Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV Southeast Asia, Nickelodeon Southeast Asia, Nick Jr., and Comedy Central Asia on SingTel mio TV’s subscription TV service. The partnership also includes Nickelodeon-branded on-the-ground events that will further strengthen its brand experience with its audience. Details about launch dates and price plans will be announced in the coming weeks. “Expanding the … [Read more...] about Viacom Asia to launch its channels on SingTel mio TV
Archives for February 2013
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original kids series
Los Angeles – Netflix, Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have announced that they will create the first ever Netflix original series for kids. Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie Turbo, premiering in theatres this summer, the series Turbo: F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Stunt Team) debuts exclusively this December in the U.S. and across the globe in the 40 countries where Netflix offers its service. "Families love Netflix, so creating an original series for kids was a natural for us. And … [Read more...] about Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original kids series
Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Get Squiggling Letters Beyond Distribution has acquired two more children’s titles from UK producer Dot To Dot Productions – Totally Rubbish and Get Squiggling Letters. Beyond will launch these two new series, commissioned for CBBC and CBeebies respectively, at MIPTV in April. Totally Rubbish (10 x 30’) is an art show where presenters Michelle Ackerley and Nigel Clarke turn worthless trash into creative and useful stuff. The series focuses on recycling, upcycling and … [Read more...] about Beyond represents two new series from Dot To Dot Productions
Entertainment One’s President & CEO Darren Throop to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – MIPTV has announced that Entertainment One’s (eOne) President & CEO, Darren Throop, will give a keynote address on April 8, as part of MIPTV’s Media Mastermind keynotes series. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPTV will take place in Cannes from April 8-11, 2013. Following eOne’s recent acquisition of Alliance Entertainment, Throop will discuss the future of his group’s expanding multi-territory and multi-platform business, and express his vision of actively … [Read more...] about Entertainment One’s President & CEO Darren Throop to keynote at MIPTV
First International Emmy Kids Awards winners announced
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the winners of the first International Emmy Kids Awards. The winning programmes are from Argentina, Japan, Norway and the United Kingdom. The winners are: Japan’s Junior High School Diaries: Harmony of Two (Kids: Series); Norway’s Energy Survival (Kids: Non-Scripted Entertainment); Argentina’s El Jardín de Clarilú (Kids: Pre-School); and the UK’s Newsround-My Autism … [Read more...] about First International Emmy Kids Awards winners announced
Nielsen: Smartphones keep Indian users connected
Smartphone use in India is quickly becoming the dominant way many of the country’s 900 million mobile phone users stay connected, according to Nielsen’s Indian Smartphone User study. In fact, the country may have as many as 40 million of these devices in use by early this year. The dramatic growth is driven by a desire among users to stay connected and have instant access to social networking sites—a global trend that represents an exponential growth opportunity in developing … [Read more...] about Nielsen: Smartphones keep Indian users connected
