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Entertainment - Reality
Galleon Entertainment

Design it, Style it, flaunt it...who will be the next Super Fashion Star? The search for the ultimate fashion team starts here! Exclusive Fashion partner: Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden (IMG Entertainment)

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Being...Fidel Castro
1 x 90'
Documentary - History
Calt Distribution

Fidel Castro gives us his view of things, through the caustic view of Karl Zero, a French journalist who stands "in the shoes" of famous politicians.

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Dilemma
25'
Entertainment – Game Shows
Banijay International

They think they are ready for anything. But how far will they go to win the game?...

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Band Without Brothers
52 x 30'
Factual - Documentary
John Mclean Media

The Last Supper is a rock band hell-bent on breaking the world record for most countries toured by a music group by hitting 100! The series is a true rockumentary drama of cultural exploration.

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Benidorm Bastards - Seven One International
Benidorm Bastards
25'
Format
Seven One International

Rose d'Or Nominee "Benidorm Bastards" is an edgy hidden camera show starring 7 old men and women who are making fun of the younger generation.

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Street Kids of Mumbai
1 x 60'
Factual - Documentary
Digital Rights Group

India is home to the largest number of street children in the world. UNICEF's estimate of 11m is considered to be a conservative figure. 10 - 15,000 children arrive in Mumbai alone every year. This film tells the stories of just a few...

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Canada's Global unveils new image

'Tis the season for re-branding, it seems, as CanWest MediaWorks' Global Television network becomes the second major Canadian media outfit to revamp its image this week.

Earlier this week, Hollywood-based Canadian producer Lions Gate announced that it was rebranding to become simply Lionsgate, and now CanWest MediaWorks has unveiled its new vision for its Canadian conventional TV network Global TV.

Essentially, the Global re-brand changes the logo from a red crescent, which has been in use since 1997, to a red arrow.

The new branding will be unveiled on air on February 5, 2006, during the Super Bowl. Thereafter, the refreshed visual identity will be woven through the network's newscasts, advertising and on-air presentation.

While it may not seem like a monumental rejig, it is being hailed as indicative of a new strategy for the broadcaster. "We're launching a completely reinvigorated brand with a fresh visual identity that's representative of a new attitude and a new promise to viewers,” said Walter Levitt, SVP of marketing for television and radio at Global’s parent CanWest MediaWorks.

He noted that the creative inspiration for the new logo came from the 'greater than' mathematical symbol, representing the company’s goal to provide viewers with “greater insight, greater perspective and greater understanding."

According to Global, the re-brand is a further example of the positive changes that Kathleen Dore, president of television and radio for CanWest MediaWorks, has made since she joined the organisation last fall.

Dore, who moved over from her post at Rainbow Media Holdings, signed up with Global at a difficult time, with the network sitting at a distant number two in the ratings, far behind chief rival CTV.

The first major programming initiatives under Dore’s watch have included the successful launch of Entertainment Tonight Canada, the acquisition of the year's top-rated new drama Prison Break, the top-rated new comedy The War at Home, and the breakout hit My Name is Earl.

While it is still a major uphill battle to chase down CTV, the Global network has seen some ratings gains in the key Toronto and Vancouver markets, and has also made headway with its nightly newscast.

"I'm really pleased with the momentum we are building at Global," said Dore. "The new branding unveiled today is the next stage in our journey to rebuild Global and both viewers and advertisers can anticipate a fresh, new attitude to accompany these changes as the New Year unfolds."

Jenn Kuzmyk
21 Dec 2005
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