London – Format distributor, Small World IFT, part of Content Media Corporation, confirmed that it has sold the format for the family entertainment series The Fan to Sky 1 in the UK and Ireland. Entitled The Fanatics the 8 x 60’ series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television’s Victory Television. Making its UK and Irish debut later next year, The Fanatics will be hosted by Baz Ashmawy. Originally devised in Thailand by Work Point Entertainment, the format was also … [Read more...] about “The Fanatics” sold to Sky 1
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Industry luminaries provide insight at MIPACADEMY
Singapore – In recent years, Asian broadcasters have tended towards format and factual TV programmes, as Asian producers localise international favourites and create original content. To cater to the region’s rising trend, Reed Exhibitions, in conjunction with Reed MIDEM (organiser of MIPCOM & MIPTV), announced the return of MIPACADEMY, to be held on December 12, as part of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) conference line-up. Themed “Create Locally for the Global … [Read more...] about Industry luminaries provide insight at MIPACADEMY
“Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
London – Los Angeles and London-based formats company Small World IFT announced on July 15 a landmark co-production deal for its hit format Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown in China, as a 12 x 70’ series will premier on July 16 on Zhejiang TV. A co-development between NHK Enterprises, Japan, Zhejiang TV and Legend Media, China, this significant agreement represents the first time that Chinese broadcaster Zhejiang TV has partnered with Japan on a format. Dr What: Diagnosis … [Read more...] about “Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
