Hilversum – After 55 successful local productions of the high profile vocal talent competition, Angola and Chile will now join the long list of Voice countries. At MIPTV, the award-winning format was sold to Banda TV in Angola, to be aired in Angola and Mozambique in the Portuguese language. The Voice was also sold to Canal 13 in Chile, where it will launch in the spring of 2015. The record-breaking show is currently being watched on every continent and airing in more than 160 countries. … [Read more...] about Angola and Chile join list of “Voice” countries
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AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
Singapore – AXN continues to be the No. 1 choice of international channel among pay-TV audiences 4+ across Southeast Asia into November 2013, excluding movie and children's international channels, announced the network. Based on the combined viewership data of the HD and SD feeds in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, AXN has delivered 3.5 times the ratings of the closest competing channel to lead the English general entertainment genre year to date, according to data from … [Read more...] about AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder appoints CEO
Matt Campbell has been appointed CEO of CJZ, effective November 4, 2013. One of Australia's leading media executives, Campbell most recently held the role of Managing Director at Shine, where he produced ratings-winning programmes such as Masterchef, The Biggest Loser, The Voice and Australia’s Next Top Model.Prior to joining the Shine Group in September 2011, Campbell held the position of Executive Director of Content at SBS Television for seven years. During his time at … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder appoints CEO
Ku6 Media and Zhejiang TV launch user-generated content awards
Beijing - Ku6 Media Co., Ltd., a leading internet video company in China focusing on user-generated content (UGC), has announced its collaboration with Zhejiang TV, a top TV station in China, to launch the UGC Entertainment Awards – the very first TV and internet simulcast programme focusing on UGC content in China.The video makers not only gain high copyright license fee for their videos chosen by the programme but will also be invited to the UGC Entertainment Awards ceremony with a … [Read more...] about Ku6 Media and Zhejiang TV launch user-generated content awards
AMC to develop companion series to “The Walking Dead”
New York — AMC has announced that the network is in the initial stages of developing a companion series to its original drama series The Walking Dead, which premiered on AMC in October 2010. The Walking Dead is currently the No. 1 show on television among adults 18-49. Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert will serve as executive producers, with AMC Studios set to produce. “Building on the success of the most popular show on television for adults … [Read more...] about AMC to develop companion series to “The Walking Dead”
SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
The Hero Singapore - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has announced that it has acquired the exclusive, first-run rights for the suspense thriller The Blacklist, starring multiple Emmy-winning actor James Spader, and the adventure reality competition featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, The Hero. Both series will premiere in the final quarter of 2013. "The Blacklist is a show that travels. It covers a world of crime that isn't confined … [Read more...] about SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
