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
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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
BBC Worldwide’s new format at MIPTV
BBC Worldwide will be bringing new formats to Cannes for MIPTV. Amongst the slate to be featured are The Speaker, a BBC production which tests the communication and improvisational skills of teenagers; Animal Showtime gives a new comic take on the BBC’s animal archive by adding a hilarious voice to the inner thoughts of a host of weird and wonderful creatures; and drama Mistresses charts the highs and lows in the love lives of four very different friends. Other formats at MIPTV include The … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s new format at MIPTV
JimJam continues to spread the magic
London - JimJam's general manager Wayne Dunsford, announced the launch on Netherlands' largest cable operator Ziggo, as well as the expansion into Russia and Bulgaria in July. JimJam is also launching into Russia and Bulgaria in July through the channel's new 'Middle East' feed. Showtime Arabia was the first to launch on this feed in April this year, while additional launches will see JimJam available in Arabic, English and Russian languages. The new feed will also expose the channel to the … [Read more...] about JimJam continues to spread the magic
Showtime Attraction nabs live performance rights to Southern Star’s Raggs
Sydney – Southern Star International has sold live performance rights to preschool series Raggs to Showtime Attractions, an Australia-based provider of children’s entertainment, for live performance shows to tour the country. Airing on the Seven Network at 11am from Monday–Friday, Raggs centers on a group of five dogs who perform in the Raggs Kids Club Band and play at their Clubhouse. The show is a mix of stories, music, dance, animation and concert performances. Raggs is … [Read more...] about Showtime Attraction nabs live performance rights to Southern Star’s Raggs
More Satisfaction from Showtime
Sydney - Showtime movie networks isn’t waiting to see how subscribers respond to its steamy new Australian drama Satisfaction: it has commissioned a second series. Created and produced by Roger Simpson and set in an upmarket brothel, Satisfaction premieres on Dec. 5 as one of the opening week attractions on spin-off channel Showcase. “It is beautifully produced with compelling scripts about a secret and intriguing world. The performances by the cast are outstanding and we look … [Read more...] about More Satisfaction from Showtime
