Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Latin America announced that it has acquired the rights for the new U.S. dramas Scorpion and CSI: Cyber from CBS Studios International. Both series will join AXN’s established programming lineup in early 2015. “The addition of two of the most anticipated new shows this season – Scorpion and CSI: Cyber – reinforces our commitment to keep bringing AXN’s loyal Latin American viewers a unique darkly stylish programming … [Read more...] about SPT Networks acquires U.S. drama
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Huaso announces third season of “Dancing Nation”
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television and CCTV6’s joint-venture production company Huaso Film/TV Digital Production has concluded a deal with CCTV 12 to co-produce a third season of the hit competition format Dancing Nation. Production on the seven-episode series has begun and is slated to air in October. Dancing Nation entertains and inspires audiences through a unique and uplifting dance competition that illustrates how hundreds of people can come together to dance for a worthy … [Read more...] about Huaso announces third season of “Dancing Nation”
AXN to air episodes day-and-date with the U.S.
Singapore – AXN announced that hit crime thriller The Blacklist (S2) and the Emmy-winning singing talent search show The Voice (S7) will air this season day-and-date with the U.S. “By airing The Blacklist and The Voice day-and-date with the U.S., we provide our viewers with quicker access to these highly popular series while at the same time leveraging the shows’ real-time buzz across social media,” said Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networks, … [Read more...] about AXN to air episodes day-and-date with the U.S.
Starz to produce second season of “Outlander”
Beverly Hills, California – Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced August 15 that Starz has once again partnered with Sony Pictures Television to greenlight a second season of Outlander, the critically-acclaimed original series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling books. Season two will be at least 13 episodes and based upon the second of eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Dragonfly in Amber. The first 16-episode season of Outlander, … [Read more...] about Starz to produce second season of “Outlander”
AXN leads in ratings in Southeast Asia
Singapore – AXN held its reign as the English general entertainment (GE) channel of choice for Southeast Asian viewers during the first half of 2014. AXN enjoyed a 39 per cent viewing share during primetime among 16 English GE channels. It also delivered triple the ratings of its closest competitor among pay-TV audiences ages four and over, collectively in Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Contributing to AXN’s viewership in Malaysia are AXN’s latest thrillers: 24: Live … [Read more...] about AXN leads in ratings in Southeast Asia
Netflix wins its first BAFTA TV award with “Breaking Bad”
Netflix won the Television award for Best International Programme with crime drama series Breaking Bad at the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) in London on May 18. The Sony Pictures Television programme was shown exclusively on Netflix in the UK. This year’s awards marked the first time web-based broadcasters were eligible to enter due to a change in the rules. First-time nominee Sean Harris won Best Actor for his role in Southcliffe and detective … [Read more...] about Netflix wins its first BAFTA TV award with “Breaking Bad”
