New York - Sundance Channel is bringing the popular comedy of David Cross (Arrested Development) to its viewers in Europe and Asia with the February premiere of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret. Created, written by and starring Cross, this six-episode half-hour series debuts in Asia on February 7. The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret follows the misadventures of Todd Margaret, a corporate nobody and pathological liar who unexpectedly finds himself running his … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel struck by Poor Decisions
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Robert Redford receives ‘Legion D’Honneur’ From France’s President Sarkozy
Paris, France - Robert Redford received one of France’s most highly esteemed recognitions in Paris, the emblem of the ‘Légion d'Honneur’ established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Redford was acknowledged for his work as actor and director, his decades long involvement in nurturing independent voices in film and the arts through the Sundance Institute, Sundance Film Festival, and overall advocacy on behalf of artists, as well as his work as an environmental activist over 40 … [Read more...] about Robert Redford receives ‘Legion D’Honneur’ From France’s President Sarkozy
Sundance Channel expands international distribution with carriage deal in Korea
MIPCOM/Cannes, France - Sundance Channel continues to expand internationally with the launch on South Korea's KT, formerly Korea Telecom, announced Rainbow Media CEO, Joshua Sapan during a MIPCOM press conference attended by Sundance Channel founder Robert Redford. KT further expands Sundance Channel's reach in South Korea, where it is also carried by Skylife. KT is offering Sundance Channel in high definition as part of its QOOK TV service. … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands international distribution with carriage deal in Korea
Sundance Channel celebrates Earth Day with global premiere of The Lazy Environmentalist Season 2
New York - In commemoration of Earth Day, Sundance Channel will present a new season of its original green series, The Lazy Environmentalist. Season two of the award winning series will kick off in Asia, Europe and the US on April 20, just two days before the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The half-hour, primetime series - hosted by eco-entrepreneur and author Josh Dorfman - showcases Dorfman’s credo that greening the planet doesn’t have to be complicated. Each episode operates on … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel celebrates Earth Day with global premiere of The Lazy Environmentalist Season 2
Sundance Channel takes The Festival to Europe & Asia
New York - As the world's film business converges on Park City for the Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Channel is bringing The Festival to Europe and Asia. The six-part mockumentary - a hilarious and realistic spoof of the film industry - will premiere on the globally distributed channel on January 21 as part of an exclusive week-long lineup celebrating all things Sundance. The Festival stars Nicholas Wright (The Business) as Rufus Marquez, a young filmmaker whose antics are seen through the … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel takes The Festival to Europe & Asia
Sundance Channel and WE tv launch on Korea’s Skylife
New York - Rainbow Media has secured licensing from the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) allowing the launch of Sundance Channel and WE tv in Korea. Skylife, the country's only digital satellite pay-TV operator, became the first Korean platform to take advantage of the new license and launched the two channels on 1 January 2010, as part of its high-definition package. Featuring a diverse selection of films, documentaries and original programs, Sundance Channel is available on Skylife on … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel and WE tv launch on Korea’s Skylife