Video Age International articles from June 2007

Video Age International archives from June 2007

Indies agree on change, but disagree on path.(Industry overview)
June 1, 2007... When studio bean counters review their costs for selling to Latin America, they ask their sales divisions if it's worthwhile, because so much is spent to get so little. But what's little for the studios, represents the lifeblood for the indies,...

Ralph Baruch's book: The Bad, The Good and the Ugly.(Occupation overview)
June 1, 2007... I first met Ralph Baruch in 1979, as the international editor for TV/Radio Age. The publisher, Sol Paul, who considered Baruch a legend, arranged my visit to Viacom's offices in Manhattan. Baruch had helped found the media company and served as...

DISCOP and NATPE: when east meets west.
June 1, 2007... As the international TV industry approaches DISCOP 2007, the 15th annual show for the Eastern and Central European markets in Budapest, we asked what should, will and has changed during DISCOP's "year of living NATPE"? NATPE's CEO Rick...

Brazil's Forum aims to unbolt TV market.(advertising revenues in television industry)(Conference notes)
June 1, 2007... As one of the top Latin American territories in terms of young, affluent audiences and advertiser revenue, it's no surprise producers and distributors the world over are looking to enter the Brazilian TV landscape. But traditionally--thanks to...

ITV goes broadband.(World)
June 1, 2007... British commercial broadcaster ITV has unveiled plans for a relaunch of its ITV.com service, which will provide live programs, a 30-day catch-up service and access to program archives. The 20-million-pound (U.S.$40 million) relaunch will occur...

Samsung's Slovakian LCDs.(World)
June 1, 2007... As an increasing number of consumers upgrade from cathode ray tube to flat-panel TV sets, South Korea-based Samsung Electronics is looking to bolster its share of the liquid-crystal display (LCD) business by building a 320-million-euro...

Quizzing game show deals.(World)
June 1, 2007... Echoing the 1950s U.S. quiz show scandals, allegations of game show fraud and deception are running rampant across Western Europe. But this time around, the complaints have a more digital bent, and the economic stakes could be higher. So...

Exporting brands, not competition.(Formatting Crime Dramas)
June 1, 2007... In France, sometime this summer, TF1 will begin airing Paris Enquetes Criminelles, a localized version of NBC Universal's Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The series premiere, which was announced in 2005, has been held up in part due to disputes...

Nielsen's live plus baffles U.S. execs.(Ratings Issues)
June 1, 2007... The thing about Nielsen's "live plus" initiative is that no one is really sure what it is and what it means to them. The real word on the street is confusion. But, the bottom line remains: What will it do for me? "Live plus" is a generic...

Promo gurus' mart shows strength amid challenges.(Promax At Crossroads)
June 1, 2007... With a diverse slate that includes keynotes delivered by former U.S. president Bill Clinton, avant garde filmmaker John Waters and fashion designer Kenneth Cole, this year's 52nd annual Promax/BDA conference--which will be held at the Hilton...

Key acquisitions executives.(L.A. SCREENINGS 2007)
June 1, 2007... ARGENTINA Artear: Walter Sequeira Claxson: Angel Zambrano, Fernando Gaston, Ralph Haiek Disney: Fernando Lagier Pramer: Lucia Suarez Sur: Mariano Elizondo, Alejandro Stoessel Telefe: Julian Rodriguez Montero, Claudio...

2007-08 season's new series.(L.A. SCREENINGS 2007)(List)
June 1, 2007... By International Distribution Company CBS PARAMOUNT INTERNATIONAL TV Californication (Showtime) Production Team: Tom Kapinos, David Duchovny, Stephen Hopkins Format: One-hour drama About a novelist whose obsession with...

Who's screening.(L.A. SCREENINGS 2007)(film and video production companies)(Directory)
June 1, 2007... 2001 AUDIOVISUAL Intercontinental, Ste 1005 ALFRED HABER DISTRIBUTION Alfred Haber, Robert Kennedy, Andrew Haber, Patricia Villagran Intercontinental, Ste 1208 ALLIANCE ATLANTIS Roberto Prieto Century Plaza,...

Correction.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2007... Please note that SPTI drama series "Breaking Bad," listed on page 16, is a pilot only.

Ancillary revenue streams: how deals have changed.(Legal Matters)(entertainment industry rules for advertising)
June 1, 2007... This is a time of monumental change in the entertainment industry. Even a few years ago, entertainment executives did one of a few things: made movies, made TV shows, sold music or operated radio stations. Today, the same content--regardless of...

Let's do lunch.(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... FORUM BRASIL 2007 MAY 30-31 Sao Paulo, Brazil TEL: (55-11) 3120 2351 FAX: (55-11) 3120 5485 www.forumbrasiltv.com.br NEXTMEDIA JUNE 8-10 Banff, Canada TEL: (403) 678-1216 FAX: (403) 678-3357 ...

My two cents.
June 1, 2007... Should the U.S. and other nations boycott the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games as repeatedly requested by U.N. spokesperson and actor Mia Farrow? Before answering, take a look at some of the obstacles: * Steven Spielberg acting as...