Singapore- RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD announced that it will air all 13 episodes of the fourth season of the cirtically-acclaimed and award-winning series, House of Cards with a watchathon beginning on 5 March, same-day as the release of the series in U.S. Executive produced by Wade/Thomas Productions and Trigger Street Productions in association with Media Rights Capital, House of Cards has earned several accolades including Golden Globes and Emmys. The show was also honoured as one of the … [Read more...] about House of Cards S4 airs in Singapore
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Game of Thrones 4D experience
Singapore– HBO Asia will bring an interactive event anchored by the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall to Singapore in a virtual reality experience. Powered by Oculus Rift, the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall will take the user into the show and on a journey to top of the 700-foot ice wall as featured in the HBO series, giving a 4D immersive entertainment experience. StarHub customers will be given priority to experience the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall – Oculus Rift virtual … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones 4D experience
Indian adapts Keshet’s drama format
Keshet International (KI) has signed a series license deal for its award-winning drama format, Prisoners of War with Star Plus. The Indian adaptation will be produced by Emmay Entertainment and directed by Bollywood director, Nikkhil Advani. The first season of the format was the highest-rated drama of the year in Israel in 2011, achieving a 37% share (HH). Season two launched on Keshet Channel 2 in 2012, and scored a 40% average share, making it the most viewed drama of the year and peaking … [Read more...] about Indian adapts Keshet’s drama format
Globo goes to Dominican Republic
Globo’s thriller, The Party is set to debut in the Dominican Republic on 31 March. The miniseries has already made its way to South Korea, Portugal, Costa Rica and Uruguay, among others. The Party is a re-interpretation of a telenovela blockbuster of the same name aired by Globo in 1974, featuring a revamped storyline: the entire plot takes place in a 24-hour period filled with lots of suspense, ambition, hidden agendas and uncontrollable passions. In Brazil, the telenovela reached 24 … [Read more...] about Globo goes to Dominican Republic
Splash partners NYC Ballet
Los Angeles, CA- Splash Entertainment has finalised and secured worldwide rights from the New York City Ballet and The George Balanchine Trust. Splash will be developing, producing and distributing Daisy and The Nutcracker (3x45’), an educational live-action and 3D-animated specials. The special will star dancers from the New York City Ballet and is based on the company’s acclaimed production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Daisy and The Nutcracker has been co-created by … [Read more...] about Splash partners NYC Ballet
Scripps’ new MD
Knoxville, Tenn– Scripps Networks Interactive announced the appointment of Eduardo Hauser to the position of Managing Director, Latin America and the Caribbean. Hauser will join the company on 7 March and will be based in Miami. In his new role, Hauser will be responsible for the strategic direction and daily operation of the company’s businesses across Latin America, including the Food Network as well as the company’s distribution across the Caribbean. He will be tasked with … [Read more...] about Scripps’ new MD