Leading independent Israeli developer and distributor Armoza Formats and top French broadcaster TF1 have announced the launch of their new prime time format The People’s Choice. The format is an outcome of a strategic co-development partnership between the two, and will be presented to the international market at MIPCOM. The People’s Choice (60’) takes audience engagement to the next level and tests how well we know our nation by presenting viewers with the most trending, … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats and TF1 launch “The People’s Choice”
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PGS Entertainment secures licensing deals for “Ladybug”
Paris – PGS Entertainment has recently closed licensing deals for the animated series Ladybug (26 x 26’) on three continents. LadyBug is a co-production from French animation companies Zagtoon and Method Animation with Japan’s Toei Animation. International partners on the series include SAMG Animation and SK Broadband in Korea, AB International as French co-producer and co-distributor, and its leading commissioner in France, TF1. New distribution deals … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment secures licensing deals for “Ladybug”
MIPTV: Spain acquires “Boom!”
Cannes – In a deal that successfully closed on April 8, Keshet International’s Boom! has sold to Spanish network Atresmedia. The news follows two sales to the U.S. (FOX) and France (TF1) in as many days. Boom! achieved outstanding ratings when it made its debut on Keshet Broadcasting, Channel 2 Israel following its launch on April 3 at 9pm, becoming the highest-rated game show launch ever in Israel. Vastly outshining all other shows in its timeslot, Boom! scored a staggering 41.2% … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Spain acquires “Boom!”
Disney Junior Asia acquires “Maya The Bee”
Singapore – Studio 100 Media GmbH, the media sales division of the global family entertainment company Studio 100, has finalised a deal with Disney Junior Asia for its new and highly popular CGI series Maya The Bee. Targeted at preschoolers and a family audience, the series is a modern rejuvenation of the classic brand Maya the Bee. Maya the Bee Maya the Bee has achieved a recognition level of over 90 percent across Europe for over 35 years. … [Read more...] about Disney Junior Asia acquires “Maya The Bee”
“Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
Eyeworks format Celebrity Splash has added another major TV market to the list of licensees. Jeff Goldman, Co-MD of Eyeworks International Distribution, said, “We are truly excited to see the local adaptation of Celebrity Splash in South Korea, one of the most advanced and impressive television markets. No doubt it will bring MBC impressive ratings and awe the Korean audience as our other partners’ versions have around the world.” Celebrity … [Read more...] about “Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
Armoza Formats announces the second annual Formagination conference
Armoza Formats will be hosting the second annual Formagination pitch competition during Israel's Marketing, Advertising and Digital Music (MAD) Conference on July 11. TV executives from around the world, together with Israel's industry leaders, will hear pitches from six of Israel's leading format creators and producers in a live pitch. A prize of US$25,000 will be given to the winner of the pitch to further develop and produce a pilot based on the format concept. The winner will also be … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats announces the second annual Formagination conference
