Cannes – Turner International Asia Pacific’s syndication arm, Turner Content Solutions, has secured the rights to distribute two new documentary series from CNN – Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and Morgan Spurlock's Inside Man. Lifestyle series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (16 x 60’ – season 1 and 2) is hosted by the globally-acclaimed chef and TV personality. The series follows the Emmy Award winning world-traveller Bourdain as he takes viewers on a global trip, … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Turner to offer Bourdain and Spurlock docs
Archives for April 2013
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Eye for Talent
Q: Priscilla, tell us about your role as a Casting Director at activeTV. PY: It’s pretty hefty, I must say. We’ve always had a huge advantage when it comes to reality TV. But that’s still “a whole kettle of fish”. There are certain elements of every single reality show that you need to have – those real characters. We still need to scope out how these characters are going to function as the series progresses. For example, what kind of audiences are we going to … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Eye for Talent
AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces promotions, new programme acquisitions and premieres
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, announced that Harold Gronenthal has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Programming and Operations. In addition, Jennie Morris has been promoted to Vice President, Affiliate Marketing, while Mark Fareri has been elevated to Director of Operations, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. These developments follow recent announcements of plans to bolster staff in Asia across numerous areas of the business. … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global announces promotions, new programme acquisitions and premieres
Rovio launches “Angry Birds Toons” channel with Brightcove Video Cloud
Singapore – Brightcove announced that Rovio Entertainment, an entertainment media company headquartered in Finland and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise, has selected the Brightcove Video Cloud online video platform to support the launch of its Angry Birds Toons animated series. Angry Birds game users, which number more than 1.7 billion downloads according to Rovio, can now watch the latest adventure of the birds and pigs across smartphones and tablets with the … [Read more...] about Rovio launches “Angry Birds Toons” channel with Brightcove Video Cloud
Discovery Kids turns one
Original series Adventure 8: Zoo Games, which premiered in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong in March 2013. Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) this week celebrates a milestone with Discovery Kids, marking a successful first year since launching in Asia in April 2012. The channel is now available to over 20 million homes in seven countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong and India – with content offered in seven different … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids turns one
9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment has announced the sale of its children’s animated comedy Camp Lakebottom (26x22’) to Disney XD U.S., as well as, multiple international Disney channels in the UK; Ireland; Benelux; Italy; Spain (through LUK); CEE including Poland; Asia including Japan, Korea and India; Middle East; Turkey; South and Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Camp Lakebottom, produced by 9 Story Entertainment for TELETOON Canada, has also been licensed to ABC … [Read more...] about 9 Story Entertainment’s “Camp Lakebottom” sold to Disney XD U.S.
