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  • Telemundo Studios & Keshet International joins hand for Spanish series

    Telemundo Studios & Keshet International joins hand for Spanish series

    MUMBAI: Telemundo Studios and Keshet International (KI) have announced a scripted deal to co-develop and produce a new original Spanish language series to air on Telemundo Network. The series will be the first Spanish language original production to be developed under the KI banner and will be co-produced with Telemundo Studios.

    The development of the Spanish language series will be led by senior VP Perla Farias, Scripted Development for Telemundo Studios. The series will be produced by Telemundo Studios.

    KI’s Head of Latin America, Kelly Wright, will oversee the project on behalf of the distribution and production group.

    Telemundo Network is the #1 Spanish-language television network among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34, at 10PM timeslot, season-to-date. In addition, it is the #1 broadcast network in Q2 2016, regardless of language, among adults 18-34 during its Monday through Friday at 10PM, bolstered by the Telemundo Super Series such as “El Señor de Los Cielos,” “Señora Acero” and “La Querida del Centauro” competing against the largest broadcast English-language networks across the US.

    “Keshet is known for producing powerful, unconventional and bold scripted series,” said Telemundo Network president Luis Silberwasser. “We are very excited to partner with Keshet on this development deal and about the prospects of what we can create together.”

    “As we step up the pace of our expansion in Latin America, original development will be a top priority,” said Wright. “Telemundo produces excellent, gripping content that commands impressive numbers in the U.S., and this collaboration between our best developers will deliver a new pipeline of premium programming to the channel.”

    The news comes during a period of rapid growth for KI in Latin America. It recently announced the hire of Frank Scheuermann as Head of Development and Production for the region, where he is charged with expanding the business’ local production and development capabilities.

  • Telemundo Studios & Keshet International joins hand for Spanish series

    Telemundo Studios & Keshet International joins hand for Spanish series

    MUMBAI: Telemundo Studios and Keshet International (KI) have announced a scripted deal to co-develop and produce a new original Spanish language series to air on Telemundo Network. The series will be the first Spanish language original production to be developed under the KI banner and will be co-produced with Telemundo Studios.

    The development of the Spanish language series will be led by senior VP Perla Farias, Scripted Development for Telemundo Studios. The series will be produced by Telemundo Studios.

    KI’s Head of Latin America, Kelly Wright, will oversee the project on behalf of the distribution and production group.

    Telemundo Network is the #1 Spanish-language television network among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34, at 10PM timeslot, season-to-date. In addition, it is the #1 broadcast network in Q2 2016, regardless of language, among adults 18-34 during its Monday through Friday at 10PM, bolstered by the Telemundo Super Series such as “El Señor de Los Cielos,” “Señora Acero” and “La Querida del Centauro” competing against the largest broadcast English-language networks across the US.

    “Keshet is known for producing powerful, unconventional and bold scripted series,” said Telemundo Network president Luis Silberwasser. “We are very excited to partner with Keshet on this development deal and about the prospects of what we can create together.”

    “As we step up the pace of our expansion in Latin America, original development will be a top priority,” said Wright. “Telemundo produces excellent, gripping content that commands impressive numbers in the U.S., and this collaboration between our best developers will deliver a new pipeline of premium programming to the channel.”

    The news comes during a period of rapid growth for KI in Latin America. It recently announced the hire of Frank Scheuermann as Head of Development and Production for the region, where he is charged with expanding the business’ local production and development capabilities.

  • Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD brings its audiences the finest stories from around the world with a refreshing perspective on storytelling. Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 depiction of the classic fairytale Disney’s Cinderella is a truly magical recreation of the animated fairytale that has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Stories & fairytales have always captured everyone’s imagination and will continue to do so for aeons to come.

    The tale of Cinderella has travelled all over the world and has been translated into a number of languages and cherished by all. The film Cinderella besides its enchanting look and feel is a story of hope and persistence. It is a tale of the struggle every individual faces against all odds to rise above every difficulty.

    ‘Have courage and be kind’ a simple yet endearing advice given by Cinderella’s mother in the movie holds true even today. It is said that good things come to those who wait – the power of her courage and perseverance is weaved into a magical night that has a fairytale ending.

    Star Movies Select HD continues to give its viewers an opportunity to watch a story that will continue to mesmerize generations to come.

