Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a new scripted format deal in Asia, as a new local version of comedy drama Step Dave will be produced in Malaysia. Sharply funny comedy drama Step Dave has been picked up by Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company, Astro to be adapted into a Mandarin version. Originally produced by South Pacific Pictures for TV2 in New Zealand and already commissioned in five countries, Step Dave centres on a carefree 24-year-old … [Read more...] about All3Media International partners with Astro to bring New Zealand comedy Step Dave to Malaysia
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Granite Harbour sells to new territories
International distributor Eccho Rights has closed a number of deals for fish-out-of-water crime drama GRANITE HARBOUR which recently aired its second season on BBC Scotland, BBC One and iPlayer. BBC Studios have licensed GRANITE HARBOUR for BBC First in Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, while TV2 Denmark and TV2 Hungary have both picked up the Aberdeen-set crime caper. BritBox International in the US and Canada, and Acorn TV in Australia and New Zealand, have previously acquired the series with … [Read more...] about Granite Harbour sells to new territories
Anchor-turned-actor Ivan Tai cast in RTM miniseries ‘A.I in Love’ with Janna Nick and Dini Shcatzmann
The Malaysian actor, Ivan Tai was spotted in a teaser video of Radio Televisyen Malaysia's (RTM) upcoming drama A.I in Love. According to his team, the filming of his cameo has already been completed last September and the drama is set to air on TV2 at 8:30 p.m., every Saturday starting February 6th, 2021. Also, this four-episode miniseries will air on TV1 as well at 11:00 a.m., every Sunday starting February 7th, 2021. Ivan speaks about his role and expressed his excitement about working on … [Read more...] about Anchor-turned-actor Ivan Tai cast in RTM miniseries ‘A.I in Love’ with Janna Nick and Dini Shcatzmann
Endemol Shine signs deals for MasterChef Junior in Europe
LONDON – Global producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has signed two new series deals for MasterChef Junior across Central and Eastern Europe. These deals will see the blockbuster competition culinary show launch in Greece on Star and Hungary for TV2, both of which will air fall 2018. Natalie Bushaeva, Regional Director of Format Distribution for Central and Eastern Europe at Endemol Shine Group said: “MasterChef Junior is an inspirational show with broad … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine signs deals for MasterChef Junior in Europe
Fitness First Class on TV2 and Nova Life
Nova has just renewed for its channel Nova Life, 50 episodes of the acclaimed health series Fitness First Class from Prime entertainment Group. Nova Life is the Greek satellite television channel owned by Forthnet, which also operates a DTH satellite service. The series was also just picked up by TV2 Media. They went for a great package of 96 episodes of PRIME’s series and it will be aired this summer all over Hungary. … [Read more...] about Fitness First Class on TV2 and Nova Life
“Master Class” Hungary is the most watched show in Hungary
Master Class Hungary is powering through its second season on leading commercial broadcaster TV2, attracting more viewers than any other show over the last four weeks. It has garnered average audience shares of up to 34%, equating to some 2.4 million viewers, and has enjoyed a lead of up to 130% on the country’s second most popular show. Master Class airs on Sundays at 7pm or 8pm in Hungary and sees children singing old classics with only positive reviews and no eliminations. A critically … [Read more...] about “Master Class” Hungary is the most watched show in Hungary
