LONDON – European satellite broadcaster Sky and UK commercial public broadcaster Channel 4 (C4) have agreed a first-of-its-kind content partnership encompassing Formula 1 coverage and drama series Tin Star. The pact will see highlights of Formula 1 and live coverage of the Formula 1 2019 British Grand Prix shown on C4. The first season of Sky original Tin Star will also be shown on the channel later this year. As part of the agreement, selected C4 and Walter Presents … [Read more...] about Sky and C4 sign content partnership
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Fulminant start for Gomorrah II
Munich- The second season of the crime series by Sky Italia, Cattleya, Fandango and Beta Film, Gomorrah II, started with an all-time high in Italy, scoring up to 1.3 million viewers on its first night on Sky Atlantic and Sky Cinema. With a market share of 3.7%, Gomorrah II celebrated the best ratings ever for a TV series on Sky Italia. The younger audiences especially, was glued to the TV with a 6.3 % market share in the group of 15-54 years. Gomorrah II not only managed to double the … [Read more...] about Fulminant start for Gomorrah II
Zodiak Rights secures deals in Italy and Russia for “The Returned”
Zodiak Rights, the distribution wing of Zodiak Media, announced on May 15 that it has secured new deals in Italy and in Russia for The Returned, the International Emmy Award-winning drama series produced by Haut et Court TV for CANAL+ Original Creation. In Italy, Sky Italia has acquired both the first season and the adaptation rights of the thrilling drama for its newly launched pay-TV channel, Sky Atlantic. Sky Atlantic will soon be launching The Returned, date to be announced. … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures deals in Italy and Russia for “The Returned”
MIPCOM: “The Tunnel” to receive world premiere TV screening
The Tunnel Paris - MIPCOM has announced that new crime-drama The Tunnel will receive MIPCOM 2013's World Premiere TV Screening on October 7, 2013. The 10 x 60' series is a Sky Atlantic HD and CANAL+ commission. The series is bilingual – a first in broadcasting for both the UK and France. S1 is directed by Cesar-winning writer/director Dominik Moll (With a Friend Like Harry), Bafta-winning director Hettie Macdonald (White Girl), Thomas … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: “The Tunnel” to receive world premiere TV screening
BSkyB’s Sophie Turner Laing to open MIPTV’s 50th edition
Paris – MIPTV has announced that Sophie Turner Laing, Managing Director for Entertainment, News and Broadcast Services, BSkyB, will open the MIPTV 2013 Media Mastermind keynote line-up. Sophie Turner Laing has overall responsibility for Sky’s entertainment and news channels including Sky 1, Sky News, Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Movies, as well as Broadcast Operations, Network Planning and the Sky Creative Agency. “We’re delighted to welcome Sophie … [Read more...] about BSkyB’s Sophie Turner Laing to open MIPTV’s 50th edition
