LONDON – Global content, media producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) has licensed to Televisa two additional scripted formats, Mythological Ex and The A Word, to be adapted for audiences in Mexico. These two most recent orders are part of a larger strategic multi-project partnership in which the Mexico-based media giant commits to acquire rights to adapt four of KI’s scripted formats. As with two previous deals – for the comedy dramas Loaded and Easy Money, … [Read more...] about Keshet confirms two more scripted commissions from Televisa
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Outdoor Channel launches on Singtel CAST
SINGAPORE – Outdoor Channel has announced its launch on CAST, Singtel’s OTT app that combines the flexibility of live TV and video streaming apps with on-demand entertainment in one place. Outdoor Channel joins CAST, alongside 29 other live TV channels in the Variety Plus pack. In support of the launch, Outdoor Channel will roll out a major marketing campaign with Suntec City on their multimedia screens. Gregg Creevey, Managing Director of Multi Channels Asia said: … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel launches on Singtel CAST
Alfred Haber stands tall with international sales for Elton John special
PALISADES PARK – With Elton John’s much anticipated “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour set to begin this September, Alfred Haber Distribution has announced a number of recent international sales of “Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A Grammy Salute”, the two-hour primetime special celebrating the extraordinary career of the five-time Grammy Award-winner. Key broadcasters who have signed on for this extravaganza prior to the start of the tour include: Nine Network (Australia), Rogers … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber stands tall with international sales for Elton John special
CNBC launches new technology podcast
SINGAPORE/LONDON – Leading global business and financial news network CNBC has launched a new technology podcast, titled Beyond the Valley. In the new monthly podcast series, CNBC’s international technology reporters will look beyond Silicon Valley and will explore the biggest global technology stories with some of the industry’s most prolific disrupters and entrepreneurs. The first four episodes of Beyond the Valley will focus on: cryptocurrencies, data and privacy, … [Read more...] about CNBC launches new technology podcast
BBC Global News and Hainan Airlines sign major deal
LONDON – BBC Global News and Hainan Airlines have signed a major new deal, in a special signing ceremony at the BBC’s headquarters in London to celebrate their partnership. The strategic commercial partnership will see BBC StoryWorks, the award-winning content marketing division of BBC Global News, produce digital and video content for Hainan Airlines to mark the launch of its new route and the beauty of its destinations. Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News and Yufei Wang, … [Read more...] about BBC Global News and Hainan Airlines sign major deal
MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps debut on Singtel’s CAST
SINGAPORE – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the debut of the MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps in Singapore, through Singtel’s CAST OTT video portal app that combines live TV, video streaming apps and on-demand entertainment. This marks the first time both mobile apps are made available in Asia. Both mobile apps are available for free download as MTV Play and Comedy Central Play from the Apple App Store, Google Play and can be accessed via the … [Read more...] about MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps debut on Singtel’s CAST