Los Angeles, California – Showtime has picked up a second season of the critically-acclaimed new drama series The Affair and a fifth season of the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning hit series Homeland, to air 10 and 12 new episodes respectively in 2015. The announcement was made by David Nevins, President, Showtime Networks Inc. Season-to-date, Homeland season four is averaging six million weekly viewers across platforms – steadily building momentum and growing in each of its … [Read more...] about Showtime picks up “Homeland” and “The Affair”
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BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
A 1 x 90’ documentary special following global superstar David Beckham on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest has been pre-sold to 14 countries around the world by BBC Worldwide ahead of its BBC One transmission on June 9. BBC Worldwide announced on June 8 that it has pre-sold David Beckham Into The Unknown to the following countries: Australia (ABC); Brazil (TV Globo); France (France Televisions); China (Alibaba); Hong Kong (TVB); USA (SHOWTIME®); Norway … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
HBO Nordic closes multi-year licensing deal with CBS Studios
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
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
