Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ.) (‘MTG’ or ‘the Group’), the international entertainment group, announced on February 25 that it has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of Trace Partners SAS (‘Trace’), the France-based youth media brand and global pay-TV channel operator that has distribution agreements with third party network operators in 160 countries worldwide, including all 55 countries in Africa. The stake is being acquired from Citizen Capital, … [Read more...] about MTG acquires 75% of Trace
Music
Alfred Haber, Inc. to distribute Beatles special internationally
Palisades Park – On the heels of the show's airing in the U.S. on CBS on February 9, 2014 – exactly 50 years to the day, date and time of the original event – and having just recently been appointed exclusive international distributor, Alfred Haber, President of Alfred Haber, Inc. (AHI), announced that the company has already secured numerous international sales for The Beatles: The Night that Changed America – A … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber, Inc. to distribute Beatles special internationally
Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
Indian multi-media entertainment powerhouse Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (a 50:50 joint venture between Viacom Inc and Network18) revealed the identity of their soon to be launched Indie music and sub culture channel on February 5. PepsiCo India is the title sponsor of the channel. Pepsi MTV Indies will be the world’s largest platform for independent sub cultures and has been built in collaboration with a collective of artists and supporters of the … [Read more...] about Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte to sing 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Song
Rio de Janeiro – FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment have announced that "We Are One (Ole Ola)," by global superstar Pitbull, featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte, has been chosen as the Official Song of the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. The song will be performed by Pitbull, together with Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, at the FIFA World Cup™ Opening Ceremony on June … [Read more...] about Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte to sing 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Official Song
Voting opens for “Viewers’ Choice The Best of 2013”
Tokyo – Each year, viewers cast their votes for Viewers’ Choice” to choose programmes they want to view again out of those broadcast on NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international TV broadcast. The series returns in 2013 and top-ranking programmes will be rebroadcast at the end of the year. This year, a total of 60 episodes have been nominated out of those broadcast on NHK WORLD TV from January 1st to November 4th. Voting from Japan and abroad is open … [Read more...] about Voting opens for “Viewers’ Choice The Best of 2013”
Youku Tudou’s content chief to deliver ATF 2013 opening keynote
Singapore – The 2013 Asia TV Forum & Market announced that its opening keynote speech will be delivered by Youku Tudou’s Chief Content Officer, Sunny Xiangyang Zhu. To be held on December 3, 2013, it will kick off a four-day conference programme at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. ATF 2013 will be held in conjunction with ScreenSingapore 2013 for the second year running.Previously the Chief Editor at Youku, China's leading internet television and … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou’s content chief to deliver ATF 2013 opening keynote