New Delhi - Airtel, Asia's leading integrated telecom services provider, signed up as the title sponsor of Champions League Twenty20 for a period of five years starting with the inaugural season in 2009. Airtel signed the deal with ESPN STAR Sports, the commercial partners of Champions League T20. The first edition of the Champions League will be played in India starting 8 October 2009. A total of 12 teams from 7 test playing nations will participate in the inaugural edition. The 16 day league … [Read more...] about Airtel signs as the title sponsor of Champions League Twenty20 for five years
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Cartoon Network secures rights to Korea’s animation sensation, MixMaster2
Seoul - Cartoon Network has secured the cable and satellite rights to broadcast MixMaster2, the popular action adventure series, to over 91 million viewers across 25 Asia Pacific countries. Cartoon Network's agreement with Sunwoo Entertainment, the producer and distributor of MixMaster2, marks the first time a local animation company has teamed up with an international broadcast network. Slated for launch in 2010, MixMaster2 will premiere first on Cartoon Network in both Korea and across the … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network secures rights to Korea’s animation sensation, MixMaster2
Centraline and ToonZip confirm cross-border collaboration
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian animation production company, Centraline Animation Sdn Bhd (Centraline) and Korean media content producer, ToonZip have announced the joint-production of a 3D adventure comedy animation series at the Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival Promotion Plan (SPP). Entitled Robot ARPO, the 52-episode animation series depicts the story of a fearsome combat robot that has been turned into domestic helper by a wacky earthling family. Based in Korea, ToonZip is … [Read more...] about Centraline and ToonZip confirm cross-border collaboration
eventIS announces deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia
Sydney - eventIS, a market leader in metadata solutions for linear broadcasting and video on demand, announced two deals that highlight its commitment to the Australian digital television industry. Under the deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia, eventIS will supply both companies with advanced electronic program guide (EPG) systems based on its easy-to-operate, open-interface CASIS scheduling system and STAGIS schedule aggregator. In the first deal, eventIS is supporting Broadcast … [Read more...] about eventIS announces deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia
Launch of Flippish.com
Philippines - Online Pinoy video channel, Flippish.com celebrated its official launch, with a party held at Fiama in Makati. The event marked a milestone in the entertainment industry, as it introduced Philippine society to a new form of media. Roxanne Barcelo, also known for her role as Xandy on Flippish, was the host for the evening. The program began with a performance by the band Indios; the first band featured on Flippish.com's hit show, LSS. The highlight of the evening was the … [Read more...] about Launch of Flippish.com
SPENA announces Q2 rating results for AXN & Animax
Hong Kong - SPENA continued its run in Q2 with glowing viewership results for its two landmark channels across Asia. Q2 saw AXN experience strong viewership growth of 19%, with a 25% growth for the 6pm-1am primetime slots. Specifically, PMEB viewership jumped 13% for the full day and 19% for primetime, evidencing success in the channel's strategy of appealing to its target audience of the upscale and affluent. Animax also had great viewership results in Q2. Amongst its target audience of youth … [Read more...] about SPENA announces Q2 rating results for AXN & Animax