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
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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
Hollywood News Feed’ gets a second season
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
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
