Mumbai - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and its affiliates have completed the first phase of a two-phase acquisition of the TEN Sports Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and its subsidiaries. Following the completion of this phase of the acquisition, SPN’s cluster of nine sports channels will now include: Sony SIX and Sony Six HD, Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD, TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, and TEN Golf HD. Certain other operations and assets will be included in the … [Read more...] about SPN completes first phase of acquisition
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ZEE signs multi-series deal with Eccho Rights
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has signed a deal for four blockbuster television series with the international content distributor, Eccho Rights. These series will premiere on India’s number 1 Premium Entertainment Channel, Zindagi. ZEE has got the rights to broadcast three hit Turkish dramas as well as the blockbuster Ukrainian series, Snowdrop that launched on Zindagi. The first Ukrainian series to be broadcast in India, Snowdrop (Bessmertnik) was produced by Front … [Read more...] about ZEE signs multi-series deal with Eccho Rights
TEN Sports sold for US$385 M
Mumbai - Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) and its affiliates have entered into definitive agreements to acquire TEN Sports Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and its subsidiaries for US$385 million. Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition will add South Asia's leading sports network to SPN’s existing portfolio of channels. The TEN Sports channels acquired includes TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, TEN Golf HD, TEN Cricket, TEN … [Read more...] about TEN Sports sold for US$385 M
Zee launches Zee.One in Germany
Mumbai, India / Munich, Germany- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has announced the launch of Zee.One, its dedicated Bollywood movie channel for the German market. The channel was launched in Germany by Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL, Mr. Amit Goenka, CEO - International Broadcast Business, ZEEL,Ms. Friederike Behrends, CEO - Asia TV GmbH (Zee TV) and international Bollywood Superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. Targeting women between the ages of 19 and 59, Zee.One’s premium content … [Read more...] about Zee launches Zee.One in Germany
ZEE expands in the U.S.
Mumbai, India- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has announced a landmark agreement with DISH and Sling TV to further strengthen its presence in the U.S. As a part of the agreement, DISH and Sling TV will carry 27 new channels in addition to the existing 10 ZEE channels, which will be available in varied languages like Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Rajasthani and Urdu. Post this alliance, the total number of ZEE channels available in … [Read more...] about ZEE expands in the U.S.
MIPTV roundup
Cannes– MIPTV saw international launches across all genres as factual, drama, kids and format programming used the spring event to propel themselves into the international market. Many major production and distribution companies announced plans to ramp up drama production either by taking stakes in existing outfits or by launching new drama entities. The inaugural MIPDrama Screenings gave international premieres to 12 drama series from around the world. Belgium’s Public Enemy won the MIP … [Read more...] about MIPTV roundup
