London – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) new sitcom Kevin Can Wait has been picked up by the UK’s Channel 4 and will air on E4. In the US, Kevin Can Wait airs on CBS and debuted strongly, attracting over 13.2m viewers. Now in its 4th week, the show continues to be the #1 new comedy on Total TV and the #2 comedy overall with Adults 25-54, only behind The Big Bang Theory. Across Asia-Pacific, iQiy has picked up exclusive rights to the series in China; Viacom 18’s Comedy Central has picked up … [Read more...] about Kevin Can Wait picked up by Channel 4
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Indonesia gets HOOQ up
Indonesia- HOOQ announced that it is now available in Indonesia. Being Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, HOOQ debuts with over 35,000 hours of international and local titles. HOOQ is a start-up venture between Singtel, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros., aimed at driving the entertainment revolution and changing the way Asians consume entertainment, particularly in the emerging markets. … [Read more...] about Indonesia gets HOOQ up
Animated shows for UK
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has licensed a trio of hit animated children’s shows to UK broadcasters, as it prepares for this year’s MIPTV. Titles include Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Nerds and Monsters and Numb Chucks. Cartoonito UK presents the first season of the award-winning preschool series Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood which now airs in over 150 countries. A third season was recently approved, for a total … [Read more...] about Animated shows for UK
Sony makes new chairman appointment
Culver City, CA– Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton named Steve Mosko as Chairman, Sony Pictures Television. Previously President, Sony Pictures Television, Mosko will continue to oversee all television operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, reporting to Lynton. A Sony Pictures Entertainment executive for more than two decades, Mosko oversees global television production, distribution of feature film and television content, … [Read more...] about Sony makes new chairman appointment
BBC and Sony launch a factual channel
Sony Pictures Television's India unit Multi Screen Media and BBC Worldwide have partnered to launch Sony BBC Earth. The new premium factual channel is a first for BBC Worldwide in launching a co-branded channel with a local partner. The channel will broadcast in HD and will be available in Tamil, English and Hindi across India. BBC Worldwide has been rebuilding its India presence after it pulled the plug on two of its channels here, BBC Entertainment and kids channel CBeebies, in 2012 after five … [Read more...] about BBC and Sony launch a factual channel
Sony Channel to launch on StarHub
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia and StarHub jointly announced the renewal of the carriage deal for SPT Networks’ channels on StarHub TV in Singapore. The deal brings Sony Channel, which features the best of Hollywood drama, comedy and lifestyle entertainment, to subscribers for the first time and joins its leading sister networks AXN, ONE and Animax on StarHub TV. “As Singapore's leading pay TV operator, we always seek to satisfy our customers’ … [Read more...] about Sony Channel to launch on StarHub
