Hong Kong – Recently renewed for a fourth season, the award-winning HBO Original Series Game Of Thrones, has been announced to return to Asia for its ten-episode third season on April 20. The series will premiere exclusively on HBO and HBO HD with brand new episodes airing weekly at the same time. The new season of Game Of Thrones can also be viewed on HBO GO along with past seasons of the series. Filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Iceland and Morocco, season three of Game Of Thrones is … [Read more...] about “Game Of Thrones” returns to HBO Asia on April 20
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MIPTV: Passion Distribution’s “Prospectors” licensed to NGCI
Passion Distribution has announced that its newly acquired title Prospectors (9x30’), which launched at MIPTV, has been licensed to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) as part of a large pan-regional deal covering 171 countries. The agreement covers Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. It premiered on The Weather Channel on March 26 and was produced by High Noon Entertainment. The series follows a group of miners who are searching for rare gems … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Passion Distribution’s “Prospectors” licensed to NGCI
iConcerts Japan signs VOD deal with Japan’s J:COM
Switzerland-based iConcerts, part of Transmedia Communications SA, has announced the opening of a subsidiary office in Tokyo, operating under the brand name of iConcerts Japan effective immediately. The new subsidiary has, in addition, closed its first deal with Japanese Multiple-system operator (MSO) giant Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd (J:COM). iConcerts Japan is headed by newly appointed CEO, Daihei Shiohama, who was previously Board Director/Head of International Business at Index … [Read more...] about iConcerts Japan signs VOD deal with Japan’s J:COM
“Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” launches on CNN International on April 15
CNN will premiere the new lifestyle series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown on April 15 in Asia. The one-hour series, hosted by renowned chef and award-winning television personality Anthony Bourdain, follows Bourdain as he travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. The premiere episode will feature an inside look at Myanmar. In his maiden voyage to the country formerly known as Burma, Bourdain and his … [Read more...] about “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” launches on CNN International on April 15
MIPTV: Moonscoop introduces new animated series “Lalaloopsy”
Cannes/Los Angeles – Moonscoop has announced that it is set to launch international distribution of Lalaloopsy – a half-hour animated series based on MGA Entertainment’s Lalaloopsy dolls. The 52-episode series will be co-produced under a partnership between MGA Entertainment and Nickleodeon. Lalaloopsy made its debut in the US on Nickelodeon on March 29. A celebration of diversity, friendship and teamwork, the children’s series features the original eight Lalaloopsy … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Moonscoop introduces new animated series “Lalaloopsy”
MIPTV: FremantleMedia Kids & Family and Mattel launch season two of “Max Steel” to global buyers
Cannes – FremantleMedia Kids & Family and Mattel, Inc. announced that they have green lit a second season of the action-comedy animated series Max Steel following its global success. The second season will contain twenty-six 30-minute episodes, bringing the total number of episodes available to 52. The first season of Max Steel, based on the Mattel franchise, is currently being launched around the world. FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment has secured additional sales to … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia Kids & Family and Mattel launch season two of “Max Steel” to global buyers