Washington - The National Geographic Channel has announced the premiere date of Killing Kennedy as November 10, 2013 in the U.S., to be followed globally in 171 countries and 48 languages, timed to the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. To mark what would have been his and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy's 60th wedding anniversary on September 12, 2013, NGC has also released the first teaser for Killing Kennedy, which is based on … [Read more...] about NGC to premiere “Killing Kennedy” in November
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Yahoo! named exclusive digital partner for the Emmys
Los Angeles, U.S. – The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that Yahoo! will be the official digital partner for red carpet and behind-the-scenes content surrounding the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. Yahoo! is the Television Academy's official online destination to live stream the red carpet, offering the Academy's Backstage LIVE companion programmes, as well as exclusive streaming content after the LIVE television broadcast. Yahoo! is also the first digital … [Read more...] about Yahoo! named exclusive digital partner for the Emmys
Season five of the US version of TBS’ “SASUKE” in production
TBS has announced that production for season five of the U.S. version of the TBS sports entertainment show SASUKE has begun. As with last year, season five of American Ninja Warrior will air simultaneously on NBC as well as on pay-TV on the Esquire Channel (formerly G4). For the new season, former NFL pro-turned NFL Network analyst Akbar Gbaja Biamilia and ESPN's two-time Emmy winning sports broadcaster Jenn Brown will join Matt Iseman as co-hosts of the series. SASUKE (including … [Read more...] about Season five of the US version of TBS’ “SASUKE” in production
TV networks in S. Korea “paralysed” by suspected N. Korean cyber attacks
Seoul – Computer networks in South Korea, including major South Korean banks and TV broadcasters, crashed simultaneously on Wednesday. Several of the major TV broadcasters servers such as YTN, MBC and KBS were affected in the crash but no failed transmissions on-air were reported. Although officials could not determine responsibility immediately, it was confirmed that the hack came from a Chinese-based IP address. Pyongyang is being suspected with regards to the attack … [Read more...] about TV networks in S. Korea “paralysed” by suspected N. Korean cyber attacks
Armoza to premiere new entertainment format “Couch Diaries”
Tel Aviv –The factual entertainment format, Couch Diaries, will see its world premiere in Israel next week on March 18 for an initial season of 40 episodes set to be broadcast daily by HOT TV with production by Artza. Based on the trend of “couch surfing”, the format sees a handful of participants, all at important crossroads in their lives, and takes them out of their comfort zones and onto the sofas of strangers. It allows them access to parallel lives and will lead them … [Read more...] about Armoza to premiere new entertainment format “Couch Diaries”
BBC World News and BBC.com launch “Live the Story” global marketing campaign
Singapore/London – The BBC announced that BBC World News and BBC.com will launch a new brand positioning and major global marketing campaign titled “Live the Story” today. The activity will include television, press, online, radio, Out of Home and experiential media. The campaign will span consumer and trade media with particular focus on Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and additional activity across other European markets and the U.S. According to BBC, the campaign focuses on … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC.com launch “Live the Story” global marketing campaign
