Singapore– Crime + Investigation Network (CI) presents 60 Days In, an unprecedented new, original docu-series following seven innocent participants who enter the dangerous world of incarceration at the Clark County Jail in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in an effort to expose internal issues and what really happens behind bars. Clark County Correctional Jail houses approximately 500 prisoners, from inmates charged with drug dealing to first time offenders to capital … [Read more...] about A+E presents 60 Days In
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The Powerpuff Girls returns
Hong Kong– Re-imagined, The Powerpuff Girls will return to Cartoon Network across Asia-Pacific in an all-new series just days after the global premiere in the U.S.. In addition to the debut to 85 million homes on Cartoon Network, Turner’s other kids channels in the region – Boomerang, Toonami and POGO – will also air the premiere at the same time as Oh!K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, Warner TV and truTV. Simultaneously, channels operated by our affiliate … [Read more...] about The Powerpuff Girls returns
FMI acquires Serena
London– FremantleMedia International (FMI) have acquired the international distribution rights to the documentary Serena from US-based Film45. The documentary reaches beyond the sports world to provide an unfiltered glimpse into the life of one of the greatest sports icons of this generation during her historic stint from 2015-2016. Serena is executive produced by the award-winning Peter Berg (Lone Survivor, Friday Night Lights). The real, raw, … [Read more...] about FMI acquires Serena
Richard Quest’s journey around the world
Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and anchor of Quest Means Business, is embarking on an 8 day round the world marathon using only low cost airlines. The journey will take in 10 airlines, 9 countries, 12 cities and 13 airports. The project, for the network’s CNN Business Traveller program, is designed to show how far businesses can go on the world’s expanding range of budget carriers. Beginning in London, UK, the trip will stop in Belgium, the Czech Republic, … [Read more...] about Richard Quest’s journey around the world
MIPFormats keynotes
Paris– Format industry veteran Gary Carter, Newen content chief Bibiane Godfroid, and President International, ITV Studios Maria Kyriacou will be the three headline keynotes for MIPFormats 2016, the leading TV formats conference that takes place April 2-3, the weekend before MIPTV. MIPFormats participants will be given an exclusive insight into the latest trends in the marketplace. The presentation will also set out the six key trends shaping the formats … [Read more...] about MIPFormats keynotes
Twitter brings digital engagement to forefront
Follower count has usually been one of the main criterions for ranking data on Twitter. This is the first time engagement scores are used to rank politicians, Bollywood actors, TV personalities, musicians, sport stars, and media brands -- and not number of followers. In partnership with Times of India, Twitter have launched the Times Twitter Impact List, a series of ranking lists across verticals to showcase that engagement on Twitter is key to create impact. Key moments in news, entertainment, … [Read more...] about Twitter brings digital engagement to forefront