Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria jumps out from the capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, New Mexico, U.S., on October 14, 2012. Paris – As part of MIPTV’s increased focus on brands this year, world-renowned Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Media House’s CCO, Alexander Koppel, will give an exclusive MIPTV Media Mastermind keynote on Tuesday, April 9. The team that achieved the Red Bull Stratos – Mission to the Edge of … [Read more...] about Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner to keynote at MIPTV
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Mei Tian Mei Yu Entertainment debuts new series “Planet Homebuddies” online
Beijing – Beijing-based entertainment company Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) is launching a new TV/Web sitcom Planet Homebuddies, a comedy that looks at the new trend of living and working at home among China’s white collar youth, on China portals Youku, iQiyi and SINA on the week of February 8. This makes the series the first to debut on the internet in China. The series is also being developed as a TV/Web format for global audiences. Additionally, the show will have specifically … [Read more...] about Mei Tian Mei Yu Entertainment debuts new series “Planet Homebuddies” online
Viki brings NBCU programming to Southeast Asia
Global TV site Viki has announced a deal with NBCUniversal (NBCU) to bring hundreds of hours of the broadcaster’s content to viewers in Southeast Asia. Hit reality shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians, popular dramas Law & Order and Friday Night Lights, cult Sci Fi shows like Battlestar Galatica, comedy-drama series Lipstick Jungle and classic cartoons like Woody Woodpecker has been available since Friday, February 1, in … [Read more...] about Viki brings NBCU programming to Southeast Asia
MediaCorp launches Toggle
Singapore – MediaCorp has announced the launch of its OTT service Toggle. Toggle offers entertainment, information and news to viewers online, on smartphones, tablets and smart TV, making content-viewing an uninterrupted and engaging experience. To enjoy this, viewers can subscribe to their favourite channels and movies or register at no cost, and watch free local content which MediaCorp has rights to. With Toggle’s Catch-Up service, viewers can watch their favourite programmes … [Read more...] about MediaCorp launches Toggle
“Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” is released on iTunes
Sydney, Australia – All 52 episodes from Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare are now available for download on iTunes in Canada and the U.S. Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare can be purchased in SD for USD$9.99 or HD for USD$12.99 per volume. The series comes in four volumes; Volume One contains six episodes, Volume Two contains seven episodes; Volume Three contains six episodes; and Volume Four contains … [Read more...] about “Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare” is released on iTunes
International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app
When the new series of Top Gear UK returns to TV screens on BBC channels across the world next month – just days after UK transmission – a brand new second-screen app from BBC Worldwide will accompany the international broadcasts for the first time in the show’s history. The app, titled “Top Gear Bingo!”, was developed using UK-based Monterosa’s LViS platform, and encourages viewers to look out for well known phrases, cars and items synonymous with the hit … [Read more...] about International fans of “Top Gear” get new second-screen app