A+E Networks® Global Content Sales has sold its global hit format Alone, the self-shot ultimate survival competition series that has been a critical and ratings success for eight seasons on The HISTORY® Channel in the US, to leading broadcaster SBS in Australia. The news was announced today by Glen Hansen, SVP of Content Sales Asia-Pacific at A+E Networks International. Alone Australia will see ten Australian survivalists dropped into the Australian wilderness, where they’ll be challenged by … [Read more...] about A+E Networks sells global hit format ‘Alone’ to SBS Australia
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Eccho Rights licenses ‘Threesome’ to SBS in Australia
Eccho Rights have sealed a deal with SBS in Australia for critically acclaimed Swedish young adult drama Threesome. The series will air on SBS VICELAND and the SBS On Demand service. Produced by Yellow Bird for Nordic Entertainment Group streamer Viaplay, Threesome has now been sold to a string of major international broadcasters including Channel 4 (UK), RTL (Germany), CANAL+ (France) and TVing (South Korea). “Threesome has captured the attention of international buyers and audiences, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights licenses ‘Threesome’ to SBS in Australia
Beyond Rights announces multiple deals for two-part Costa Concordia documentary
In the week that commemorates ten years since one of the worst maritime disasters in living memory, Beyond Rights announces that it has licensed ITN Productions’ two-hour investigative documentary, The Costa Concordia: Why She Sank, to several international broadcasters. In Europe, initial deals have been struck with TF1 in France, Discovery in Italy, TV2 in Norway, SVT in Sweden, RTL in the Netherlands, VTM in Belgium, Ceska TV in the Czech Republic and WP1 in Poland. While in Australia, the … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights announces multiple deals for two-part Costa Concordia documentary
Boat Rocker secures major Asia and Australia deals
Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company has announced that its Hong Kong office has secured a raft of deals with broadcasters across Asia for its productions across Kids and Family and Unscripted portfolio alongside additional catalogue sales. Further agreements have also been secured with Australian content partners, as the company continues to see rapid growth in the regions. Sales have been concluded with four Boat Rocker productions from the Kids and Family … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker secures major Asia and Australia deals
The 26th Asian Television Awards presents the winners for the Technical and Creative categories
The 26th Asian Television Awards kicked off on 10 December with the announcement of the winners for the Technical and Creative categories. Broadcast to over 500 million households across 22 countries, the Awards was also streamed through social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Weibo, and Twitter. The Awards was hosted by Paolo Del Rosario, Qin Kai Chua, Benjamin Josiah Tan, Hồ Phạm Thanh Giang, and Louise Hess. Audiences around Southeast Asia were also serenaded with … [Read more...] about The 26th Asian Television Awards presents the winners for the Technical and Creative categories
ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
ITV Studios has announced a host of deals in the Asia Pacific for scripted content across its rich catalogue, including pre-sales for brand new shows Anne, The Ipcress File, Holding, Redemption, Our House and series two of Noughts + Crosses. Shows ranging from exciting new thrillers such as World Production’s ratings hit Vigil, evergreen returning titles like Endeavour and Vera and award-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, are also among those to land across the region. Anne (World … [Read more...] about ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
