Distribution360 is delighted to announce the addition of a number of new titles to its growing family and kids’ catalogue, with the business’ first-ever scripted series spearheading the latest slate. In addition, D360 has extended its successful partnerships with Skyship Entertainment and GAPC Entertainment by acquiring six new kids’ series from the two Canadian producers. The Parker Andersons / Amelia Parker (20 x 30) is an innovative, family-viewing scripted concept that follows the warm … [Read more...] about Distribution360 moves into scripted; Launches new family and kids’ content
TV5 Monde
TV5 signs documentary package from Prime
PARIS – Producer and distributor Prime Entertainment Group has closed a major package deal with TV5 Monde for the Canadian territory. The package includes four documentary shows Extreme Stuntmen, Victims of Child Abuse, Palace Marrakech and Inside the Paris Cuba Flight, all of which will start airing through summer. TV5 Quebec Canada was launched in 1988 and offers all around the Canadian territory programming from international French-speaking countries. TV5 is owned by the … [Read more...] about TV5 signs documentary package from Prime
NHK World TV launches 24-Hour channel on U.N. In-House Network
Tokyo – Japan International Broadcasting, the distribution company of NHK’s international channels, announced a five-year partnership with the United Nations Headquarters (U.N.) in New York City which brings NHK World TV, the stand-alone, 24-hour, English-language television news and lifestyle network, to the U.N.’s In-House Network channel. The service officially launched on May 1, and the two parties held a signing ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters on June 26, … [Read more...] about NHK World TV launches 24-Hour channel on U.N. In-House Network
PGS sells “The Little Prince” S3 globally
Paris - Method Animation’s popular animated series The Little Prince is now in its third season. PGS Entertainment is introducing Season 3 to broadcasters worldwide and has already lined up pre-sales with RTBF (Belgium), ABC (Australia), Télé-Québec (Quebec, Canada), DirectSight (Ukraine), TVo (Ontario, Canada), VRT (Belgium), LRT (Lithuania), RUV (Iceland), MTV3 (Finland), Workpoint TV (Thailand) and Discovery Latin America. “The first two … [Read more...] about PGS sells “The Little Prince” S3 globally
Travel Channel HD expands reach
Singapore — GlobeCast and Travel Channel International have announced the distribution of Travel Channel HD via the MEASAT-3 platform to homes across the Asia Pacific. Travel Channel HD is an expansion of its linear service, also delivered via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Gerry Ritchie, Director of Business Development at Travel Channel, said, “We are close to inking further deals across the region. India, where Travel Channel has just received downlinking permission, is a particular target for … [Read more...] about Travel Channel HD expands reach
MEASAT and Globecast sign new distribution deal
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today that an agreement was signed with GlobeCast to distribute two new channels, TV5Monde Asia and the Travel Channel. The two new channels are being broadcast across Asia, Australia and the Middle East via the MEASAT-3 satellite. MEASAT-3 is collocated with the MEASAT-3a satellite at the prime hot slot of 91.5°E. The satellite’s strong neighbourhood is able to bring these international channels to a wide audience across the region. … [Read more...] about MEASAT and Globecast sign new distribution deal
