Cannes – FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has announced the sale of U.S. drama Wedding Band (10 x 60’) to two multi-territory broadcasters in Asia Pacific that will air in more than 45 territories. Sony has picked up the hour-long comedic drama for its viewers across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Viacom18 has also opted for the show for viewers in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: FME inks deals with Asia Pacific broadcasters for Wedding Band
Gaming
Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment creates mobile game
Los Angeles – Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment Inc. have partnered with mobile entertainment start-up Moonshark to create Verticus, an all-new action adventure mobile game. A sneak peek trailer of the game along with other information was revealed exclusively at Lee's Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The game will be available for download to mobile devices later this year. "Working closely with Moonshark to build characters and storylines for a mobile game has been a … [Read more...] about Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment creates mobile game
Ben 10 game app tops iTunes charts
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network game app Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Xenodrome, has achieved almost half a million downloads on the iTunes Store in its first month. Released on July 25, the free app is already topping the charts for iPad and iPhone games, as kids across Asia Pacific download the ultimate power-up for tablets and smartphones. By August 26, the app had already garnered 467,000 regional downloads just through Apple’s App Store. It secured top-10 rankings for overall and games … [Read more...] about Ben 10 game app tops iTunes charts
Cartoon Network updates mobile app
Cartoon Network has launched Version 2.0 of the Cartoon Network app—available on Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad—which allows users to watch their favourite Cartoon Network shows and play games, all in the same easy-to-use app. In the iPad, users can even use the split screen mode to watch and play at the same time. The Version 2.0 will feature hit Cartoon Network shows including Adventure Time, Regular Show, Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ninjago, The Looney Tunes … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network updates mobile app
Turner partners BlueArk to launch Toonix online game
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. has partnered with leading South Korean game developer BlueArk Global to create a multi-platform social game featuring the Toonix, Cartoon Network’s loveable online avatars. In the game, players or “planeteers” go forth with a mission to save the Toonix universe by transforming lifeless planets into flourishing, sustainable communities. The fully customisable game also allow planeteers to design their own Toonix … [Read more...] about Turner partners BlueArk to launch Toonix online game
MEASAT to deliver live broadcast of Euro 2012 to Brunei
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced a capacity deal with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems (ASTRO) to carry the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 (Euro 2012) live for Brunei via the MEASAT-3 satellite. The Euro 2012 contribution service is being provided to Radio Television Brunei (RTB) via MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre throughout the whole tournament. The Euro 2012, the 14th edition of European Championship for national football teams organised by … [Read more...] about MEASAT to deliver live broadcast of Euro 2012 to Brunei