Los Angeles – Metan Development Group has unveiled the “Metan Meter”, a proprietary ranking system created as a guideline to measure the popularity of Western celebrities in China based on analysis of the country’s top social and digital networks. Each month, the Metan Meter will publish a ranking board that lists the top male and female Western celebrities trending in China. This enables film or television companies in China to make better casting decisions when they … [Read more...] about Metan Meter ranks top Western celebs trending in China
Archives for May 2012
BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced that they will be covering the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, airing it on the BBC channels across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, India, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The LIVE coverage will be taken directly from BBC One in the UK, with the celebrations available via the BBC Global iPlayer in selected markets. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations will lead the London Calling season, a global television event that … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
Anthony Bourdain to host new weekend programme at CNN
Anthony Bourdain will be hosting a new weekend programme on food and travel starting early 2013 on CNN. The show, shot on location, will examine cultures from around the world through their food, dining and travel rituals. The series will be produced by Zero Point Zero Production, which has been working with Bourdain for over a decade, producing Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, The Layover, A Cooks Tour, and Decoding Ferran Adria. Bourdain will also offer commentary on other CNN programmes and … [Read more...] about Anthony Bourdain to host new weekend programme at CNN
Google joins global innovators at CommunicAsia 2012 Summit
Singapore – Aliza Knox, Managing Director of Commerce for Google Asia Pacific, will be delivering the visionary address at the CommunicAsia 2012 Summit on June 20, focusing on how ‘Asia defines the Internet’ by following the trajectory of the smartphone industry across Asia and how it can lead to a better understanding of the region’s current and future growth. The CommunicAsia 2012 Summit will feature prominent speakers presenting on a wide range of topics from cloud … [Read more...] about Google joins global innovators at CommunicAsia 2012 Summit
Prime TV and CBS Studios International conclude volume licensing deal
Los Angeles - Prime TV has signed a multiyear, studio volume deal with CBS Studios International, which gives Prime exclusive free-to-air broadcasting rights in New Zealand to a broad range of new series that the Hollywood studio produces from the start of the new US television season in the fall of 2012, such as Elementary and Vegas. Karen Bieleski, Head of Prime TV, said in a statement that the volume licensing deal is Prime’s first and represents a very exciting opportunity for the … [Read more...] about Prime TV and CBS Studios International conclude volume licensing deal
Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
HIT Entertainment has announced two new collections – Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun and Angelina Ballerina: Musical Moves – which will be will be available on DVD, digital download and on demand from June 12. The six-episode Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun will feature racing engines, run-away go-carts, and monster chases and will keep preschoolers entertained with Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder for company. In the five-episode … [Read more...] about Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring preschool pals onto DVD