    Disney’s Cinderella is a masterpiece that is sure to enchant its audiences with its television premiere this Saturday, 11th June at 9pm on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    Star Movies Select HD showcases a classic fairy tale: Disney’s Cinderella

    MUMBAI: Star Movies Select HD brings its audiences the finest stories from around the world with a refreshing perspective on storytelling. Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 depiction of the classic fairytale Disney’s Cinderella is a truly magical recreation of the animated fairytale that has been an integral part of everyone’s childhood. Stories & fairytales have always captured everyone’s imagination and will continue to do so for aeons to come.

    The tale of Cinderella has travelled all over the world and has been translated into a number of languages and cherished by all. The film Cinderella besides its enchanting look and feel is a story of hope and persistence. It is a tale of the struggle every individual faces against all odds to rise above every difficulty.

    ‘Have courage and be kind’ a simple yet endearing advice given by Cinderella’s mother in the movie holds true even today. It is said that good things come to those who wait – the power of her courage and perseverance is weaved into a magical night that has a fairytale ending.

    Star Movies Select HD continues to give its viewers an opportunity to watch a story that will continue to mesmerize generations to come.

    Disney’s Cinderella is a masterpiece that is sure to enchant its audiences with its television premiere this Saturday, 11th June at 9pm on Star Movies Select HD.

  • Bomanbridge Media and Omnifilm Entertainment announce partnership

    Bomanbridge Media and Omnifilm Entertainment announce partnership

    MUMBAI: Singapore-based content distribution and production agency, Bomanbridge Media, announced it has sealed a representation agreement with Canada’s Omnifilm Entertainment Ltd. to be the exclusive Asian distributor for a selection of Omnifilm’s top factual programs. This is the largest factual distribution partnership deal in Asia for Omnifilm.

    Bomanbridge will distribute premium factual titles such as Jade Fever, the Canadian Screen Award-winning docu-series following jade miners in British Columbia, Canada. The hit series was recently greenlit for a 3rd season on Discovery Canada. Also in the deal — six seasons of the highly rated Ice Pilots about an eccentric airline and its motley crew that fly vintage planes on impossible arctic missions. The series also won a Canadian Screen Award for best Factual. In the fitness area, Bomanbridge will rep Omnifilm’s popular Namaste Yoga series which enjoys a strong worldwide community of fans on major social platforms. These shows join several other factual titles, representing 222 hours of programming

    “Omnifilm is excited to team up with Bomanbridge in Asia. This is our largest distribution partnership ever in the region and we are confident that Sonia and her team will find great homes for our top factual programs. We believe that Asian viewers will come to love our shows, as they do in Canada and beyond,” said Tyson Gratton, Director of Business Development, Omnifilm Entertainment Ltd.

    “Bomanbridge is thrilled to partner with such a prestigious and established company as Omnifilm. Their high quality, entertaining and informative, award-winning programs are sure to be well-received in Asia. We look forward to a long, fruitful partnership with Omnifilm,” said Sonia Fleck, CEO of Bomanbridge Media.

    Namaste Yoga was sold to China on ICS (International Channel Shanghai), a channel run and owned by Shanghai Media Group.

  • Bomanbridge Media and Omnifilm Entertainment announce partnership

    Bomanbridge Media and Omnifilm Entertainment announce partnership

    MUMBAI: Singapore-based content distribution and production agency, Bomanbridge Media, announced it has sealed a representation agreement with Canada’s Omnifilm Entertainment Ltd. to be the exclusive Asian distributor for a selection of Omnifilm’s top factual programs. This is the largest factual distribution partnership deal in Asia for Omnifilm.

    Bomanbridge will distribute premium factual titles such as Jade Fever, the Canadian Screen Award-winning docu-series following jade miners in British Columbia, Canada. The hit series was recently greenlit for a 3rd season on Discovery Canada. Also in the deal — six seasons of the highly rated Ice Pilots about an eccentric airline and its motley crew that fly vintage planes on impossible arctic missions. The series also won a Canadian Screen Award for best Factual. In the fitness area, Bomanbridge will rep Omnifilm’s popular Namaste Yoga series which enjoys a strong worldwide community of fans on major social platforms. These shows join several other factual titles, representing 222 hours of programming

    “Omnifilm is excited to team up with Bomanbridge in Asia. This is our largest distribution partnership ever in the region and we are confident that Sonia and her team will find great homes for our top factual programs. We believe that Asian viewers will come to love our shows, as they do in Canada and beyond,” said Tyson Gratton, Director of Business Development, Omnifilm Entertainment Ltd.

