Singapore – The regional search is on for Asia’s next superstar as AXN announced the audition cities for season two of the record-breaking series, Asia’s Got Talent. Kicking off on May 14, talented hopefuls can descend on any of these five locations: Singapore (May 14), Kuala Lumpur (May 20), Manila (May 21), Taipei (May 27) and Bangkok (May 28) for their chance at super stardom and USD100,000 in cash. “Asia’s Got Talent Season One was unprecedented in its scale and was billed as the world’s … [Read more...] about AXN announces Asia’s Got Talent open audition cities
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Gusto Worldwide Media produces four original series
Ottawa, Ontario - Less than a year after announcing its plans to produce 100 hours of high-quality content every year, Gusto Worldwide Media confirmed the production of four original cooking series, all being shot in 4K. The upcoming slate includes three new series Flour Power, Fresh Market Dinners , Watts on the Grill and the renewal of One World Kitchen. All programmes, totaling 64 episodes, will be available for both digital and television platforms. As an Ottawa based producer, Gusto … [Read more...] about Gusto Worldwide Media produces four original series
First look at Picnic at Hanging Rock
Australia - Foxtel and FremantleMedia Australia have released the first official image from the set of the new Australian event drama Picnic at Hanging Rock, in production in Victoria. The first look image reveals Natalie Dormer as English headmistress Mrs Hester Appleyard alongside Samara Weaving as Irma Leopold, Madeleine Madden as Marion Quade and Lily Sullivan as Miranda Reid. “I am thrilled to be in Australia working with an exceptional creative team on Picnic at Hanging Rock,” Ms Dormer … [Read more...] about First look at Picnic at Hanging Rock
GRB entertainment announces program sales
Sherman Oaks, CA - GRB Entertainment announced sales of a variety of programs over multiple genres to Canada, Asia Pacific, and Spain. Game TV in Canada acquired competition series Showdown of the Unbeatables where inventors and entrepreneurs put their unique products and machines and reputations to the test. GRB’s award-winning in-house production, docu-series Untold Stories of the E.R. continues to make its way around the world. The series features intense real-life stories demonstrating … [Read more...] about GRB entertainment announces program sales
Jekyll and Hyde on ITV Choice
From an idea conceived by acclaimed novelist Charlie Higson, the action and fantasy series has been inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Higson has written and will executive produce the drama, which exudes mystery, fantasy, horror and sci-fi. Set in 1930’s London at a time of Hollywood glamour, aerodynamic cars and monster movies, the drama will pay homage to the Stevenson novel, and focus on the young, attractive, troubled hero, Robert Jekyll, the … [Read more...] about Jekyll and Hyde on ITV Choice
New Deputy CEO for Eutelsat
Paris - The Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications has appointed Yohann Leroy Deputy CEO in addition to his function as Chief Technical Officer, alongside Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial and Development Officer. Rodolphe Belmer, Eutelsat CEO, said, “Yohann has made a significant contribution to Eutelsat’s development and to our senior leadership team. His appointment as Deputy CEO, alongside Michel Azibert, reflects both his talents and the breadth of his … [Read more...] about New Deputy CEO for Eutelsat