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TV Formats: Made in China
A decade ago China was considered the enemy of the international formats business, but today…
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DHX cuts Chinese streaming deal with CCTV
Canada-listed kids producer and distributor DHX has struck a streaming deal with China National Television,…
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Rising Star set for China
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has bought Keshet International’s quick-selling singing format Rising Star. CCTV has…
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Globo has a Super Star Ding Dong
Brazil’s Globo TV has acquired local rights to Banijay International format Super Star Ding Dong….
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Canal+ secures new electric motorsport coverage
French pay TV operator Canal+ has secured rights to Formula E motorsport, the new category…
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News brief: CCTV buys German comedy format Schiller Street
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has acquired Schiller Street, the German-originated improvised comedy format. The local…
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News brief: China’s CCTV renews Globo soccer deal
CCTV has renewed a soccer rights deal with Brazilian media giant Globo. The three-year deal…
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Cheetah Diaries Powers factual sales
Power’s The Cheetah Diaries has been picked up by a raft of international broadcasters. Three…
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Nordic World seals indie first-look deals
Nordic World has agreed first-look deals with four indie producers in Denmark and Sweden. The…
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China’s CCTV orders three Israeli formats
CCTV has licensed a trio of projects from Israeli formats house Armoza. Chinese state broadcaster…