ABS-CBN announced that the Kapamilya network remains the most watched TV network in the country last January after the station had garnered an average audience share of 43% from combined urban and rural homes vs GMA 7’s 36%, according to recent data from Kantar Media. ABS-CBN kept a stronghold of the primetime block hitting an average audience share of 48% nationwide versus rival’s 33%. The station’s afternoon block also garnered a 42% nationwide rating versus GMA’s … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN tops ratings
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Exclusive Oscars coverage on HBO
Singapore– HBO Asia will deliver the complete Oscars experience live and exclusive across multiple screens, beginning with the live broadcast and streaming of the Oscars Red Carpet and The 88th Annual Academy Awards on HBO and HBO GO. HBO Asia will post red carpet highlights on the network’s social media platforms and release backstage interviews and web exclusive footage on its site. Reporting live from the red carpet, HBO Asia’s social media crew and Taiwanese-American host, … [Read more...] about Exclusive Oscars coverage on HBO
FremantleMedia and Whizz deals
London– FremantleMedia struck a deal with Whizz Kid Entertainment for the global TV rights for Prank Pad (8x60’). FremantleMedia has global format rights to the show, while its distribution arm, FremantleMedia International (FMI) will handle sales of the eight-episode finished programme. The brand new show sees a group of ten young people - including YouTube Prank-stars - living together in one house. Airing on ITV2 in the UK, the aim of the game is to go the distance in the house - … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia and Whizz deals
108 Media new hire
108 Media Corp announced the appointment of Nancy Silverstone as Head of Acquisitions and Content Strategy. The appointment is part of a string of new executive hires as 108 expands its senior team to drive forward its worldwide distribution. In her new role, Silverstone will look to increase the company’s reach across all platforms including broadcast networks, cable TV, digital, OTT channels, home entertainment, and theatrical venues. Prior to this, she was Vice President of Program … [Read more...] about 108 Media new hire
Arrow commissioned for more Evil
Arrow Media has been commissioned for a second series of See No Evil (13x60’), which will premiere to U.S. audiences on 23 February 2016. The series has been commissioned by Investigation Discovery U.S. and Bell Media’s French language broadcaster, Canal D in Canada. It is co-produced with Canada-based production company Saloon Media. During its premiere in 2015, the first season of See No Evil was Investigation Discovery’s #1 series. Series two will premiere with the story of … [Read more...] about Arrow commissioned for more Evil
Little Critter goes global
New York, NY– Mercer Mayer and Little Critter LLC signed an agreement to develop Little Critter into a global entertainment brand. John R. Sansevere will spearhead the venture to create animated content for multiplatform distribution and to develop a strategic global licensing and merchandising program across a multitude of categories. To support its efforts, Little Critter LLC has retained Stuart Snyder, the former President/COO of Turner Broadcasting System’s Animation, Young … [Read more...] about Little Critter goes global