Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) has announced that the remake of its hit drama I'm Mita, Your Housekeeper will air on South Korea's Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) beginning on September 23, 2013. This SBS remake follows two years after the record-breaking success of the Japanese original. The drama's last episode broke records with a 40% viewer rating and 52.6% market share in Japan, the highest for dramas broadcast in Japan from 2000 onwards. The Korean series … [Read more...] about Japanese drama gets Korean remake
MIPCOM: Technicolor to debut preschool series “Chamelia”
Chamelia Paris, France – Technicolor, along with co-development partner Mercury Filmworks, will unveil its latest 2D animated preschool series Chamelia at the upcoming Cartoon Forum and at MIP Jr./ MIPCOM. In announcing the unveiling of the new series, Technicolor’s Vice President of Animation Steven Wendland said, “Our collaboration with Mercury Filmworks on the development and production of Atomic Puppet was such … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Technicolor to debut preschool series “Chamelia”
Zodiak Rights in volume deal with Foxtel
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that it has secured a three-year volume deal with leading Australian subscription television broadcaster, Foxtel. Foxtel has already selected over 400 hours of programming from Zodiak’s catalogue including series of Embarrassing Bodies, Hardcore Pawn, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding Specials, Lizard Lick Towing, Rehab with Dr Drew, Wife Swap USA, 999 What’s Your … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights in volume deal with Foxtel
Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s phone business for EUR 5.44 billion
Redmond, Washington and Espoo, Finland – Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Corporation have announced that their Boards of Directors entered a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents, and license and use Nokia’s mapping services. Microsoft will pay EUR 3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and EUR 1.65 billion to license … [Read more...] about Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s phone business for EUR 5.44 billion
MIPCOM: “The Tunnel” to receive world premiere TV screening
The Tunnel Paris - MIPCOM has announced that new crime-drama The Tunnel will receive MIPCOM 2013's World Premiere TV Screening on October 7, 2013. The 10 x 60' series is a Sky Atlantic HD and CANAL+ commission. The series is bilingual – a first in broadcasting for both the UK and France. S1 is directed by Cesar-winning writer/director Dominik Moll (With a Friend Like Harry), Bafta-winning director Hettie Macdonald (White Girl), Thomas … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: “The Tunnel” to receive world premiere TV screening
Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Toronto - Kidscreen has announced that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit (AAS) for the first time, presenting three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase. The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process … [Read more...] about Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support