ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, reported PHP 9.6 billion consolidated revenue for the first three months of 2017. ABS-CBN’s consumer sales grew by 10% to PhP4.7 billion while its first quarter airtime revenues were 13% lower compared to the same period last year. ABS-CBN Chief Financial Officer Aldrin Cerrado said they did not expect a significant growth in earnings during the first quarter given the strong performance of the first quarter … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN reports PhP9.6B revenues
Great launch of Around the world with 80-year-olds
Around the world with 80-year-olds has secured impressive ratings with its launch in the Netherlands on SBS6. With a fantastic +63.1% increase of the market share in the key demo (20-49) compared to the channel’s slot average, the new Talpa format is off to a great start. In this new feel good show, seniors who have never travelled before get to see the world in this life changing event! Exploring foreign cultures, seeing exotic locations, and making their wildest dreams come true. Tune in to … [Read more...] about Great launch of Around the world with 80-year-olds
Eutelsat Corporate makes agreement with Abertis
Paris - Eutelsat Communications and Abertis Group have reached an agreement on the sale of Eutelsat’s 33.69% stake in Hispasat to Abertis. It follows the initiation of the process in July 2016 when Eutelsat exercised the put option granted in 2008 by Abertis, Hispasat’s majority shareholder. The agreed price for Eutelsat’s stake is €302 million, representing an EBITDA multiple of 7.1x based on Hispasat’s 2016 results. The closing of the transaction is subject to Spanish government approval … [Read more...] about Eutelsat Corporate makes agreement with Abertis
SPI/FILMBOX launched FUNBOX UHD channel in Spain
SPI International has launched FUNBOX UHD on Vodafone TV in Spain. World’s first global TV channel with native Ultra HD content is now available to Vodafone TV viewers. FUNBOX UHD, the global general entertainment channel carries a mix of native Ultra HD documentaries, performing arts programming, extreme adventure / lifestyle content as well as movies and TV series. The channel presents highly acclaimed programs such as cinematic opera La Boheme and The Sea Chef – hosted by two … [Read more...] about SPI/FILMBOX launched FUNBOX UHD channel in Spain
Acamar Films teams up with ELC Europe and Mediogen
London - Acamar Films has appointed two new licensing agents to represent its global hit children’s series Bing across multiple key territories. ELC Europe will lead the licensing programme in Poland, while Mediogen will manage all licensing in Israel. ELC Europe and Mediogen join Acamar Films’ global roster of licensing agents including: Merchantwise (Australia); TLC (UK, Germany, France and the US); El Ocho (Spain and Portugal) and CLM (South Africa). Laura Clarke, Senior … [Read more...] about Acamar Films teams up with ELC Europe and Mediogen
Essel Group completes 90 glorious years
New Delhi - India’s leading multi-billion dollar business conglomerate, the Essel Group is celebrating 90 years of innovation, leadership, growth and transforming the world. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the Essel Group, led by its Chairman, Dr. Subhash Chandra announced the launch of the DSC Foundation by contributing INR 5000 Cr. from his family wealth, the Sarthi initiative and its English global news network, WION – World Is One News, in presence of Hon’ble President of India, Shri … [Read more...] about Essel Group completes 90 glorious years