecasts to 2020 report
FCCE licenses 300 hours of new deals
Amsterdam – International distribution company FCCE announced major new deals for more than 300 hours of programming and content on June 26. The new weekly music magazine series Wall of Sound has been licensed in the U.S. to Ovation, America's only arts network. The weekly TV show features the latest news stories, album reviews, exclusive interviews and chart countdowns. The series has also been licensed to SIC Portugal, Viacom 18 India, plus broadcasters in the Middle East … [Read more...] about FCCE licenses 300 hours of new deals
