Sherman Oaks, CA- GRB Entertainment has announced sales for a variety of its top factual programmes. SET Networks Africa has acquired 6 seasons and 10 special episodes of GRB’s top selling, self-produced Untold Stories of the E.R. which is now distributed to over 126 countries. Viacom Africa picked up Ain’t That America hosted by Rapper/Comedian Lil Duval and Girl Code’s Carly Aquilino as they explore every day America through outrageous viral videos. … [Read more...] about GRB’s factual deals with SET and VIACOM
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Sky Cable’s new COO
ABS-CBN Corporation has announced the appointment of Antonio Ventosa as the new chief operating Officer of Sky Cable Corporation, a leading cable and broadband technology provider in the Philippines. Ventosa will be responsible for the company’s overall business strategy and operations. He assumes the position as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary and inherits leadership of a company already strong in cable television but is eyeing expansion into being more than just a cable service. … [Read more...] about Sky Cable’s new COO
Asia’s first crowd-funded travelogue
Singapore– Making TV history as the region’s first ever crowd-funded TV travelogue, Secrets to Happiness provides a rare insight into the everyday lives of the people of the world’s happiest country, Bhutan. This travelogue has been picked up by an international channel in December 2016, and broadcast rights for the two-part 30 minute programme are currently being negotiated. Hosted by philanthropist, writer-entrepreneur and intrepid traveller Dr. Loretta Chen, this travelogue promises to … [Read more...] about Asia’s first crowd-funded travelogue
ohm:tv secures 35 Cows and a Kalashinov
Cologne- ohm:tv has announced that it has secured worldwide distribution rights to the feature length documentary 35 Cows And A Kalashnikov (1 x 83 mins). Directed by the late Oswald von Richthofen, 35 Cows And A Kalashnikov is produced by award winning director and producer Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow, Stonewall). The film pays an exemplary tribute to the Surma tribe of Southern Ethiopia, the dandy movement of Brazzaville and the voodoo wrestlers in … [Read more...] about ohm:tv secures 35 Cows and a Kalashinov
HBO Asia collab with CMC
Singapore– HBO Asia has announced a collaboration with China Movie Channel (CMC) to develop an anthology of Chinese language martial arts action movies. Set to premiere at the end of 2016, the first two movies of the anthology will be played on CMC’s channels, and concurrently across 23 Asian territories on HBO and RED by HBO, with subtitles where relevant. … [Read more...] about HBO Asia collab with CMC
Arkena and Akamai partner
Paris- Arkena has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Akamai. Part of Akamai’s NetAlliance Programme (NAP), the partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced media services worldwide. By combining its live and on-demand media management services with the scale and reach of Akamai’s global CDN, Arkena will be able to offer clients a complete solution to deliver high-quality video across networks and connected devices. As part of the agreement, Arkena will also … [Read more...] about Arkena and Akamai partner