    “Bomanbridge is thrilled to partner with such a prestigious and established company as Omnifilm. Their high quality, entertaining and informative, award-winning programs are sure to be well-received in Asia. We look forward to a long, fruitful partnership with Omnifilm,” said Sonia Fleck, CEO of Bomanbridge Media.

    Namaste Yoga was sold to China on ICS (International Channel Shanghai), a channel run and owned by Shanghai Media Group.

  • This June, Comedy Central offers a fresh line-up for its viewers

    This June, Comedy Central offers a fresh line-up for its viewers

    MUMBAI: As we wait with baited breaths to bid adieu to the summer heat, Comedy Central is all set to recharge your minds with a splash of freshness! Making room for ‘new’, the channel has geared up with its refreshing rib-tickling line-up of new programming and newer seasons of your favorite comedy shows.

    Alongside the ongoing favorite F.R.I.E.N.D.S still continuing at 9pm, June will witness exciting season premieres of two new shows – Mom (Season 3) and Community (Season 1 & 2). In addition to the premieres, the channel has interesting programming in store for Dare Day on June 1st as well as Father’s Day on June 19th.

    “We have consistently aimed at offering the best of English Entertainment through our refreshed line-up.  This month, we are elated to bring to the viewers a fresh bouquet of latest seasons and special programming. With the newest line-up and best of comedy, we are sure to continue as the viewers’ #HappyPlace on television.” – Hashim D’Souza, Programming Head of English Entertainment, Viacom18

    This June, stay tuned to Comedy Central – Your #HappyPlace for the best in comedy and non-stop laughter!

    Shows to watch out for:

    Mom (Season 3)

    Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 | Time: 10.00pm

    Mom revolves around Christy as she battles with alcoholism and drug addiction, living with her mother, Bonny, who is a recovering drug and alcohol addict herself. Christy turned a mother when she was 16. Her daughter Violet too is a teen mother. Awarded the Prism Awards for The Best Comedy Series, the show delves deep into real life issues such as alcoholism, teen pregnancy, cancer, homelessness, addiction and much more.
    Catch the gripping yet comic season premiere of Mom on 1st June at 10pm only on Comedy Central –Your #HappyPlace

    Community (Season 1 – 5)

    Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 | Time: 10.30pm

    Suspended from his job due to forgery, Jeff Winger is forced to enroll at Greendale Community College to earn a legitimate degree. A college full of diverse students with diverse temperaments adds more fun to the plot of Community. With a flamboyant dean, Craig Pelton, and his schemes to make the college seem more reputable, along with antics of their unhinged teacher Ben Chang, and a crush from his class, Britta Perry, lingering nearby with her friends, Jeff ends up learning a lot of the law, and otherwise.

    Don’t miss the exuberant season premiere of Community on 1st June at 10:30 PM only on Comedy Central – Your #HappyPlace

    Father’s Day Special – The Jim Gaffigan Show, Seed

    Date: Sunday 19th June 2016 | Time: 10am onwards

    On a day when we celebrate every child’s first hero, Comedy Central nominates two unwitting candidates: a bartending sperm-donor and a stand-up comedian, father of five! Tune in to Comedy Central to watch more of Adam Korson and Jim Giffigan in their struggles of fatherhood that they experience in their own weird ways.

  • This June, Comedy Central offers a fresh line-up for its viewers

    This June, Comedy Central offers a fresh line-up for its viewers

    MUMBAI: As we wait with baited breaths to bid adieu to the summer heat, Comedy Central is all set to recharge your minds with a splash of freshness! Making room for ‘new’, the channel has geared up with its refreshing rib-tickling line-up of new programming and newer seasons of your favorite comedy shows.

    Alongside the ongoing favorite F.R.I.E.N.D.S still continuing at 9pm, June will witness exciting season premieres of two new shows – Mom (Season 3) and Community (Season 1 & 2). In addition to the premieres, the channel has interesting programming in store for Dare Day on June 1st as well as Father’s Day on June 19th.

