Viacom Strikes Format Deal With Korea s Something Special
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VIS, part of ViacomCBS Networks International, has struck a partnership to develop formats and shows with South Korea-based Something Special. The deal expands the corporation’s activities in Korea and the Asian TV markets.
Founded at the end of 2019 by Hwang Jin Woo, former president of CJ ENM, and Kim In-soo, former head of formats at SBS, Something Special pitches itself as Korea’s first-ever TV agency representing format producers.
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The deal gives VIS exclusive first-look rights to globally represent and co-develop up to ten of Something Special’s top unscripted and factual entertainment formats. These potentially span music competition, food and cuisine, game shows and reality shows.
Marc Anthony, JC Acosta to Host MipTV Keynote - Global Bulletin
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In today’s Global Bulletin, Marc Anthony and JC Acosta plan a MipTV keynote, “My Name Is Leon” reveals casting details, Rubicon announced spring delivery for its Norwegian drama series “Nach” and CPL Productions extends its multi-year deal with Red Arrow Studios.
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Marc Anthony and VIS & Networks Americas president
JC Acosta will host a keynote address at April’s MipTV titled “Behind the Curtain – A Conversation With Marc Anthony” at the entirely-online event.
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In November of last year, Anthony’s