GRB’s Deals With Star Times, Azam TV
GRB Entertainment has made deals for three family-centered, lifestyle programs with Star Times and Azam TV for a few African countries, including Tanzania, and Uganda, among others. Star Times picked (…)
Starz Launches on DIRECTV NOW
Starz launched its flagship network Starz and Starz Encore services on AT&T’s streaming service, DIRECTV NOW. Starz includes Starz original series such as Outlander, Power, and American Gods, among others. Three live premium (…)
‘Bride & Prejudice’ Debuts on Seven Network
A+E Network’s FYI format Bride & Prejudice: The Forbidden Weddings made a strong debut on Seven Network Australia. The first episode, of an eight-part series, ranked number one for the 9pm (…)
Up The Ladder: The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has named Sarah Maizes as vice president of Children’s Entertainment. Maizes recently served the Company as a production executive for the series Dot. In her new position, (…)
MIPTV Goes Back To School
MIPTV 2017, held in Cannes, France, from April 3-6, will include a panel that addresses education: “Innovation Talks: When Academics Decipher Entertainment.” The panel will feature Yahoo Labs senior principal (…)
ZEE Launches Zee Cinemalu On U.S. Channels
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has launched the Telugu movie channel Zee Cinemalu on DISH and Sling TV in the U.S. The channel will broadcast a number of films including Akhil, Brahmotsavam, Kumari21F, (…)
The Kitchen Introduces Russian Acquisition
The Kitchen is making its way into the Russian market with The Kitchen-Russia, based in Moscow. Formerly D&C TV, the acquisition of The Kitchen-Russia was secured by managing director of (…)
Bob Gold & Associates Supports MESA Member Media Initiative
The Media & Entertainment Services Alliance (MESA) has selected L.A.-based public relations company Bob Gold & Associates to support its Member Media Initiative, which will work to provide MESA member companies with (…)
Mercury Filmworks And Cartoon Saloon’s Joint Venture
Canada-based Mercury Filmworks and Ireland-based Cartoon Saloon have started a joint venture as Lighthouse Studios, a 2D-focused animation studio for children’s and family content. Lighthouse Studios will reveal development and production projects (…)
Up The Ladder: A+E Networks
A+E Networks has named Laura Fleury as svp, head of Programming, International. In her new position, Fleury is charged with driving performance and growth across the company’s portfolio, which includes (…)
