Australia – The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has announced a range of measures to support Australia’s public broadcasters. The government will provide an additional A$158.1 million over five years to the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS) to ensure it remains a vibrant and dynamic broadcaster, and to launch a new indigenous free-to-air television channel. SBS will establish this free-to-air national indigenous … [Read more...] about Australia’s SBS receives government funding
Archives for May 2012
DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
Singapore – Universal Networks International has secured the format rights to create an Asian original of Hot Guys Who Cook (6x30’), premiering on DIVA Universal in June 2012 across 20 Asian territories. This is the second original commission by the network in the region. Yvonne Pilkington, Senior Vice President, Production and Format Sales, NBCUniversal International said, “This is the first international version of the format and we look forward to working with Universal … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal premieres new original format in Asia
Portal ushers in social TV movement
Sydney, Australia and Santa Monica, California – An online destination offering television fans a new way to connect with other fans and engage with their favorite television shows is now live via FANS.tv. FANS has been quietly powering social television experiences from behind the scenes for major broadcast and studio partners including The CW Network and thebachelor.tv, the alumni and casting site for the hit relationship series "The Bachelor", among others. With the … [Read more...] about Portal ushers in social TV movement
STAR TV expands reach via four-channel deal with Time Warner Cable
Centennial, Colorado and New York – International Media Distribution (IMD) and STAR TV, a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, have signed a deal for the carriage of STAR India PLUS, STAR India GOLD, Life OK, and STAR India NEWS with Time Warner Cable. STAR India PLUS, a 24/7 premium network in Hindi with English subtitles and said to be the leading Asian television channel in India and the UK, will soon be available to Time Warner Cable customers in select … [Read more...] about STAR TV expands reach via four-channel deal with Time Warner Cable
China approves screening of The Hunger Games in June
Santa Monica, California – Lionsgate’s blockbuster film The Hunger Games has been approved for release in China in the first half of June. The film, which has already grossed nearly$620 million at the worldwide box office, will be released nationwide in China with both dubbed and subtitled prints by The China Film Group in cooperation with Talent International, Lionsgate’s promotional partner. The Hunger Games will be one of the … [Read more...] about China approves screening of The Hunger Games in June
The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
Burbank, California – Marvel’s latest superhero film The Avengers has shattered the domestic opening weekend records of all time with $207.4 million for May 4-6, according to The Walt Disney Studios. In 12 days, the film breached the $600 million threshold at the global box office with a cumulative worldwide gross of an estimated $654.8 million. The Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically in just three days. The domestic debut on Friday, May 4, … [Read more...] about The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
