STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold the North American rights to its Creation Original drama series VernonSubutex and Danish comedy drama series Pros and Cons to Topic, the new SVOD platform which launches on November 21st, 2019 and will stream throughout the US and Canada. Starring internationally-renowned French actor Romain Duris (The New Girlfriend, All The Money In The World), Vernon Subutex is a 9 x … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL signs new deal with Topic
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Talpa signs multi-season deal with TVP in Poland for The Voice Franchise
TVP in Poland has secured the rights for the entire The Voice franchise and confirms 3 seasons for each format. For the heartwarming talent show The Voice Senior, Poland marks the 11th country since it launched last summer in the Netherlands. The show will make its debut later this year on TVP2. The Voice has been a steady pillar in the broadcaster’s schedule since 2011 and a 10th season is set to air this fall. A 3rd season of the kids’ version is scheduled for January 2020. All shows will be … [Read more...] about Talpa signs multi-season deal with TVP in Poland for The Voice Franchise
New Network Head appointed for Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia
Abhishek Dutta has been named Senior Director and Network Head – Kids, overseeing Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia. Based in Mumbai, his responsibilities include programming, channel operations, acquisitions and promotions, as well as the content direction for the two brands. Abhishek will also be working closely with and under the direction of Leslie Lee, VP of Kids Content, WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks APAC. Abhishek has more than two decades of … [Read more...] about New Network Head appointed for Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia
ZEE5 Global lines up special content for World Food Day
This World Food Day, ZEE5 brings to its global viewers a huge collection of delicious recipes with a specially curated set of India’s finest cooking shows, featuring all-time favourite celebrity chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Gautam Mehrishi, Ranveer Brar, and many more. From 5-minute meals to Indian delicacies to mocktail recipes, ZEE5’s World Food Day Special has it all. Festival Specials Kick-start the Diwali celebrations with this customised culinary playlist of all things festive. Be it Gajar … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global lines up special content for World Food Day
Cobalt Digital promotes Ciro Noronha to Executive Vice President of Engineering
Cobalt Digital announced the appointment of Ciro Noronha, Ph.D., as executive vice president of engineering. Noronha joined the Cobalt team in 2016 when iMediaTV was acquired. He will work closely with Ryan Wallenberg, vice president of engineering, and Kyle Wilken, vice president of firmware, managing the engineering team and providing valuable resources for Cobalt Digital as the company continues to offer the highest quality, latest technological solutions to meet the needs of the broadcast … [Read more...] about Cobalt Digital promotes Ciro Noronha to Executive Vice President of Engineering
Gwen Stefani to be honored as fashion icon recipient at E! People’s Choice Awards
E! announced that multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Gwen Stefani will receive the E! People’s Choice Awards Fashion Icon Award at this year’s telecast. The three-time Grammy Award winner and four-time coach on NBC’s hit musical competition series The Voice has seamlessly translated her magnetic style into a series of successful lifestyle brands for all ages, including her fashion line L.A.M.B., its sister label Harajuku Lovers, her eyewear line gx by Gwen Stefani and the … [Read more...] about Gwen Stefani to be honored as fashion icon recipient at E! People’s Choice Awards