Singapore – CBeebies Live! will mark its first appearance in Asia with a two-week long music-themed show in Singapore at Plaza Singapura, with the CBeebies characters, Zingzillas and Teletubbies. The show, which starts on 29th November, will be free for all visitors to the mall, with performances every day. “Presenting “CBeebies Live!” in Singapore is part of our continuing efforts to bring the channel to life,” … [Read more...] about CBeebies Live! to debut in Singapore
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DW launches flagship channel in Mongolia
As of November 25, DW’s flagship channel with 24 hours of English programming is available on SkyMedia to viewers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. As of November 25, DW’s flagship channel with 24 hours of English programming is available on SkyMedia to viewers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. “Viewers in Mongolia appreciate our precise and reliable reporting, and they have always been strong supporters of our brand of programming,” said Petra Schneider, Director of … [Read more...] about DW launches flagship channel in Mongolia
FIC Asia announces two senior appointments
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced that it has made senior appointments into two newly created positions. Helena Choe started in her new role on November 18th as Vice President of Syndication while Rahul Sood will assume the role of Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Commercial effective December 9th. Both executives’ geographic remit will cover Asia Pacific and the Middle East. As Vice President of Syndication based in Hong Kong, Helena … [Read more...] about FIC Asia announces two senior appointments
Metan to launch writers coalition for multi-platform projects
Los Angeles - Metan Development Group (Metan) and a coalition of North America’s top TV and film writers, have joined forces to launch Metan Wen Zhi Ku, a joint venture linking Western writing talent with transmedia projects for the China market, the announcement was made by Larry Namer, President/ CEO, Metan and writers Art Eisenson and David Gittins. Eisenson and Gittins head up a collective of the most respected writers from TV and film, who have signed on as part of Metan Wen Zhi … [Read more...] about Metan to launch writers coalition for multi-platform projects
UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format
On November 13, 2013, the Dutch court ruled in favor of Eyeworks by rejecting Banijay’s claims in relation to potential infringement of their sports event programme TV Total Turmspringen (Stars in Danger) by Eyeworks' entertainment format Celebrity Splash. The ruling dictates that Celebrity Splash does not infringe upon Banijay’s rights.The court confirmed that while both programmes are based on one theme - celebrities diving - the ”elaboration and … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format
Ten Alps to produce doc for CCTV2
Blakeway Productions has won a direct commission from China’s state broadcaster CCTV2 to produce The Secrets of Branding, (8 x 50’) a documentary series which takes an in-depth look at the stories behind some of the world’s leading brands. BBC Worldwide is the global distributor. The Secrets of Branding features over thirty of the world’s top brands, including Gucci, Disney, Burberry, Lamborghini and Dyson, and reveals the key components for building a global … [Read more...] about Ten Alps to produce doc for CCTV2