2waytraffic International and Endemol International have signed a multiple territory deal for Ba Ba Boom, the former’s new game show format. Following Ba Ba Boom’s launch at MIPTV in April 2008, the deal provides Endemol the right to produce the format in more than 20 territories including Australia, India, the Middle East, Russia, US, UK, France and Italy. Developed in-house by 2waytraffic, Ba Ba Boom is a game show featuring the Ba Ba Boom panel of 10 models with coins under three … [Read more...] about 2waytraffic and Endemol in multi-territory deal for Ba Ba Boom
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GlobeCast provides production and transmission services at Cannes Film Festival
Paris – Content management and delivery company GlobeCast, subsidiary of France Telecom, is providing production and transmission services via satellite and fibre at the Cannes Film Festival from May 14-25, 2008. Throughout the festival, GlobeCast will offer stand up and live positions, playout and satellite as well as fibre contribution internationally. It is also offering an SNG vehicle near the artistes’ entrance at the Palais des Festivals for delivery of live or taped footage. … [Read more...] about GlobeCast provides production and transmission services at Cannes Film Festival
KidsCo debuts on PCCW’s now TV in Hong Kong
London – KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal (NBCU), DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment, has launched in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV IPTV service. The Hong Kong launch adds to carriage deals with regional operators including Singapore’s SingTel mio TV, the Philippines’ SkyCable and Korea’s HanaTV. KidsCo also signed on Philippines-based Cable Boss as distributor in that market. Outside of Asia, KidsCo currently airs in Spain, Romania, Poland, … [Read more...] about KidsCo debuts on PCCW’s now TV in Hong Kong
Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
London – Martin Irusta has been appointed to the newly created role of senior vice president, programming & acquisitions, global networks, NBC Universal (NBCU). Reporting to Roma Khanna, president, global networks & digital initiatives, NBCU, Irusta is based in London to support NBCU global networks’ strategy of launching and managing local pay-TV channels worldwide. As part of the senior management team, Irusta will work directly with channel managing directors and local programming … [Read more...] about Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
Al Jazeera English available to 500,000 in the Philippines
Doha – Al Jazeera Network sealed five distribution deals in the Philippines to extend 24-hour English-language global news channel Al Jazeera English’s availability to 500,000 households in the country. The new carriage deals cover the licensing of Al Jazeera English to Global Destiny Cable, the second largest cable TV company in the Philippines, Royal Cablevision Corporation, Eaglevision, and Ultravision Cable TV, as well as the simulcast of Al Jazeera English on ABS-CBN News … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English available to 500,000 in the Philippines
MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
Singapore – MediaCorp is partnering with Japanese animation house Madhouse Inc with its investment into Yona Yona Penguin, a 3D CGI Japanese animation film created and produced by Madhouse Inc and France’s Denis Friedman Productions. Produced at a budget of US$13million, Yona Yona Penguin is slated for worldwide theatrical release in mid-2009 in Japanese and French versions with English subtitles. Directed by Japanese animator Rintaro, creator of Astro Boy, Yona Yona Penguin follows … [Read more...] about MediaCorp partners Madhouse Inc for Yona Yona Penguin
