Cannes / Tel Aviv - Armoza’s prime time reality competition Curvy Supermodel, which was launched last MIP, has been commissioned in Poland and Ukraine. Poland’s Polsat in partnership with Rochstar, has licensed 10 episodes of the show, while the Ukraine’s 1+1 is set to air 8 episodes later this year. The modeling competition was recently re-commissioned in Germany for a second season on RTLII, after it successfully aired a first season last September. The format has also been licensed in … [Read more...] about Curvy Supermodel licensed in two new countries
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Zindagi licenses Globo telenovela Total Dreamer
India - Globo’s dramas continues to allure people from around the world, and it’s no different in India: one of the greatest entertainment producers worldwide. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEE), a pioneer in the Indian broadcast industry and a leading global media conglomerate with vast experience in successful title production, recently licensed one more telenovela, Total Dreamer. This modern fairy tale is scheduled to premiere on primetime on Zindagi. The channel is the first and only … [Read more...] about Zindagi licenses Globo telenovela Total Dreamer
Nickelodeon announces India’s first animated series
National -In the last few years, Nickelodeon has turned the tables and established category eminence by creating path breaking localized content appealing to children in India. With its perpetual spirit to innovate, the channel is set to take the kids genre in India to even greater heights with the release of India’s first ever animated investigative series for kids -Gattu Battu. Nickelodeon's fourth made-in-India animated series Gattu Battu, is a high decibel detective action comedy series … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces India’s first animated series
Lionsgate’s Grindstone Takes on El Americano
Mexico - Demonstrating the attractiveness of Latino animation for big movie distributors, Lionsgate’s Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired all North American rights to the Edward James Olmos executive-produced toon feature El Americano, the Movie 3D. Sold by FilmSharks Intl. and written by Richard Pursel and veteran animator Phil Roman, it is voiced by Lisa Kudrow and directed by Mexico’s Ricardo Arnaiz, one of the leading names in Latin American animation. Pic also stars Olmos, Cheech … [Read more...] about Lionsgate’s Grindstone Takes on El Americano
Increased rating with ABS-CBN TVplus box
Philippines - ABS-CBN has enjoyed a significant boost in TV ratings with the help of ABS-CBN TVplus, the country’s first digital terrestrial television product, which has already sold 2.6 million units since its launch in 2015. According to data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN’s audience share in Mega Manila increased to 36% in 2017, compared to 30% in 2015, as more households are able to experience crystal clear viewing experience with ABS-CBN TVplus. ABS-CBN’s ratings in Mega Manila also rose to … [Read more...] about Increased rating with ABS-CBN TVplus box
Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
Seoul, Korea – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M’s new TV series Chicago Typewriter has launched an impressive take off in Korea. Merely three days after its premiere, the drama ranked first among cable channel programmes in the same time slot, also ranking first among female/male adults in their 20s to 40s. Even before its first air, Chicago Typewriter accrued much interest by having the three requisites for a successful drama: star cast, acclaimed producer, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama