Passion Distribution announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Namiech as its new CEO. Prior to this, Namiech was Managing Director of Banijay International where she helped to transform the company’s distribution strategy and broaden its activity from focusing on formats to a wider portfolio of engaging factual, factual entertainment and scripted content from an expanded range of producers and broadcasters. Namiech will take over from founder and CEO, Sally Miles to lead the distribution … [Read more...] about Passion appoints new CEO
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Vet on The Hill debuts to stellar ratings
WTFN’s Vet on The Hill has attracted an impressive audience with its debut on UK network, More4. The 10-part series had attracted 472,000 viewers during its premiere– which represents an impressive 64% increase in total average viewers for the timeslot. Vet on The Hill is the first UK production for WTFN, following the establishment last year of its London-based production division, WTFN Europe. WTFN’s distribution arm, Fred Media has sold the series in Australia, to the Nine … [Read more...] about Vet on The Hill debuts to stellar ratings
GoT experience heightens
Singapore– British actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, best known for his role as Bran Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones will be in Singapore to publicise the season premiere of the series’ wildly anticipated sixth season. In Asia for the very first time, Wright will make his appearance during The Game of Thrones: World of Westeros event in ION Orchard. Details of Isaac’s appearance at the event will be broadcast on HBO Asia’s social media platforms. Join the conversation … [Read more...] about GoT experience heightens
Zodiak deals with Arise
Zodiak Rights, part of the Banijay Group has confirmed a first look finance and distribution deal with Arise Pictures. The multi-year deal is anticipated to garner $150m of scripted content across Arise’s slate, highlighting Banijay Group’s plans to further expand its presence in the scripted marketplace. Arise Pictures’ original slate of programming was created and written by its co-founder, Los Angeles based British writer/director, David Raymond. Executive producer Chris … [Read more...] about Zodiak deals with Arise
TVB Events at HK Filmart 2016
Please have a look at the list of TVB events at HK Filmart 2016: Day 1 – 14/3 (Mon) Day 2 – 15/3 (Tue) Day 3 – 16/3 (Wed) Time 2:30 PM 11:00 AM Event TVB 2016 Drama Parade Press Conference TVB 2016 Variety Parade cum Overseas Business Collaboration Press Conference Inaugural press conference of Flagship Entertainment (Presented by TVB, Flagship Entertainment is a joint venture of CMC Holdings, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and TVB) Venue TVB Booth … [Read more...] about TVB Events at HK Filmart 2016
TVB – more than 25,500 hrs programmes
The largest commercial Chinese programme producer globally and Hong Kong's terrestrial operator, TVB produces 520 episodes of original drama yearly, reaching over 300 million households worldwide and covering more than 40 countries and 100 cities. With its hands full, the operator wants to explore further by offering its audience a platform of choices. In collaboration with Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC) and some sales and distribution partners, TVB's OTT platform is scheduled to … [Read more...] about TVB – more than 25,500 hrs programmes