Hong Kong – Turner International has announced the appointment of Edward Barnieh as Programming and Acquisitions Manager, Asia Pacific, to further expand its quality offering of kids content. Based in Hong Kong, Edward will be responsible for Turner’s acquisition strategies for its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific, including Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, POGO, Toonami and Boomerang as well as to secure rights to the most engaging content in the region, in particular funny and … [Read more...] about Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role
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Season five of the US version of TBS’ “SASUKE” in production
TBS has announced that production for season five of the U.S. version of the TBS sports entertainment show SASUKE has begun. As with last year, season five of American Ninja Warrior will air simultaneously on NBC as well as on pay-TV on the Esquire Channel (formerly G4). For the new season, former NFL pro-turned NFL Network analyst Akbar Gbaja Biamilia and ESPN's two-time Emmy winning sports broadcaster Jenn Brown will join Matt Iseman as co-hosts of the series. SASUKE (including … [Read more...] about Season five of the US version of TBS’ “SASUKE” in production
Eco Fashion returns for its 2nd season on Fashion One
Hong Kong – Fashion One Network has announced the return of Eco Fashion, an eco docu-series which showcase designer’s eco-friendly products from conception to completion, slated to return to the channel on World Earth Day. The second season of Eco Fashion features Rags2Riches from the Philippines, Keo KJay from Cambodia, Handsome Co. in Hong Kong, and designers from Germany, USA and South Africa as they present products made by the local people giving rise to opportunities to create … [Read more...] about Eco Fashion returns for its 2nd season on Fashion One
Starz renews Da Vinci’s Demons for second season
Beverly Hills, California – Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht has announced a second season order for the STARZ Original series, Da Vinci's Demons, following its recent record-setting first season debut on STARZ on April 12. The network says more than 2.14 million total viewers tune in, making it the highest-rated premiere weekend ever for a STARZ Original. Production of season two of Da Vinci's Demons is expected to begin in Wales in May 2013, with an on-air return expected on … [Read more...] about Starz renews Da Vinci’s Demons for second season
Fashion One to premiere “Kick Up Your Heels”
Hong Kong – Fashion One has announced a new workout series Kick Up Your Heels – a three-set, six-episode workout series that features the fitness trend. The series includes street dancing, a zumba-esque workout as well as kickboxing guided by experienced instructors. Each episode will contain a choreographed routine and will give step-by-step instruction on how to do the stylised workouts. “With April being the Health Awareness month, we would like to encourage our viewers to … [Read more...] about Fashion One to premiere “Kick Up Your Heels”
GMA Network launches GMA News TV International in Middle East
GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) through its international business unit, GMA International, announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Dubai-based pay-TV platform, My-HD, for the direct-to-home distribution of GMA News TV International in the Middle East. Starting April 5, GMA, together with My-HD, will give Filipinos in the Middle East access to the latest news from home through the network’s third international channel. Leading the contract signing at the GMA Network headquarters … [Read more...] about GMA Network launches GMA News TV International in Middle East