Scripps Networks Asia Pacific


Scripps, VRT buy Travel Channel’s Breaking Borders

Scripps Networks Asia Pacific and Belgium’s VRT have acquired the US version of TV2 conflict zone cuisine series Breaking Borders. The pair have bought the show from distributor Nordic World, whose parent, TV2, originally developed the format as Dining with the Enemy with documentary maker Gry Winther. The format sees a well-known local war correspondent […]

Scripps EMEA, Asia Pac join Canuck show

Scripps Networks’ UK & EMEA and Asia Pacific units have come on board Canadian culinary series Bake with Anna Olson. The Scripps Networks International subsidiaries have co-commissioned season two of the Peace Point Entertainment-produced show, which Shaw Media-backed Food Network in Canada originally ordered. Pastry chef Anna Olson front the series, showing viewers how to […]

Franchise building

The current batch of home renovation formats mirror the pared-down approach to home ownership in the post-recession. Jesse Whittock looks at how the genre continues building. Fitting a new kitchen, re-turfing the garden or completely renovating a home are stresses every home-owner identifies with. The reward when the job’s done is unique, and perhaps that’s […]