Sherman Oaks, CA - GRB Entertainment is bringing three new Spanish-language titles to MIPCOM including a comedic feature film, an investigative series, and a wildlife program. Enchufe Sin Visa, an undocumented comedy is a feature film from YouTube's EnchufeTV and follows six Latinos travelling to the USA for the first time. They will deal with awkward social situations, language barriers and awful food, all while on the run from immigration officers. Fugitivos de la Ley features a team … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment brings titles to MIPCOM
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“Rising Star” leads ratings in Brazil, Portugal and USA
Super Star will return to Rede Globo Brazil in 2015 for a second season following a consistent series average of 31% audience share peaking with 35%, the first season ended on July 7 and saw the show winning its timeslot with a 33% share. The Super Star app was downloaded some 3.2 million times over the course of the season and more than 25 million votes were cast. Rising Star / A Proxima Estrela led the night once again on July 7, making it the eighth time over the course of … [Read more...] about “Rising Star” leads ratings in Brazil, Portugal and USA
FOX cancels “The X Factor”
The X Factor has concluded its U.S. run after three seasons, Syco, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced on February 7. “I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol. And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!),” said Simon Cowell. “Last year, for a … [Read more...] about FOX cancels “The X Factor”
International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
When the new series of Top Gear UK returns to TV screens on BBC channels across the world next month – just days after UK transmission – a brand new second-screen app from BBC Worldwide will accompany the international broadcasts for the first time in the show’s history. The app, titled “Top Gear Bingo!”, was developed using UK-based Monterosa’s LViS platform, and encourages viewers to look out for well known phrases, cars and items synonymous with the hit … [Read more...] about International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
Disney’s Sofia the First crosses platforms
Disney Junior's Sofia the First, a fairytale about a little girl who becomes a princess, is launching a digital EP album from Walt Disney Records on November 13 on iTunes and other digital retailers, and premiering an animated television movie event, Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess, on November 18 on Disney Channel and on November 22 on Disney Junior in the U.S. A Sofia the First series premieres in early 2013. The franchise recently launched an illustrated storybook from Disney Publishing … [Read more...] about Disney’s Sofia the First crosses platforms