Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) announced that Parasyte – the maxim –, its latest animation that has been airing since only last October, has won the top award at the Young Choice Carnival 2014 in Beijing. Youku Tudou, the Chinese online entertainment platform that has been sponsoring the event since 2013, singled out the hit animation series as the “most popular animation among young people”. Youku Tudou, which operates an online video streaming … [Read more...] about “Parasyte – the maxim –” wins top award from Youku Tudou
Archives for December 2014
Yummi seals deal with Wanda
Singapore – Singapore-based Yummi Media Group (Yummi), a digital media company specialising in the creation of premium interactive content for second screen engagement, has announced an exclusive licensing and partnership agreement with Wanda cinema chain in China, to enable the country’s growing number of cinema-goers to access movies and interactive content from its new mobile app, WeDong. Known as ‘cinime’ outside of China, the app uses Yummi’s proprietary … [Read more...] about Yummi seals deal with Wanda
“Invizimals™” premieres on iTunes and PlayStation®Network
Invizimals ™: a Tale of Two Dimensions Madrid – Invizimals ™: the Alliance and Invizimals ™: a Tale of Two Dimensions have just premiered on the digital platforms iTunes and PlayStation®Network (PSNsm). Both movies are offshoots from the Invizimals™ cartoon series that has just been released worldwide and, like the series, are based on the successful like-named videogame saga from PlayStation® – being pioneers in the incorporation of Augmented Reality … [Read more...] about “Invizimals™” premieres on iTunes and PlayStation®Network
“Upgrade” expands reach in Asia
Upgrade Armoza Formats announced 3 new territories in Asia for global hit format Upgrade. Creative content production company and part of JSL Global Media Group, Content LAB, have acquired the rights for Thailand, while Lagardere Entertainment Asia (LEA) has picked it up for Vietnam and Myanmar. Upgrade has also recently finished airing its 3rd season on China’s CCTV2 to strong ratings, and has now aired successfully in 18 territories. Created by Saar Brodsky, Rodrigo Gonzales and Gilli … [Read more...] about “Upgrade” expands reach in Asia
Da Vinci Learning launches in Indonesia
Berlin – Da Vinci Learning, the family channel, launches with First Media on LinkNet, BigTV and VoD. Da Vinci Learning is adding a key player to its list of operators within the Indonesian market. Da Vinci Learning’s high-quality knowledge programming, with award-winning educational series and documentaries, allows kids in particular to learn a variety of interesting things about animals, art, the human body, civilisations, tricks and other topics that intrigue young minds. With its … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning launches in Indonesia
Rodeo FX opens office in Los Angeles
Montreal – Rodeo FX, which has contributed visual effects to over 70 films and recently won an Emmy Award for its work on Game of Thrones, has opened an office in Venice, California. The Montreal facility has signed on the Hatch FX team, renowned matte painter, Deak Ferrand, and long-time executive producer, Cheryl Bainum, to lead the Rodeo FX Los Angeles team. The new office offers Hollywood studios and creative direct access to all Rodeo FX services. “As Rodeo FX grows, it is … [Read more...] about Rodeo FX opens office in Los Angeles