    “We have consistently aimed at offering the best of English Entertainment through our refreshed line-up.  This month, we are elated to bring to the viewers a fresh bouquet of latest seasons and special programming. With the newest line-up and best of comedy, we are sure to continue as the viewers’ #HappyPlace on television.” – Hashim D’Souza, Programming Head of English Entertainment, Viacom18

    This June, stay tuned to Comedy Central – Your #HappyPlace for the best in comedy and non-stop laughter!

    Shows to watch out for:

    Mom (Season 3)

    Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 | Time: 10.00pm

    Mom revolves around Christy as she battles with alcoholism and drug addiction, living with her mother, Bonny, who is a recovering drug and alcohol addict herself. Christy turned a mother when she was 16. Her daughter Violet too is a teen mother. Awarded the Prism Awards for The Best Comedy Series, the show delves deep into real life issues such as alcoholism, teen pregnancy, cancer, homelessness, addiction and much more.
    Catch the gripping yet comic season premiere of Mom on 1st June at 10pm only on Comedy Central –Your #HappyPlace

    Community (Season 1 – 5)

    Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 | Time: 10.30pm

    Suspended from his job due to forgery, Jeff Winger is forced to enroll at Greendale Community College to earn a legitimate degree. A college full of diverse students with diverse temperaments adds more fun to the plot of Community. With a flamboyant dean, Craig Pelton, and his schemes to make the college seem more reputable, along with antics of their unhinged teacher Ben Chang, and a crush from his class, Britta Perry, lingering nearby with her friends, Jeff ends up learning a lot of the law, and otherwise.

    Don’t miss the exuberant season premiere of Community on 1st June at 10:30 PM only on Comedy Central – Your #HappyPlace

    Father’s Day Special – The Jim Gaffigan Show, Seed

    Date: Sunday 19th June 2016 | Time: 10am onwards

    On a day when we celebrate every child’s first hero, Comedy Central nominates two unwitting candidates: a bartending sperm-donor and a stand-up comedian, father of five! Tune in to Comedy Central to watch more of Adam Korson and Jim Giffigan in their struggles of fatherhood that they experience in their own weird ways.

  • Anil Kapoor acquires ‘Prison Break’ rights; moots Indian version

    Anil Kapoor acquires ‘Prison Break’ rights; moots Indian version

    NEW DELHIi: Versatile actor Anil Kapoor, who is currently busy finishing the second series of his television series 24, has acquired the rights of another American TV series Prison Break.

    The actor, who had earlier taken the rights of Modern Family, said he normally went with a gut feeling that Indians would love a story when he acquires it to adapt it to Indian situation.

    Prison Break, of which the fifth season is about to commence, revolves around two brothers. One has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit while the other devises an elaborate plan to help him escape and clear his name. The actor said he had only acquired the rights of the first season.

    In a statement, Kapoor said: “The show is about sibling love. It has just the right amount of emotions and of course some mind blowing action. In the past, films like Do Aankhen Barah Haath and Umar Qaid, which revolved around jailbreak, have been appreciated by the audience.”

    The actor-producer is not yet sure whether he will be on the show himself as he says he is concentrating on the second season of 24 which had been telecast on Colors in the first season.

     

  • Anil Kapoor acquires ‘Prison Break’ rights; moots Indian version

    Anil Kapoor acquires ‘Prison Break’ rights; moots Indian version

    NEW DELHIi: Versatile actor Anil Kapoor, who is currently busy finishing the second series of his television series 24, has acquired the rights of another American TV series Prison Break.

    The actor, who had earlier taken the rights of Modern Family, said he normally went with a gut feeling that Indians would love a story when he acquires it to adapt it to Indian situation.

    Prison Break, of which the fifth season is about to commence, revolves around two brothers. One has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit while the other devises an elaborate plan to help him escape and clear his name. The actor said he had only acquired the rights of the first season.

    In a statement, Kapoor said: “The show is about sibling love. It has just the right amount of emotions and of course some mind blowing action. In the past, films like Do Aankhen Barah Haath and Umar Qaid, which revolved around jailbreak, have been appreciated by the audience.”

    The actor-producer is not yet sure whether he will be on the show himself as he says he is concentrating on the second season of 24 which had been telecast on Colors in the first season.