Tag: variety

  • SBS Australia Acquires ‘Secret Nazi Bases’ From DCD Rights

    SBS Australia Acquires ‘Secret Nazi Bases’ From DCD Rights

    Australian pubcaster SBS Australia has acquired rights to six-part factual series “Secret Nazi Bases” from British independent distributor DCD Rights. Produced by Go Button Media for UKTV, Discovery Science US and Discovery EMEA, the series investigates lesser-known histories of World War II and elements of Nazi plans.

    “This type of factual series, which provides captivating entertainment and intrigue, is perfect for SBS’ audience,” said Ben Nguyen, SBS channel manager for SBS Australia. The deal was signed in Cannes.

    Continue reading on Variety.com

  • MMA, Matchmaking Series on Myx’s 2016 Slate

    MMA, Matchmaking Series on Myx’s 2016 Slate

    Mixed martial arts and a matchmaker who battles moms are part of the 2016 programming slate for Myx TV, the Asian-American focused cable and satellite channel.

    With new original series “Mom vs. Matchmaker,” professional matchmaker Carmelia Ray (pictured) will go head-to-head with opinionated mothers as she finds the perfect mate for their single children. Produced by Go Button Media and Myx TV, the executive producers are Daniel Oron and Natasha Ryan for Go Button and Miguel Santos for Myx TV.

    “‘Mom vs. Matchmaker’ challenges the old ‘mother knows best’ saying by testing a mother’s instinct against a professional matchmaker’s cutting-edge expertise,” said Santos, g.m. of Myx TV. “With a child’s future happiness on the line, the emotions run high, and Myx TV audiences will see the drama that goes into making the perfect match.”

    Read more at variety.com