SINGAPORE – A+E Networks Asia has announced the launch of the brand-new season of History Asia’s original production and award-winning automotive reality series Celebrity Car Wars for its third season. A new line-up of six celebrities across Southeast Asia will compete in a variety of super-charged automotive challenges. Viewers can expect a turbocharged season that will be faster and fiercer. Helmed by Emmy-winning activeTV and sponsored by Caltex, the production of the show has … [Read more...] about History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex
Endemol Shine announces first Asian creation of global hit drama “Humans” in China
LONDON – Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has announced that Endemol Shine China will partner with local production house Croton Media, Kudos and Matador to create a local Mandarin language adaptation of critically acclaimed drama Humans. Humans is set in a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a ‘Synth’ – a highly-developed robotic servant eerily similar in appearance to human beings. These incredible machines … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine announces first Asian creation of global hit drama “Humans” in China
Dielectric delivers antennas to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rican TV stations
RAYMOND, MAINE – Nearly one year since Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, most TV stations remain dark due to widespread destruction of the country’s infrastructure and power grid. To help broadcasters resume broadcast services to local communities and meet accelerated repack deadlines, Dielectric has expedited antenna orders to Puerto Rican TV stations impacted by the storms. To date, Dielectric has received 11 orders from Puerto Rican broadcasters, 10 of which … [Read more...] about Dielectric delivers antennas to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rican TV stations
Turkish Airlines signs sponsorship with CNN in global campaign
HONG KONG – Turkish Airlines is the exclusive sponsor of CNN International’s newest show Quest’s World of Wonder, in a TV and digital campaign to further raise awareness amongst business and leisure travellers of the airline as a leading global player with its variety of flights to numerous countries and international destinations. Through a partnership with CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), the sponsorship of Quest’s World of Wonder sees Turkish Airlines billboards around every … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines signs sponsorship with CNN in global campaign
QYOU India appoints Andy Kaplan as Board Chairman
DUBLIN/LOS ANGELES/TORONTO – QYOU Media has named Andy Kaplan as Chairman of Board of Directors for QYOU India, a newly formed subsidiary of QYOU Media which delivers localised and curated digital-first video content to an Indian audience of over 185 million mobile and TV subscribers. Kaplan was formerly the President of Sony Pictures Worldwide Networks. As Chairman of the Board of QYOU India, Kaplan will leverage his extensive experience in leading television networks to success in … [Read more...] about QYOU India appoints Andy Kaplan as Board Chairman
DHX Media closes sale of minority stake in “Peanuts” to Sony
HALIFAX – Global children’s content and brands company DHX Media has closed its previously announced sale of a minority stake in Peanuts to Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ). DHX Media now owns 41% of Peanuts, SMEJ owns 39%, and the members of the family of cartoon creator Charles M. Schulz retain their 20% interest. SMEJ has indirectly purchased 49% of DHX Media’s 80% interest in Peanuts for C$235.6 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments contemplated in the original … [Read more...] about DHX Media closes sale of minority stake in “Peanuts” to Sony