Angel Orengo, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT) shares with TV ASIA plus some insights about SPT's slate following the TV Upfronts 2013: “With seven series orders, this has been Sony Pictures Television’s best pilot season in a decade,” says Angel Orengo, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). “Some of the trends we are seeing are TV series with clear concepts and … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus Exclusive: SPT on programming trends post Upfronts 2013
The Sing-Off
Sony Pictures Television announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate
Sony Pictures Television has announced its 2013/ 2014 upfront slate. NBC’s comedies The Michael J. Fox Show and Welcome to the Family, medical drama The Night Shift, and The Blacklist, have been picked up by the network set to be distributed globally. Additionally, the network has also picked up ABC’s comedy The Goldbergs; FOX’s Us & Them – a U.S adaptation of the U.K’s Gavin & Stacey – of which both has been ordered for a full series; FOX’s … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate
NBC announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate – “Smash” cancelled
Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season, including comedies Welcome to the Family; Sean Saves the World; and The Michael J. Fox Show, executive produced by Fox and Will Gluck, as well as dramas Ironside starring Blair Underwood, limited series Dracula and the James Spader’s The Blacklist. Additionally, NBC picked up two new alternative series – The Million Second Quiz and American Dream Builders hosted by … [Read more...] about NBC announces 2013/ 2014 upfront slate – “Smash” cancelled
SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) hit musical competition format, The Sing-Off, is coming to China through IPCN. The local version of the unscripted series will be co-produced by SPT, IPCN and Shenzhen Media Group and will be aired on Shenzhen Satellite TV. The series will consist of 16 episodes including four one-hour casting shows and 12 80-90-minute studio shows. The Sing-Off, which has already completed its third season in the United States, is a reality competition … [Read more...] about SPT licenses The Sing-Off in China
