HBO Nordic has bought the exclusive rights for Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland for first run of all new Showtime original series including the new John Logan, Pippa Harris and Sam Mendes executive-produced thriller series Penny Dreadful and drama series Ray Donovan and The Affair. In addition, HBO Nordic has acquired rights to air a large number of Showtime library titles including Dexter, Californication and Nurse Jackie. The first of the new … [Read more...] about HBO Nordic closes multi-year licensing deal with CBS Studios
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Scott Koondel named to broader role at CBS Corporation
New York — Scott Koondel has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Content Licensing Officer for CBS Corporation. In this new role, Koondel will be responsible for developing and executing a coordinated company strategy designed to maximise revenue from the licensing and distribution of content from all of the company’s business units, including CBS Studios, CBS Television Network, CBS News, SHOWTIME, CBS Films and CBS Interactive. In addition, Koondel will also seek … [Read more...] about Scott Koondel named to broader role at CBS Corporation
Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Sydney, Australia – Accedo, the enabler of Smart TV and IPTV solutions, has helped FOXTEL launch their first connected TV application in Australia by designing and developing the FOXTEL on Internet TV application for Samsung’s Smart TV platform. FOXTEL on Internet TV will allow its users to enjoy FOXTEL without the need for installation, lock-in contract or FOXTEL set-top box. The application offers Australian viewers direct access to a selection of 30 live FOXTEL channels, including … [Read more...] about Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Secret revealed
Chilean public broadcaster TVN has ordered a primetime Spanish version of UK series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, originally produced by Endemol-owned Tiger Aspect. This will be the first remake of the series, which has been a success for UK digital channel ITV2. The original version has been sold to more than 30 countries worldwide, becoming a hit on networks such as Showtime in the US. The Chilean version, titled Belle de Jour, chronicles the real life diaries of Belle, a high class escort. … [Read more...] about Secret revealed
Episodes scores a Hat Trick
Cannes – Hat Trick International (HTI) has sold series one and two of its prime-time comedy Episodes to Japan pay TV channel WOWOW. Series one will air on the channel in November this year while series two will air in 2012 after its premiere on Showtime in the US and BBC Two in the UK. The comedy, which stars Matt LeBlanc playing an outrageous version of himself, has been acquired by broadcasters throughout the world with season one selling to more than 180 countries. The second season is … [Read more...] about Episodes scores a Hat Trick
E-Vision expands HD channels; plans move into 3DTV
E-Vision plans to expand its HD channels from the current nine channels being offered to about 20 channels by the end of this year. It also said it was exploring 3D TV techology as part of a package of new services for customers. Other new features provided by E-Vision include five catch up TV channels that will offer customers the opportunity to enjoy TV programmes which they might have missed. E-Vision currently offers more than 300 TV channels, in 21 different languages, ranging from sports … [Read more...] about E-Vision expands HD channels; plans move into 3DTV
