London – Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, is set to launch the first live-action drama based on Microsoft’s globally renowned Halo franchise at NATPE 2013. The company will debut Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn to international buyers. The programme delivers a story of heroism and sacrifice; taking new and existing fans back to the beginning as a group of cadets train at the Corbulo Academy of Military Sciences to join the ongoing war with the outer colonial … [Read more...] about Content Television launches first live-action drama based on Halo franchise
Gaming
Disney launches new gaming platform
Burbank, California – Disney Interactive has unveiled the Disney Infinity, one of the company’s ambitious gaming initiatives that will launch in June across all consoles and will have a phased roll out across mobile and online devices throughout 2013. This all-new game platform gives players the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. "Disney Infinity introduces a new way to interact with the … [Read more...] about Disney launches new gaming platform
TV ASIA Plus: 2012 in review
TV ASIA Plus recaps the headlines that matter this past year. For full stories, click on the links below! JanuaryBPL goes 3D in Hong Kong Todd Miller heads up Celestial Tiger Entertainment StarHub and Sky News launches HD news channel Schofield and Yap step up at AAAN Cartoon Network’s Dulce Lim Chen passes away FebruaryA+E launches in Australia’s Foxtel BBC Worldwide adds channels to TrueVisions SES-3 satellite relocates to Asia BIG CBS Networks enters Sri Lanka Gerhard Zeiler … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus: 2012 in review
A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
New York – A+E Networks has launched a global mobile campaign and social media initiative for Mankind The Story of All of Us, a 12-hour television event airing on HISTORY globally. A+E Networks has developed a calendar for social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to drive local engagement by HISTORY’s fans worldwide. The offer includes daily updates, topical interactive features such as puzzles, trivia and live Twitter chats during broadcast. The network is also creating a … [Read more...] about A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
National Geographic Channel launches Doomsday Preppers app
Washington – National Geographic Channel (NGC) and National Geographic Games have released a new mobile game based on Doomsday Preppers, a series on NGC featuring Americans who are preparing for the end of the world. The free app, with in-app purchases for premium content and gameplay perks, is available now on the App Store timed to the second season of Doomsday Preppers. Developed by Can't Stop Games and distributed internationally by G5 Entertainment, Doomsday Preppers players will be … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel launches Doomsday Preppers app
BabyTV launches new app for toddlers
New York- BabyTV has launched the Musical NightLight app on Apple's App Store, a new mobile app designed for parents to help comfort and calm their babies and toddlers at bedtime. The "Musical NightLight" app plays soothing music ranging from classical, relaxing, and spiritual to a mix of all three. The app also has soothing video and images featuring loveable characters from BabyTV for a predetermined time set by the user. Other features include sound detection technology that reactivates the … [Read more...] about BabyTV launches new app for toddlers