Prime Entertainment Group inked major deal during MIPTV with Film1 for another season of its series Hollywood News Feed. The premium movie channel in the Netherlands, recently acquired by Sony Pictures Television, went for the latest season of Prime Entertainment Group’s leading series Hollywood's News Feed (52x15'), the weekly show of 15' that gives the hottest news of Hollywood and Celebrity world. Head of Sales, Alexandra Marguerite said, “We are very proud to … [Read more...] about Hollywood News Feed’ gets a second season
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HOOQ debuts in Philippines
Manila – Just one week after its establishment, HOOQ, Asia’s video-on-demand service, announced that it will kick off in the Philippines from late February in partnership with Globe Telecom. HOOQ, a start-up joint venture between Singtel, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Entertainment, will enable customers of Globe Telecom to enjoy unlimited online streaming access and an offline viewing option to Hollywood and Filipino movie and television content, via any device including … [Read more...] about HOOQ debuts in Philippines
Lifetime orders more “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles”
Pasadena, California – Lifetime has ordered two additional episodes of its new limited series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, in which Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award nominee Christina Ricci (Monster) reprises her role as the notorious murder suspect from the network’s hit original movie Lizzie Borden Took An Ax. Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Clea DuVall (Argo) also reprises her role as Lizzie’s sister, Emma, in the eight-part series, which premieres April 2015. The … [Read more...] about Lifetime orders more “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles”
“Marry Me” sold in 74 territories worldwide
Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced that it has licensed Marry Me, its new comedy from the executive producers of Happy Endings, into 74 territories across six continents. “We have had tremendous interest in Marry Me ever since our first client screening. There is a universality to this story and these characters, so we anticipate that audiences around the globe will enjoy this charming romantic comedy," said Keith Le Goy, President, International … [Read more...] about “Marry Me” sold in 74 territories worldwide
Sony Pictures Television acquires Playmaker Media
Sydney – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced the expansion of its international production business into Australia with the acquisition of Playmaker Media, an independent scripted television production company. “Playmaker is having fantastic success creating the next generation of distinctive, high quality Australian television drama. They are a great addition to our international production group and we look forward to working with David and David to continue to build their … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television acquires Playmaker Media
Huaso seals deal with Croton Media
Beijing, China — Huaso Film/TV Digital Production, the joint-venture production company of Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and CCTV6’s HuaCheng Pictures, has concluded a deal with Croton Media to co-produce a local version of the highly popular and critically-acclaimed comedy Mad About You for audiences in China. This is the first adaptation of this comedic series in Asia by Sony Pictures Television. Based on the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning comedy series that ran in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Huaso seals deal with Croton Media
