London – International distributor ALL3MEDIA has sold a slate of factual and factent programming to several Asian broadcasters. Some of the shows that were picked up include Battle of Britain, a 90-minute special hosted by Ewan and Colin McGregor that originally aired on BBC One in the UK, by AK Entertainment Korea; the Canadian version of Undercover Boss (10 x 60’) which will air on BBC Entertainment Asia; and Churchill's Traitors, a one-hour special sold to Discovery … [Read more...] about ALL3MEDIA concludes factual sales in Asia
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DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
Singapore – Universal Networks International has secured the format rights to create an Asian original of Hot Guys Who Cook (6x30’), premiering on DIVA Universal in June 2012 across 20 Asian territories. This is the second original commission by the network in the region. Yvonne Pilkington, Senior Vice President, Production and Format Sales, NBCUniversal International said, “This is the first international version of the format and we look forward to working with Universal … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
TVNZ aims to capture lost youth with new channel launch
Television New Zealand is rebranding its digital channel TVNZ6 to a youth-focused channel. Called simply U, the new-look channel will launch on March 13 and target New Zealand youth aged 15-24. The shift to youth is prompted following rival MediaWorks' rebranding of its music channel C4 to a mainstream entertainment channel called Four, and shift TV3's focus to 25-54-year-olds. TVNZ head of digital media and channels Eric Kearley said the changes at his competitor - coupled with the demise of … [Read more...] about TVNZ aims to capture lost youth with new channel launch
