ASIA - Syfy’s Defiance will premiere globally on April 16 with a two-hour episode broadcast, a day after the U.S launch on April 15, reaching over 13 territories in Asia. This includes Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore. According to the network, the series takes an unprecedented approach to storytelling by uniting scripted television and online gaming. The game will launch first in early April, followed by the TV series premiere, with both … [Read more...] about Syfy Asia sets April 16 for global premiere of “Defiance”
Gaming
“Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
Espoo, Finland – Rovio Entertainment is bringing its weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series to fans around the world by launching a video distribution channel across all of its Angry Birds game titles on smartphones and tablets. On the weekend of March 16-17, Angry Birds fans can watch the latest adventures of the birds and pigs through a dedicated channel available in Rovio games, as well as on select video-on-demand channel providers, Smart TVs and connected devices. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about “Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
Multi Channels Asia to manage Ginx across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Multi Channels Asia (MCA) announced that it is teaming up with Ginx – the world’s only international television channel exclusively dedicated to video gaming and video gaming culture. The cooperation will see MCA manage Ginx across Asia-Pacific – including key territories such as Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan – as well as emerging pay television markets, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, and Brunei. The agreement follows … [Read more...] about Multi Channels Asia to manage Ginx across Asia Pacific
Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
Singapore – Tiger Street Football, the five-a-side football tournament that pits the best local teams against the top international street teams in a customised oval cage, returns this year and expands to seven key cities across the region, an increase from the five last year. Organised by Tiger Beer in partnership with FOX SPORTS Event Management team, the competition will also see legendary Italian football superstar Fabio Cannavaro coming on board as the official Tournament Ambassador. … [Read more...] about Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
FunSpot brings “The Walking Dead: Assault” to Asia Pacific
Singapore – FunSpot, a provider of mobile social gaming and entertainment in emerging markets, has partnered Skybound Asia and been named the exclusive publisher in Asia Pacific for The Walking Dead: Assault. The company has been awarded the game rights to the global franchise by Robert Kirkman and his US-based company, Skybound. The worldwide version of the game is now available on the Apple App Store. The launch coincides with the Asia Pacific airing of the midseason premiere of The … [Read more...] about FunSpot brings “The Walking Dead: Assault” to Asia Pacific
Screen Australia puts in A$30 million for new interactive content
Screen Australia has released draft guidelines for a suite of new interactive and multi-platform programmes. With A$20 million for games, Screen Australia will commit more than A$30 million over the next three years including approximately A$12 million to be delivered in the first year. The agency’s support for interactive and multi-platform content now incorporates new Federal Government funding through the Australian Interactive Games Fund, as well as funding previously provided through … [Read more...] about Screen Australia puts in A$30 million for new interactive content